Patents by Inventor Charles J. Stauss

Charles J. Stauss has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Modular laser layout system
    Patent number: 7181853
    Abstract: A light emitting module and a modular light emitting system with leveling capability. The system relates to light-based (e.g. lower-based) layout tools of the type used in the construction industry. More specifically, the system relates to a modular light emitting system for projection visible patterns, such as dots, lines, cross-lines and other patterns, on one or more distant surfaces for purposes of alignment, construction, verification and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2007
    Assignee: Zircon Corporation
    Inventors: Charles E. Heger, Norman L. Krantz, Lawrence F. Miller, Charles J. Stauss
  • Electronic level
    Patent number: 4827624
    Abstract: An electronic level for determining the angular orientation of a structure, where the error angle between actual and desired angular orientation of the structure is indicated by a variable signal perceptible to the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1989
    Assignee: Zircon International, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Franklin, Charles J. Stauss