Patents by Inventor Paul W. Schlie

Paul W. Schlie 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).

  • Rotating probe indicating the angle of intersection with a surface
    Patent number: 4604574
    Abstract: The relative orientation of a probe and a surface is maintained by positioning a proximity sensor off-axis on the probe, rotating the probe, and using the signal from the probe to adjust the relative orientation in a feedback loop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 1984
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1986
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas Posluszny, Kevin D. Smith, Paul W. Schlie