Patents by Inventor William J. Stebbins

William J. Stebbins 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).

  • Radial optical encoder apparatus for shaft angle measurement
    Patent number: 4064435
    Abstract: A radial optical encoder apparatus utilizing a pair of diametrically-opposite optical encoders in conjunction with a rotating faceted mirror for precision measurement of rotary shaft angles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 20, 1977
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force
    Inventor: William J. Stebbins