Patents by Inventor Felix G. Steele

Felix G. 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).

  • Solar compass
    Patent number: 5425178
    Abstract: An accurate, easy to use solar compass which permits a user to locate true north or to locate azimuth lines. The user calculates the solar time and determines the declination of the sun from the emphrimis. The user adjusts the compass to compensate for the declination of the sun and the physical location of the user. The user thus determines true north accurately using a shadow cast by a stylet. An important aspect of this invention is that it is an accurate solar compass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1994
    Date of Patent: June 20, 1995
    Inventor: Felix G. Steele