Patents by Inventor James Hodgins

James Hodgins 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).

  • Weld testing apparatus and method for nozzles
    Patent number: 7827853
    Abstract: A weld testing assembly for testing the integrity of weld used to secure a nozzle to a vessel and the like comprises a pair of plates or discs positioned on either end of the nozzle and a generally coaxially extending annular body having a diameter smaller than the nozzle stem. The assembly creates a sealed area with a small volume whereby a weld test can be efficiently conducted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2010
    Assignee: CAR-BER Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Carson, James Hodgins
  • Weld Testing Apparatus and Method for Nozzles
    Publication number: 20070248202
    Abstract: A weld testing assembly for testing the integrity of weld used to secure a nozzle to a vessel and the like comprises a pair of plates or discs positioned on either end of the nozzle and a generally coaxially extending annular body having a diameter smaller than the nozzle stem. The assembly creates a sealed area with a small volume whereby a weld test can be efficiently conducted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: October 25, 2007
    Applicant: CAR-BER Investments Inc.
    Inventors: Glenn Carson, James Hodgins