Patents by Inventor James V. Johnston

James V. Johnston 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: 4222271
    Abstract: A digital fluidic output accelerometer which has a proportional fluid ampier for balancing forces acting on a mass which is rotatably mounted on air bearing means and has a digital fluidic output which produces digital signals that are proportional to acceleration of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1979
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1980
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: James V. Johnston
  • Patent number: 3930317
    Abstract: A system including a highly accurate electronic navigator mounted on a vele and the method of using same. Azimuth or position data from the navigator is repeated by a gyro in a remote head on the vehicle slaved by torque and signal cables to the navigator. If the gyro torque cables are opened, the remote head may be removed from the vehicle and mounted on some other body. The azimuth or position data of the body can then easily be determined from the position of the remote head relative to the navigator references. In particular, the invention is envisioned as usable in laying missiles or guns with the navigator and remote head being carried by a jeep or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1974
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1976
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventor: James V. Johnston