Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Lenox

Thomas G. Lenox 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).

  • Cylindrical encoder for use with fiber optics
    Patent number: 4240066
    Abstract: A fiber optic encoding device capable of long term reliable operation in hostile environments is disclosed. Various construction details which contribute to a compact device with high mechanical reliability are discussed. An encoder formed to a cylindrical geometry including a correspondingly shaped code plate is shown in detail. The code plate has a multiplicity of apertures arranged in rows to produce an encoded position signal of the type suitable for use in digital intelligence processing equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1979
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1980
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventor: Thomas G. Lenox