Patents by Inventor Brian A. Lesniak

Brian A. Lesniak 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).

  • Patent number: 11303232
    Abstract: A control system for mechanical braking devices is provided. The control system is designed to selectively slow, stop, and lock in place rotating machinery that is turning at an RPM that may be much greater than zero while helping minimize shock load on the rotating machinery. A fan brake control system is provided which can include: a fan brake; a position sensor; a microcontroller; an actuator; an operator interface; and a fan motor interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Babcock & Wilcox SPIG, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian A Lesniak, Michael M Mahler, Thomas R Hendrix, John W Stacks, III, David F Johnston
  • Publication number: 20200076334
    Abstract: A control system for mechanical braking devices is provided. The control system is designed to selectively slow, stop, and lock in place rotating machinery that is turning at an RPM that may be much greater than zero while helping minimize shock load on the rotating machinery. A fan brake control system is provided which can include: a fan brake; a position sensor; a microcontroller; an actuator; an operator interface; and a fan motor interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2019
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Brian A. Lesniak, Michael M. Mahler, Thomas R. Hendrix, John W. Stacks, David F. Johnston
  • Patent number: D531847
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Brian Lesniak
  • Patent number: D533005
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Brian Lesniak
  • Patent number: D533386
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Inventor: Robert Brian Lesniak