Patents by Inventor Herbert G. Chaffin

Herbert G. Chaffin 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).

  • Static electricity resistant accelerometer proof mass
    Patent number: 5265474
    Abstract: Static electric charges are removed from the proof mass 10 and support 12 of an accelerometer by covering the proof mass 10 and support 12 with a thin metallic film 36, such as chromium oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Rockwell International Corporation
    Inventors: Herbert G. Chaffin, Gordon S. Norvell