Patents by Inventor Chris A. Labat

Chris A. Labat 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).

  • Valve stem nut wear analysis apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9752859
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring stem nut wear in a valve having a threaded valve stem that is positioned to engage the threads of a stem nut. In a preferred embodiment, a tool is mounted on the stem nut, wherein the tool rotates when the stem nut rotates. The tool indicates a measurement of stem nut rotation. An indicator indicates stem movement. The stem nut is rotated and the amount of percent wear is observed. Rotation continues until the stem begins to move. The tool provides a reading when the stem begins to move that indicates an amount of stem nut wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignees: LOOP LLC, SHAW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventors: Chris A. Labat, Carter Reames, Jr.
  • VALVE STEM NUT WEAR ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140299040
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring stem nut wear in a valve having a threaded valve stem that is positioned to engage the threads of a stem nut. In a preferred embodiment, a tool is mounted on the stem nut, wherein the tool rotates when the stem nut rotates. The tool indicates a measurement of stem nut rotation. An indicator indicates stem movement. The stem nut is rotated and the amount of percent wear is observed. Rotation continues until the stem begins to move. The tool provides a reading when the stem begins to move that indicates an amount of stem nut wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Applicants: SHAW INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY HOLDINGS, LLC, LOOP LLC
    Inventors: CHRIS A. LABAT, CARTER REAMES, JR.
  • Valve stem nut wear analysis apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8733269
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring stem nut wear in a valve having a threaded valve stem that is positioned to engage the threads of a stem nut. In a preferred embodiment, a tool is mounted on the stem nut, wherein the tool rotates when the stem nut rotates. The tool indicates a measurement of stem nut rotation. An indicator indicates stem movement. The stem nut is rotated and the amount of percent wear is observed. Rotation continues until the stem begins to move. The tool provides a reading when the stem begins to move that indicates an amount of stem nut wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignees: Loop LLC, Shaw Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Chris A. Labat, Carter Reames, Jr.
  • Valve stem nut wear analysis apparatus and method
    Patent number: 8322298
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring stem nut wear in a valve having a threaded valve stem that is positioned to engage the threads of a stem nut. In a preferred embodiment, a tool is mounted on the stem nut, wherein the tool rotates when the stem nut rotates. The tool indicates a measurement of stem nut rotation. An indicator indicates stem movement. The stem nut is rotated and the amount of percent wear is observed. Rotation continues until the stem begins to move. The tool provides a reading when the stem begins to move that indicates an amount of stem nut wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignees: Shaw Intellectual Property Holdings, LLC, Loop LLC
    Inventors: Chris A. Labat, Carter Reames, Jr.
  • VALVE STEM NUT WEAR ANALYSIS APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20120060745
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring stem nut wear in a valve having a threaded valve stem that is positioned to engage the threads of a stem nut. In a preferred embodiment, a tool is mounted on the stem nut, wherein the tool rotates when the stem nut rotates. The tool indicates a measurement of stem nut rotation. An indicator indicates stem movement. The stem nut is rotated and the amount of percent wear is observed. Rotation continues until the stem begins to move. The tool provides a reading when the stem begins to move that indicates an amount of stem nut wear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicants: Shaw Intellectual Property Holdings, Inc., Loop LLC
    Inventors: Chris A. Labat, Carter Reames