Component removal apparatus for use in turbine engines and methods of removing components from turbine engines

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9032599
APP PUB NO 20130202417A1
SERIAL NO

13367057

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A component removal apparatus for use with a turbine engine is provided. The apparatus includes a main body and at least one alignment member that extends from the main body, wherein the alignment member is configured to position the apparatus relative to at least a portion of a component of the turbine engine. At least one leg member extends outwardly from at least one end portion of the main body. At least one lifting member is coupled to the leg member and is configured to apply a force to the leg member and/or the main body to facilitate the removal of the component from the turbine engine.

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GE INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY LLC300 GARLINGTON ROAD GREENVILLE SC 29615

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Corn, Randall Stephen Travelers Rest, US 13 78
Herbold, John William Fountain Inn, US 38 195
Spanos, Charles Vaughan Mauldin, US 5 11

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