Patents by Inventor Lucian J. Spalla

Lucian J. Spalla 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).

  • Method and calculator for determining offset and angularity of coupled shafts
    Patent number: 4623979
    Abstract: The specification discloses a calculator and method for calculating degree of offset and angularity of two shafts coupled together. At least one illustration of two machines having coupled shafts with gauges mounted on them appears on the face of the calculator. A series of indicator lights are placed near the illustration which light in sequence to indicate to the user what measurements to take and the sequence in which to enter this data. The calculator contains the appropriate equations in its memory for calculating offset and angularity from the data entered by the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 1984
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: Industrial Maintenance Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Zatezalo, Lucian J. Spalla
  • Shaft alignment calculator
    Patent number: 4463438
    Abstract: The specification discloses a calculator for determining the distance that a machine coupled to a second machine must be moved so that the coupled shafts between the machines will be properly aligned. The calculator employs a series of lights and associated identification which indicate to the user what data to enter and the sequence in which to enter data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1981
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1984
    Assignee: Industrial Maintenance Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Zatezalo, Lucian J. Spalla