Patents by Inventor George W. Ingels

George W. Ingels 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).

  • Apparatus for vehicle position indication
    Patent number: 4139889
    Abstract: Apparatus for tracking vehicle position relative to a starting point and for providing continual display of vehicle position. The apparatus includes a gyroscope and odometer for generating respective direction and distance electrical signals which are then converted to digital signals for control of a video monitor. An area map overlay may be included on the face of the monitor; and, the position indication signals may be continually transmitted to a selected central location in order to provide reference indication as to a particular vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 13, 1979
    Inventor: George W. Ingels
  • Apparatus for motor vehicle position indication
    Patent number: 4024493
    Abstract: Apparatus for tracking motor vehicle position relative to a starting point and for providing continual display of vehicle position. The apparatus includes a gyroscope and odometer for generating respective direction and distance electrical signals which are then converted to x and y deflection voltages for control of a cathode ray oscilloscope. An area map overlay may be included on the face of the oscilloscope; and, the position indication signals may be continually transmitted to a central location to provide reference indication as to a particular motor vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1977
    Inventor: George W. Ingels