Patents by Inventor Frederick M. Bankes

Frederick M. Bankes 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: 3978447
    Abstract: A safety transmitting device for warning a motor vehicle at a railroad crossing of the approach of a train includes a tuning fork mechanically communicating with the tracks, wherein the vibrations of the tracks causes the fork to transmit sound waves. The sound waves are converted to the electro-magnetic waves by a transmitter unit. The fork and transmitter unit are positioned at a predetermined distance from the crossing. The electromagnetic waves are picked up by a receiver unit in the motor vehicle and converted to the electrical energy which causes activation of a sound device and flashing light unit in the interior of the motor vehicle as well as activation of an electrical pump in the brake line assembly of the vehicle which causes automatic slow application of the brakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 1975
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1976
    Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Frederick M. Bankes