Patents by Inventor Steven C. Linton

Steven C. Linton 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).

  • Theft deterrent tag
    Patent number: 4649397
    Abstract: There is disclosed a tag adapted to be attached to merchandise and the like to deter theft of the merchandise. The tag includes an electronically-detectable device and a frangible container to provide a telltale stain on the merchandise to show attempted unauthorized removal of the tag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: March 10, 1987
    Assignee: Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Heaton, Steven C. Linton
  • Rotary member control
    Patent number: 4570113
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the position of a rotary member, particularly a rotary knife, utilizes a motor that is continuously coupled to the rotary member. A shaft position sensor and velocity sensor cooperate with motor control and drive circuitry to energize and brake the motor in accordance with the position and velocity of the motor drive shaft to provide a single cutting cycle each time a cut is required.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1984
    Date of Patent: February 11, 1986
    Assignee: Monarch Marking Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven C. Linton, Edgar E. Moellering