This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: General Electric Company. Active years: 2018.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2018
Title: Stephen Matthew Biffle and His Gas Turbine Diffuser Removal Tool.
Introduction
Stephen Matthew Biffle is an inventor associated with League City, Texas, and General Electric Company. His patent work addresses equipment used to service gas turbine engines.
Latest Patents
The available information identifies one patent for Biffle: “Diffuser Removal Tool.” The invention is designed to displace an exhaust diffuser from a gas turbine engine. It uses support arms, a clamp-and-wedge assembly, a lead screw assembly, and linear bearing assemblies. The lead screw moves the diffuser axially, while the linear bearings support it vertically and help maintain alignment with the engine during removal.
Career Highlights
Biffle’s identified patent reflects a practical focus on turbine maintenance tooling. The tool’s combination of axial movement and vertical support is intended to facilitate diffuser removal while preserving alignment.
Collaborations
Biffle’s listed coworkers include Donald Gordon Laing and Jorge Mario Rochin Machado. The available information does not specify their roles in the patent or their contributions to the invention.
Conclusion
Stephen Matthew Biffle’s identified invention is a specialized tool for removing gas turbine exhaust diffusers, combining controlled axial displacement with support designed to maintain alignment.
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