Andrew D Burke

US Patent:

6365046, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

May 10, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/569976

Inventors:

Andrew P. Burke - Marietta GA

Assignee:

Restaurant Technologies, Inc. - Smyrna GA

International Classification:

B01D 3502

US Classification:

2104161, 210241, 210184, 210186, 210470

Abstract:

An automated system for removing waste grease is provided employing a pump, the pump being used to draw waste grease from a grill grease trap via an intake assembly and pump the waste grease through the system, the intake assembly comprising a wand, hose, and in-line filter. The intake assembly is connected in flow communication with a suction line which guides waste grease into the pump. A pressure line then guides the pumped waste grease out of the pump and to a waste grease storage container which may be connected to the system. The suction line, pump, and pressure line are heated to prevent solidification of the waste grease as it flows through the system.

US Patent:

20040040903, Mar 4, 2004

Filed:

Aug 30, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/231740

Inventors:

Andrew Burke - Marietta GA, US
Michael Zweber - New Prague MN, US

International Classification:

B01D036/04

US Classification:

210/172000, 210/323200, 210/416500, 210/460000, 210/497010, 210/500100

Abstract:

A grease trap filter and grease removal system includes a filter with a horizontal strainer tube and a vertical strainer tube. An elbow connects the cylindrical horizontal and vertical strainer tubes in a generally perpendicular fashion. The filter is removably positioned within a grease trap so that the horizontal strainer tube rests on a bottom of the grease trap and the vertical strainer tube is positioned adjacent an end wall of the grease trap. The wand of a suction device is temporarily placed in communication with an opening formed in the vertical strainer tube of the filter to draw grease through the filter and remove it from the grease trap.

US Patent:

55633498, Oct 8, 1996

Filed:

Jul 29, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/282445

Inventors:

Andrew P. Burke - Marietta GA
David A. Graf - Woodstock GA
Joel R. Terry - Marietta GA

Assignee:

Westinghouse Electric Corporation - Pittsburgh PA

International Classification:

G01N 308

US Classification:

73831

Abstract:

Disclosed is a diametral extensometer device useful for measuring diametral changes in a valve stem caused by axial loads on the valve stem used in a motor operated valve assembly. The device is useful in the field of valve diagnostics. The diametral extensometer is comprised of a semi-circular clamp member spaced from and partially surrounding the outer periphery of the valve stem. The clamp member has a reference pad that is adjustable radially with respect to the valve stem and a sensor pad having a sensor capable of measuring diametral changes in the valve stem and generating an electrical signal indicative of those changes. A stabilizer pad provides stability to the clamp member during installation of the clamp member and during movements of the valve stem. Non-stick surfaces are provided for smooth operation, and point contact with the valve stem eliminates errors associated with rocking of the traditional V-groove contacts. A two-piece clamp member having four points of contact with the valve stem may be used for improved accuracy.