Patents by Inventor Leland W. Sprinkle

Leland W. Sprinkle 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).

  • Rate independent pulse generator
    Patent number: 4027182
    Abstract: A pulse generator having a magnet or magnetizable mass mounted within a rotating disc to move radially as a function of angular velocity and gravity. A magnetic pick-up includes a magnet to attract the movable mass when it is aligned. Another magnet may be adjustably mounted on the disc to apply an adjustable radial magnetic force on a movable magnet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Interior
    Inventor: Leland W. Sprinkle