Patents by Inventor George F. Mechlin

George F. Mechlin 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: 5227769
    Abstract: A projection apparatus is provided which produces a heads-up display in a helmet of the type commonly worn by a pilot. The projection apparatus includes a thin-film electroluminescent source having an edge emitter device provided therein. The edge emitter produces a linear signal which is transversely deflected by a scanner to produce an image on a display area. Preferably, the display area is provided on the face plate of a helmet worn by the pilot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1991
    Date of Patent: July 13, 1993
    Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp.
    Inventors: David Leksell, George F. Mechlin, Zoltan K. Kun