Patents by Inventor Michael M. Stankovich

Michael M. Stankovich 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).

  • Mounting bracket for valve actuator
    Patent number: 6848672
    Abstract: A valve and actuator assembly includes a valve body, an actuator and a bracket that snap fits onto the valve body. The bracket includes a plate on which an actuator can be installed. In one form, the bracket is saddle shaped with depending legs that snap over a part of the valve body. Means such as bolts are provided to apply a gripping force to the legs so that the bracket is clamped onto the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2005
    Assignee: Swagelok Company
    Inventors: Charles W. Cross, Robert W. Jacobs, Gary W. Scheffel, Michael M. Stankovich
  • Mounting bracket for valve actuator
    Publication number: 20030066981
    Abstract: A valve and actuator assembly includes a valve body, an actuator and a bracket that snap fits onto the valve body. The bracket includes a plate on which an actuator can be installed. In one form, the bracket is saddle shaped with depending legs that snap over a part of the valve body. Means such as bolts are provided to apply a gripping force to the legs so that the bracket is clamped onto the valve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Charles W. Cross, Robert W. Jacobs, Gary W. Scheffel, Michael M. Stankovich