Patents by Inventor Louis C. Eichenberger

Louis C. Eichenberger 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).

  • Publication number: 20260179793
    Abstract: A pipe connection assembly includes fixed and removable pipes and an anti-rotation assembly. The fixed pipe extends to a fixed pipe proximate end through a sidewall thickness of a vessel body such that the fixed pipe proximate end is open to a vessel interior and fixed in relation to the vessel body. The removable pipe extends between a removable pipe proximate end and a removable pipe distal end. The fixed and removable pipes include respective first and second pipe connectors at the fixed and removable pipe proximate ends. The first and second pipe connectors collectively define a bayonet connection. The removable pipe detachably connects with the fixed pipe via the bayonet connection. The anti-rotation assembly at least partially limit movement of the removable pipe in relation to the vessel independently of the bayonet connection, based on the removable pipe detachably connecting with the fixed pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: June 25, 2026
    Applicant: GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC
    Inventors: Louis C. EICHENBERGER, Michael A. ARCARO
  • Patent number: 6986815
    Abstract: A method of clearing residue from a fluid conduit includes commencing flush fluid flow through the fluid conduit and injecting a first fluid into the fluid conduit at a first point to induce turbulent flow of the flush fluid. The first fluid is preferably a gas. The method further includes sampling the flush fluid downstream of the first point to confirm the residue is adequately cleared from the fluid conduit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Louis C. Eichenberger
  • Publication number: 20040129293
    Abstract: A method of clearing residue from a fluid conduit includes commencing flush fluid flow through the fluid conduit and injecting a first fluid into the fluid conduit at a first point to induce turbulent flow of the flush fluid. The first fluid is preferably a gas. The method further includes sampling the flush fluid downstream of the first point to confirm the residue is adequately cleared from the fluid conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Inventor: Louis C. Eichenberger