Patents by Inventor Daniel J. Fullum

Daniel J. Fullum 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).

  • Axle vertical load measurement device and method
    Patent number: 7129425
    Abstract: A vertical load measurement device and a method for measuring a load at least partially supported by an axle of a railcar are disclosed. The measurement device includes a bearing adapter sized to be mounted between a load bearing member of the railcar and an axle bearing housing of the railcar. The beam member has a first end and a second end, at least one end being secured to the bearing adapter, and a midsection extending between the ends which supports the load applied by the load bearing member of the railcar. The midsection of the beam member is vertically spaced from the bearing adapter to allow deflection of the beam member in response to the load applied by the load bearing member. The vertical load measurement device also includes a sensor secured to the beam member which measures the deflection of the beam member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Assignee: ENSCO, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Carr, Daniel J. Fullum, William L. Jordan
  • Axle vertical load measurement device and method
    Publication number: 20040251058
    Abstract: A vertical load measurement device and a method for measuring a load at least partially supported by an axle of a railcar are disclosed. The measurement device includes a bearing adapter sized to be mounted between a load bearing member of the railcar and an axle bearing housing of the railcar. The beam member has a first end and a second end, at least one end being secured to the bearing adapter, and a midsection extending between the ends which supports the load applied by the load bearing member of the railcar. The midsection of the beam member is vertically spaced from the bearing adapter to allow deflection of the beam member in response to the load applied by the load bearing member. The vertical load measurement device also includes a sensor secured to the beam member which measures the deflection of the beam member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2004
    Publication date: December 16, 2004
    Applicant: ENSCO, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary A. Carr, Daniel J. Fullum, William L. Jordan