Chris Anthony Labat
Engineering at Autumn Rdg Dr, Thibodaux, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0012205
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
104 Autumn Ridge Dr, Thibodaux, LA 70301
Professional information
Valve Stem Nut Wear Analysis Apparatus And Method
US Patent:
2012006, Mar 15, 2012
Filed:
Aug 18, 2010
Appl. No.:
13/321798
Inventors:
Chris A. Labat - Thibodaux LA, US
Carter Reames - Cut Off LA, US
Carter Reames - Cut Off LA, US
Assignee:
Shaw Intellectual Property Holdings, Inc. - Baton Rouge LA
Loop LLC - Covington LA
Loop LLC - Covington LA
International Classification:
G01D 21/00
US Classification:
116201, 116208
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for measuring stem nut wear in a valve having a threaded valve stem that is positioned to engage the threads of a stem nut. In a preferred embodiment, a tool is mounted on the stem nut, wherein the tool rotates when the stem nut rotates. The tool indicates a measurement of stem nut rotation. An indicator indicates stem movement. The stem nut is rotated and the amount of percent wear is observed. Rotation continues until the stem begins to move. The tool provides a reading when the stem begins to move that indicates an amount of stem nut wear.