Patents by Inventor Timothy C. Thomas

Timothy C. Thomas 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).

  • Direct reading tank gauge
    Patent number: 4467647
    Abstract: A direct reading tank gauge is made of plastic tape or thin metal in an endless loop. Measuring indicia are applied to one surface of the tape in a display tape assembly. An armature is fixedly mounted to the tape. A tank float is magnetically coupled to the armature, which follows the float and fluid level. A hinged window enables visual observation of tape indicia representing the position of the float, armature and liquid level and removal of the entire display tape assembly for service or repair.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1982
    Date of Patent: August 28, 1984
    Assignee: Kaiser Aerospace & Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Kiyoshi E. Yamane, Timothy C. Thomas, Jose J. Tostado