Patents by Inventor James R. Godbe

James R. Godbe 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).

  • Boiler tube pulling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4471516
    Abstract: A boiler tube crimping tool and method of use for breaking the seal between a boiler tube and tube sheet to facilitate the pulling of the boiler tube from the tube sheet. The preferred method includes cutting the boiler tube, then crimping the remaining tube stub, followed by pushing the tube stub from the tube sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 1980
    Date of Patent: September 18, 1984
    Inventor: James R. Godbe
  • Boiler tube pulling method and apparatus
    Patent number: 4233730
    Abstract: A boiler tube crimping tool and method of use for breaking the seal between a boiler tube and tube sheet to facilitate the pulling of the boiler tube from the tube sheet. The preferred method includes cutting the boiler tube, then crimping the remaining tube stub, followed by pushing the tube stub from the tube sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1978
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1980
    Inventor: James R. Godbe