Patents by Inventor Ann Ferriter

Ann Ferriter 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).

  • System for sealing the nozzle of a steam generator
    Patent number: 5695003
    Abstract: A system for sealing the nozzle of a steam generator including a collapsible nozzle dam and an installation pivot arm. The collapsible nozzle dam includes a base portion receivable through a manway in the steam generator for retaining an inflatable seal in place within the nozzle, a post extending from the base portion, a plurality of foot assemblies positioned radially about the post for engaging a nozzle ring around the nozzle of the steam generator, a truss structure for supporting the foot assemblies with respect to said base portion including compression legs interconnecting the foot assemblies with the base portion and tension legs interconnecting the foot assemblies with the post. The foot assemblies fold about the post for insertion thereof through the manway to unfold once inside the steam generator for engaging the nozzle ring and positioning the base portion within the nozzle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 9, 1997
    Assignee: Foster-Miller, Inc.
    Inventors: Augustus T. Ashton, III, Ann Ferriter, Robert F. Riemer