Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Capobianco

Joseph J. Capobianco 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).

  • GUIDE TUBE CAMERA INSPECTION FIXTURE AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20030206607
    Abstract: A guide tube inspection camera fixture for inspecting internal surfaces of nuclear reactor control rod guide tubes is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the guide tube camera fixture includes a base plate, a unit-body tower having a first end and a second end, and a support bracket coupled to the unit-body tower. The unit-body tower is coupled to the base plate, and the support bracket is configured to support an inspection camera.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Joseph J. Capobianco, Michael L. McDonald
  • Guide tube camera inspection fixture and method of use
    Patent number: 6639959
    Abstract: A guide tube inspection camera fixture for inspecting internal surfaces of nuclear reactor control rod guide tubes is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the guide tube camera fixture includes a base plate, a unit-body tower having a first end and a second end, and a support bracket coupled to the unit-body tower. The unit-body tower is coupled to the base plate, and the support bracket is configured to support an inspection camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Joseph J. Capobianco, Michael L. McDonald