Patents by Inventor Wesley C. Kuehl

Wesley C. Kuehl 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).

  • Sheet length counter for plotter
    Patent number: 6006436
    Abstract: An engineering drawing plotter includes a feed roller for moving paper lengthwise bidirectionally with respect to one or more plotting pens. A counter installed on the plotter includes a pulse switch for measuring absolute lengthwise paper displacement, a direction transducer for determining paper movement direction, and a counter responsive to the measuring device and direction indicating device, for determining and displaying cumulative net paper displacement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: Owen Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: Wesley C. Kuehl
  • Lineal count recorder
    Patent number: 5784796
    Abstract: An engineering drawing copier includes a device for measuring and recording cumulative movement of the copier's paper feed belt only when paper is present at the exposing lamp. A correct cumulative paper length is generated, notwithstanding variations in the size and shape of the sheets which have been copied.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 28, 1998
    Assignee: Owen Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventor: Wesley C. Kuehl