Patents by Inventor Darrell W. Landau

Darrell W. Landau 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).

  • Digital position transducer including variable tuning element oscillator
    Patent number: 4284961
    Abstract: A digital position transducer apparatus utilizing a moveable slug-tuned inductor to measure the displacement or movement of a mechanical component. The value of the inductor controls an oscillator's output frequency which is converted to a digital word proportional to the displacement of a mechanical component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1979
    Date of Patent: August 18, 1981
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: Darrell W. Landau