Patents by Inventor Burke D. Banks

Burke D. Banks 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).

  • Apparatus for continuously monitoring the shaft alignment between two rotating machines
    Patent number: 4428126
    Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed which monitors in a continuous manner the parallel alignment between the shafts of two coupled rotating machines while the machinery is in service. The apparatus consists of a pair of anchors for securing the elements to the machines, a bar slidably mated with the anchors spanning the distance between the machines, gauge holders slidably located on the bar and gauges secured to the holders so that the measuring means is in contact with the hub of each machine. The apparatus allows both horizontal and vertical alignment measurements to be made while the machines are operating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 31, 1984
    Assignee: The Dow Chemical Company
    Inventor: Burke D. Banks