Patents by Inventor Rick Moeller

Rick Moeller 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).

  • Alignment spacer for magnetic encoder apparatus with at least one tab
    Patent number: 7592800
    Abstract: An alignment spacer having a diameter for use in a magnetic encoder apparatus for controlling the alignment of a magnet to a sensor ship having a major surface defining a reference plane includes a surface having at least one tab extending outwardly from the periphery of the surface. A raised portion extends from the surface defining an opening for receiving the sensor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Inventors: Rick Carlson, Rick Moeller
  • Magnetic encoder apparatus
    Publication number: 20080020851
    Abstract: A magnetic encoder apparatus comprising a housing is disclosed in the present invention. The housing includes a base portion and a cover plate portion. The housing also comprises a magnet that is contained in the base portion of the housing, a sensor chip having a major surface located adjacent to the magnet, and an alignment spacer comprising a first side and a second side. The first side of the alignment spacer having an opening through to the second side of the alignment spacer, and the second side fitting into the base portion of the housing. The opening of the alignment spacer encloses the sensor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Inventors: Rick Carlson, Rick Moeller
  • Magnetic encoder apparatus
    Patent number: 7317313
    Abstract: A magnetic encoder apparatus has a housing that includes a base portion and a cover plate portion. The housing also has a magnet that is contained in the base portion of the housing, a sensor chip having a major surface located adjacent to the magnet, and an alignment spacer having a first side and a second side. The first side of the alignment spacer has an opening through to the second side of the alignment spacer, and the second side fits into the base portion of the housing. The opening of the alignment spacer encloses the sensor chip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2008
    Assignee: Measurement Specialties, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Carlson, Rick Moeller
  • Magnetic encoder apparatus
    Publication number: 20040095132
    Abstract: A magnetic encoder apparatus comprising a housing is disclosed in the present invention. The housing includes a base portion and a cover plate portion. The housing also comprises a magnet that is contained in the base portion of the housing, a sensor chip having a major surface located adjacent to the magnet, and an alignment spacer comprising a first side and a second side. The first side of the alignment spacer having an opening through to the second side of the alignment spacer, and the second side fitting into the base portion of the housing. The opening of the alignment spacer encloses the sensor chip.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Applicant: Encoder Devices, LLC
    Inventors: Rick Carlson, Rick Moeller