Patents by Inventor John David Lytle

John David Lytle 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: 4110912
    Abstract: Apparatus for conducting measurements of displacement, deflection, tilting, nd/or rotation of structures such as floodwalls, retaining walls, dam piers, buildings, embankments and the like is disclosed. The apparatus of this invention has the capability of simultaneously making measurements in two planes, parallel and perpendicular, with respect to an axis or other predetermined reference. Further, the apparatus of this invention includes means for determining the azimuthal bearing of the apparatus relative to the axis or other predetermined reference when the aforementioned measurements are conducted. The apparatus of this invention includes a measuring unit having a housing that houses first and second servo-accelerometers; first, second and third amplifiers; and a rotational variable differential transformer. The amplifiers are electrically coupled to a meter by means of a cable having electrical conductors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1977
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1978
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Army
    Inventors: John David Lytle, James M. Combs