Patents by Inventor Tommy C. Bannister

Tommy C. Bannister 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).

  • Leak observation through capillary action that exposes moisture
    Patent number: 5325810
    Abstract: A fluid leak detection apparatus identifies the location of a fluid leak in a fluid containing vessel. The apparatus includes a wick having a sensing portion and a transmission portion. The sensing portion contacts a selected area of the fluid containing vessel. The transmission portion extends from the sensing portion to transmit by capillary action leaked fluid from the fluid containing vessel. An indicator, connected to the wick transmission portion and the indicator, is activated by the wetted wick to indicate a fluid leak at the sensing portion of the wick.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 5, 1994
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventor: Tommy C. Bannister