Patents by Inventor Derek E. Steele

Derek E. Steele 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).

  • Patent number: 4392127
    Abstract: A grain moisture testing apparatus which can be used for testing of moisture content of other organic materials includes means to hold and crush the material against conductance measuring electrodes. These electrodes form one element of a voltage divider, the other element of which is formed by a resistor which is selectively adjustable among several distinct values. The resistance between the two electrodes, and thus the moisture content of the material proportional thereto, is determined by applying a constant voltage across the divider and sensing the voltage occuring across the electrodes. The voltage sensor is designed as a threshold switch which gives a simple Pass/Fail indication of acceptable moisture level. The apparatus also includes voltage supply testing means and circuit temperature testing and compensation means to assure the validity of the test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1983
    Inventor: Derek E. Steele