Patents by Inventor Reginald P. Warkentin

Reginald P. Warkentin 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).

  • Automatic meter reader
    Patent number: 6721666
    Abstract: This invention operates is an adaptation to chart recorders and indicating instruments as a means to detect and store the pen or indicator positions. The method used to capture the information utilizes a sensing element mounted in, on or under the surface on which the pens record or indicators indicate. The pens are equipped to act as pointing devices detectable by the position sensing element. The pen positions are sensed and converted to a format which can be processed and interfaced to other devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Inventor: Reginald P. Warkentin
  • Automatic meter reader
    Publication number: 20020062196
    Abstract: This invention operates is an adaptation to chart recorders and indicating instruments as a means to detect and store the pen or indicator positions. The method used to capture the information utilizes a sensing element mounted in, on or under the surface on which the pens record or indicators indicate. The pens are equipped to act as pointing devices detectable by the position sensing element. The pen positions are sensed and converted to a format which can be processed and interfaced to other devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventor: Reginald P. Warkentin