Patents by Inventor Richard David James GEARING

Richard David James GEARING 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).

  • Encoder
    Patent number: 11549828
    Abstract: A sealed encoder module for mounting onto a machine so as to measure relative displacement of first and second parts of the machine. The sealed encoder module can comprise, a scale, a readhead comprising a scale signal receiver, and an integral protective housing which encapsulates at least the scale and said scale signal receiver. The sealed encoder module can be configured to determine and output diagnostic information regarding a scale signal detected by the readhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Finlay Jonathan Evans, James Reynolds Henshaw, Stephen Lindsey Tocknell, Richard David James Gearing
  • ENCODER
    Publication number: 20210207981
    Abstract: A sealed encoder module for mounting onto a machine so as to measure relative displacement of first and second parts of the machine. The sealed encoder module can comprise, a scale, a readhead comprising a scale signal receiver, and an integral protective housing which encapsulates at least the scale and said scale signal receiver. The sealed encoder module can be configured to determine and output diagnostic information regarding a scale signal detected by the readhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Finlay Jonathan EVANS, James Reynolds HENSHAW, Stephen Lindsey TOCKNELL, Richard David James GEARING
  • Encoder
    Patent number: 11009374
    Abstract: A sealed encoder module for mounting onto a machine so as to measure relative displacement of first and second parts of the machine. The sealed encoder module can comprise, a scale, a readhead comprising a scale signal receiver, and an integral protective housing which encapsulates at least the scale and said scale signal receiver. The sealed encoder module can be configured to determine and output diagnostic information regarding a scale signal detected by the readhead.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Finlay Jonathan Evans, James Reynolds Henshaw, Stephen Lindsey Tocknell, Richard David James Gearing
  • ENCODER
    Publication number: 20180321062
    Abstract: A sealed encoder module for mounting onto a machine so as to measure relative displacement of first and second parts of the machine. The sealed encoder module can comprise, a scale, a readhead comprising a scale signal receiver, and an integral protective housing which encapsulates at least the scale and said scale signal receiver. The sealed encoder module can be configured to determine and output diagnostic information regarding a scale signal detected by the readhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: RENISHAW PLC
    Inventors: Finlay Jonathan EVANS, James Reynolds HENSHAW, Stephen Lindsey TOCKNELL, Richard David James GEARING