Patents by Inventor Glenn J. Ahern

Glenn J. Ahern 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).

  • Servo loop processor in association with a central processing unit for closed loop control of a servo system
    Patent number: 4879642
    Abstract: A servo loop processor (2) is a dedicated controller for use with a main central processing unit (4) (CPU), through an appropriate interface (8,10) whereby closed loop control of a servo system (22) is achieved. Servo loop parameters as well as servo motor speed and/or position are downloaded from the main CPU (4) to the servo loop processor (2) through a configuration including a microcomputer (12) so that the main CPU (4) is free to perform other tasks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 7, 1989
    Assignee: Allied-Signal Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob H. Malka, Glenn J. Ahern