Patents by Inventor Michael T. LaTulippe

Michael T. LaTulippe 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for securing components for inspection
    Patent number: 6931751
    Abstract: A method enables a component to be secured for inspection. The method comprises providing a tool including a first clamping member and a second clamping member coupled to a guide rail assembly, fixedly securing the first clamping member to the guide rail assembly, slidably coupling the second clamping member to the guide rail assembly such that the second clamping member is substantially parallel to the first clamping member, and securing the component within the tool between the first and second clamping members such that the first and second clamping members are fixedly secured in position with respect to the guide rail assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2005
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Michael T. LaTulippe