Patents by Inventor James P. Vandenberg

James P. Vandenberg 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).

  • Segmented automated sludge lance
    Patent number: 5782209
    Abstract: A segmented automated sludge lance is described for cleaning sludge from tubes in a steam generator. The segmented lance guide and waterlance are moved inside the steam generator to direct a fluid between the tubes to effectively clean sludge from the tubes. The remote control system is mounted outside the steam generator where it is readily serviceable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventor: James P. Vandenberg
  • Automated sludge lance
    Patent number: 5572957
    Abstract: An automated sludge lance and method is described for cleaning sludge from tubes in a steam generator. The lance guide and waterlance are moved inside the steam generator to direct a fluid between the tubes to effectively clean sludge from the tubes. The remote control system is mounted outside the steam generator where it is readily serviceable. The automated sludge lance and method can be used in the no-tube-lane, in the annular chamber, or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1996
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventor: James P. Vandenberg
  • Automated sludge lance
    Patent number: 5570660
    Abstract: An automated sludge lance and method is described for cleaning sludge from tubes in a steam generator. The lance guide and waterlance are moved inside the steam generator to direct a fluid between the tubes to effectively clean sludge from the tubes. The remote control system is mounted outside the steam generator where it is readily serviceable. The automated sludge lance and method can be used in the no-tube-lane, in the annular chamber, or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 5, 1996
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventor: James P. Vandenberg
  • Automated sludge lance
    Patent number: 5555851
    Abstract: An automated sludge lance and method is described for cleaning sludge from tubes in a steam generator. The lance guide and waterlance are moved inside the steam generator to direct a fluid between the tubes to effectively clean sludge from the tubes. The remote control system is mounted outside the steam generator where it is readily serviceable. The automated sludge lance and method can be used in the no-tube-lane, in the annular chamber, or in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Assignee: The Babcock & Wilcox Company
    Inventor: James P. Vandenberg