Patents by Inventor William W. Banker

William W. Banker 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).

  • Electro-pneumatic brake system with valve actuating checking circuit
    Patent number: 4076322
    Abstract: A fluid pressure brake system includes electrically actuated application and release valves. Upon brake application, brake control pipe pressure is vented electrically to accelerate application. Upon brake release, supply reservoir pressure is admitted electrically to the brake control pipe to accelerate release. In emergency situations, auxiliary equipment may be operated from the main reservoir pipe, the supply reservoir or the brake pipe, as desired. A novel solenoid-actuated valve is disclosed, which cooperates with unique indicator circuitry to provide a positive, continuous indication of a preceding electrically assisted application or release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: February 28, 1978
    Assignee: General Signal Corporation
    Inventors: William W. Banker, Anthony W. Lumbis
  • Fluid pressure brake system with electronically assisted application and release
    Patent number: 4052110
    Abstract: A fluid pressure brake system includes electrically actuated application and release valves. Upon brake application, brake control pipe pressure is vented electrically to accelerate application. Upon brake release, supply reservoir pressure is admitted electrically to the brake control pipe to accelerate release. In emergency situations, auxiliary equipment may be operated from the main reservoir pipe, the supply reservoir or the brake pipe, as desired. A novel solenoid-actuated valve is disclosed, which cooperates with unique indicator circuitry to provide a positive, continuous indication of a preceding electrically assisted application or release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 1976
    Date of Patent: October 4, 1977
    Assignee: General Signal Corporation
    Inventor: William W. Banker