Patents by Inventor Gary M. Rittenberry

Gary M. Rittenberry 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: 4704609
    Abstract: A scanning device is capable of monitoring a plurality of sensors each of which generate a voltage representative of the parameter being monitored. Multiplexers are provided for continually scanning the sensor channels and displaying the appropriate measurement on a display monitor. Circuitry is provided for converting the displayed measurement from a pure voltage to a temperature. Additionally, switches are provided for causing the scanner to scan only a desired number of channels. Stop channel select switches are provided to cause the scanner to stop on a desired channel, and a light emitting diode display indicates exactly what channel is being monitored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 3, 1987
    Inventors: Gary M. Rittenberry, Dennis J. Bakken