Patents by Inventor John W Stacks, III

John W Stacks, III 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).

  • Fan brake control system
    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