Patents by Inventor Benjamin H. Reaves

Benjamin H. Reaves 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).

  • Process for revamping the stator blades of a gas turbine
    Patent number: 4805282
    Abstract: The stator blades (vanes) of a gas turbine are removed and restored in considerably less time with an easy-to-use, special cutter assembly which arcuately cuts the encased portions of the stator blades in an efficient and effective manner. The cutter assembly has special, adjustable control arms with a power-driven grinding wheel and a saddle assembly which serves as a guide template to facilitate setup and cutting of the stator blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: February 21, 1989
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Reaves, William E. Nelson
  • Lock washer for bubble cap assembly
    Patent number: 4787791
    Abstract: A bubble cap assembly is provided with keyways and a special keyed lock washer with locking tabs to securely fasten the bubble cap during operation in a reactor. The unique arrangement also accommodates simple removal for easy maintenance and decoking without damaging the bubble cap assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1988
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: George G. Lambousy, Benjamin H. Reaves, William E. Nelson
  • Cutter assembly
    Patent number: 4741128
    Abstract: The stator blades (vanes) of a gas turbine are removed and restored in considerably less time with an easy-to-use, special cutter assembly which arcuately cuts the encased portions of the stator blades in an efficient and effective manner. The cutter assembly has special, adjustable control arms with a power-driven grinding wheel and a saddle assembly which serves as a guide template to facilitate setup and cutting of the stator blades.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 3, 1988
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: Benjamin H. Reaves, William E. Nelson
  • Bubble cap assembly
    Patent number: 4715996
    Abstract: A bubble cap assembly is provided with keyways and a special keyed lock washer with locking tabs to securely fasten the bubble cap during operation in a reactor. The unique arrangement also accommodates simple removal for easy maintenance and decoking without damaging the bubble cap assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 1986
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1987
    Assignee: Amoco Corporation
    Inventors: George G. Lambousy, Benjamin H. Reaves, William E. Nelson