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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8104349 | Flaw detection tracking device for pipe or tube and automatic flaw detecting apparatus for pipe or tube using the same A tracking device is provided with a non-contact type displacement gauge, a positioner which moves a flaw detecting sensor within a plane perpendicular to an axial direction of a pipe or tube, and a positioning controller which controls the positioner. The positioni... | 01/31/2012 |
| 8079264 | Mechanism for adaptive contour compliance An apparatus for inspecting samples that may include a curvature that varies from sample to sample comprises a scanning element, a feed mechanism, and a pivot mechanism. The scanning element transmits and receives a signal to and from the sample as the sample passes... | 12/20/2011 |
| 7984650 | Portable ultrasonic scanner device for nondestructive testing A scanner device for performing nondestructive testing of a tube includes an ultrasonic probe, a waveguide (wedge) secured relative to the probe, and an encoder secured relative to the probe. The waveguide has a surface contoured in relation to a radius of a tube to... | 07/26/2011 |
| 7856882 | System and method for generating three-dimensional density-based defect map A system for mapping a condition of a structure that includes a plurality of support members covered by a wall is disclosed and includes a computer processor having a memory, a two-dimensional model of the structure stored in the memory and a three-dimensional model... | 12/28/2010 |
| 7836767 | Mechanism for adaptive contour compliance An apparatus for inspecting samples that may include a curvature that varies from sample to sample comprises a scanning element, a feed mechanism, and a pivot mechanism. The scanning element transmits and receives a signal to and from the sample as the sample passes... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7823454 | Ultrasonic inspection method A method for ultrasonically inspecting components with wavy or uneven surfaces. A multi-element array ultrasonic transducer is operated with a substantial fluid layer, such as water, between the array transducer and the component surface. This fluid layer may be mai... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7784347 | Ultrasound phased array devices and methods Contemplated configurations and methods are directed to non-destructive ultrasound testing of stainless steel materials, and especially materials in a difficult-to-reach position, in which a phased array probe is operated using longitudinal waves, wherein the probe ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7698947 | Rapid prototype integrated matrix ultrasonic transducer array inspection apparatus, systems, and methods Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which use a sensor holder constructed from rapid prototyping, such as stereolithography, and which is configured to support a plurality of inspection sensors typically arranged in an ordered mat... | 04/20/2010 |
| 7677102 | Head with roller for pulse-echo ultrasonic inspection of parts in an automatic parts inspection facility A head for ultrasonic inspection with a semidry coupling system involving a roller (4) and an ultrasound scanner that rolls on the surface (5) of the part to be inspected, includes a first frame (1) to which the roller (4) is connected an... | 03/16/2010 |
| 7637162 | Mechanism for adaptive contour compliance An apparatus for inspecting samples that may include a curvature that varies from sample to sample comprises a scanning element, a feed mechanism, and a pivot mechanism. The scanning element transmits and receives a signal to and from the sample as the sample passes... | 12/29/2009 |
| 7617732 | Integrated curved linear ultrasonic transducer inspection apparatus, systems, and methods Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which use a sensor holder, which is configured to support one or more curved linear inspection sensors and may be constructed from rapid prototyping, such as stereolithography. Integrated curved... | 11/17/2009 |
| 7506547 | System and method for generating three-dimensional density-based defect map A system for mapping a condition of a structure that includes a plurality of support members covered by a wall is disclosed and includes a computer processor having a memory, a two-dimensional model of the structure stored in the memory and a three-dimensional model... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7484412 | Ultrasound probe with multiple fluid chambers An ultrasound probe includes a transducer (46) which is mechanically oscillated to sweep beams from the transducer over an image region of a subject. The transducer is located in a first compartment of a fluid-filled chamber which is coupled to a second compa... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7464596 | Integrated ultrasonic inspection probes, systems, and methods for inspection of composite assemblies Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which permit inspection of uniquely shaped structures such as fuselage frames and shear ties. Probes may be constructed from rapid prototyping. Inspection may be performed manually and may use a... | 12/16/2008 |
| 7444876 | Rapid prototype integrated linear ultrasonic transducer inspection apparatus, systems, and methods Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which use a sensor holder constructed from rapid prototyping, such as stereolithography, and which is configured to support one or more linear inspection sensors. Rapid prototype integrated line... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7430913 | Rapid prototype integrated matrix ultrasonic transducer array inspection apparatus, systems, and methods Apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided which use a sensor holder constructed from rapid prototyping, such as stereolithography, and which is configured to support a plurality of inspection sensors typically arranged in an ordered mat... | 10/07/2008 |
| 7412890 | Methods and apparatus for detecting cracks in welds A method of inspecting a portion of a weld between at least two materials includes mounting at least one ultrasonic phased array probe including at least one transducer having a plurality of elements within a housing containing a liquid therein, attaching the housin... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7403871 | Extraction of imperfection features through spectral analysis Autonomous non-destructive inspection equipment provides automatic and/or continuous inspection and evaluation of a material under inspection. The inspection equipment preferably comprises at least one detection sensor and at least one detection sensor interface for... | 07/22/2008 |
| 7373823 | Method for determination of the stress on blades of a turbine machine during operation and corresponding device for carrying out said method The method serves to determine the vibrational state of turbine blades, arranged on a rotor shaft, mounted such as to rotate in a housing and/or of guide vanes. At least one electromagnetic wave is transmitted into a flow channel in the vicinity of the blades, using... | 05/20/2008 |
| 7363817 | System and technique for detecting the presence of foreign material Systems and techniques for detecting the presence of foreign material in food utilizing optical backlighting and/or ultrasonic inspection are presented. In optical backlighting, a substantially monochromatic light source optically backlights a food stream with sourc... | 04/29/2008 |
| 7354401 | Ultrasound sex determination for sorting of avian hatchlings A method for making a sex determination in avian hatchlings involves the following activities. A process line is equipped to process an endless plurality of hatchlings. The process line has an ultrasound inspection station for the hatchlings. The ultrasound inspecti... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7337673 | Ultrasonic array probe apparatus, system, and method for traveling over holes and off edges of a structure Improved apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided that use a probe with sled appendages and an axial braking system. The probe uses pulse echo ultrasonic signals to inspect the structure. The sled appendages permit the probe to contact... | 03/04/2008 |
| 7334478 | Device for guiding the movement of a transducer of an ultrasonic probe The present invention relates to a device for guiding the movement of a transducer of an ultrasonic probe in an ultrasonic diagnostic apparatus for acquiring a 3-dimensional ultrasound image. A pair of guide rails is disposed near both side-ends of the transducer an... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7331234 | Ultrasonic imaging method and ultrasonic imaging apparatus An ultrasonic imaging method and apparatus capable of obtaining image information at a high volume rate and improving resolution. The ultrasonic imaging apparatus has an ultrasonic transducer array including plural ultrasonic transducers for transmitting ultrasonic ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7319401 | Radar level gauge system with variable alarm limits A radar level gauge system for determining the filling level of a filling material in a tank is disclosed. The system comprises a transmitter for transmitting measuring signals towards the surface of the filling material; a receiver for receiving echo signals from t... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7313961 | Method and apparatus for inspecting a component A method for inspecting a gas turbine engine component includes positioning an ultrasonic probe assembly proximate to a surface of the component, wherein the ultrasonic probe assembly includes a body portion and an inspection bar, coupling the inspection bar to the ... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7305898 | Installation for non-destructive inspection of a part An installation for non-destructive inspection makes use simultaneously of sensors responsive to different physical characteristics. In an example, a sensor support, e.g. a kind of carriage having running wheels via which it comes into contact with the surface to be... | 12/11/2007 |
| 7296488 | System and method for accessing ferrous surfaces normally accessible only with special effort A system incorporating a robot to inspect ferrous surfaces. Preferably, the robot is an articulated device having a tractor module for motive power and steering, a power module for electrical power and communications and additional motive power, and a third module f... | 11/20/2007 |
| 7275438 | Method and device for recognition of a tear-off strip on a material web In order to check a material web (12), in particular a film web, with regard to the correct arrangement of a tear-off strip (11) extending in the longitudinal direction of the material web (12), ultrasonic transmitters are used, specifically an ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7270021 | Apparatus and method for mounting and moving a working apparatus on a structure for the performance of works on the structure A working apparatus has: a working equipment for doing works on a structure; an operation mechanism adapted to actively move the working equipment relative to the structure; and an adhering/traveling module coupled to the operation mechanism and adapted to adhere to... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7270634 | Guidance of invasive medical devices by high resolution three dimensional ultrasonic imaging A three dimensional ultrasonic diagnostic imaging system is operated to guide or observe the operation of an invasive medical device (30) in three dimensions. The appearance of the invasive device (30) in the three dimensional ultrasonic image is enhan... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267020 | Apparatus for structural testing An inspection device for performing nondestructive testing on a test subject includes a manually controlled inspection cart. The inspection device also includes a nondestructive testing platform and a computer coupled to the inspection cart. The computer is operable... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7249512 | Non-destructive stringer inspection apparatus and method A hat stringer inspection device permits continuous inspection of hat stringers as one or more probes are moved along the length of the hat stringer. Probes may be magnetically coupled to opposing surfaces of the structure, including, for example, where one of the p... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249514 | Repositionable mask for ultrasonic inspection Methods and apparatus are provided for protecting an acoustic liner having a perforated facesheet from water leakage during a through-transmission ultrasonic (TTU) inspection using an ultrasonic squirter system. The apparatus comprises a repositionable mask that cov... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7240566 | Device for positioning a clamp-on flowmeter on a container An apparatus for the positioning of a clamp-on flow measuring device on a containment, which has a medium flowing through it. The apparatus includes at least two ultrasonic transducers, which emit measuring signals into the containment and/or receive measuring signa... | 07/10/2007 |
| 7234353 | Non-fluid acoustic coupling An apparatus examines the internal structure of an object disposed substantially in a medium such as air. The apparatus has an acoustic transducer assembly that emits and receives acoustic signals and an acoustic coupler that acoustically couples the acoustic transd... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231826 | Non-destructive inspection device for inspecting limited-access features of a structure There is provided a non-destructive inspection device having an actuating portion and at least one inspecting portion. The inspecting portion(s) are magnetically coupled to the actuating portion so that the inspecting portion(s) may be moved into limited-access area... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7228740 | Noninvasive characterization of a flowing multiphase fluid using ultrasonic interferometry An apparatus for noninvasively monitoring the flow and/or the composition of a flowing liquid using ultrasound is described. The position of the resonance peaks for a fluid excited by a swept-frequency ultrasonic signal have been found to change frequency both in re... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7201055 | Ultrasonic miniature air gap inspection crawler A miniature air gap inspection crawler. The miniature air gap inspection crawler may include a base, a linear drive mechanism and a circumferential drive mechanism such that either the linear drive mechanism or the circumferential drive mechanism may be employed, an... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7194907 | Method for measuring part thickness having an external coating using impedance matching delay lines An ultrasonic transducer for measuring a part with a coating having at least one acoustic transducer, and a buffer delay line having an impedance matched to an impedance of the coating. ... | 03/27/2007 |
