Bizarre Patents
Dining Table Having Integral Dishwasher
A space-saving dishwasher, which may be installed within a counter top or table, having a dish-carrying rack that is vertically shiftable through the open top of the dishwasher for facilitating loading and unloading of the dishes.
PatentStorm News
Make the Most of Our Site
See this month's Top Inventors and Most Cited Patents.
Stay on top of the latest innovations by subscribing to an RSS feed.
Registered users: Manage your profile.
| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8176788 | System and method of ultrasonic inspection An ultrasonic inspection apparatus may include a chamber partly filled with water from a first portion of the chamber to a water-line disposed apart from a second portion of the chamber, and at least one transducer disposed apart from the water-line. The at least on... | 05/15/2012 |
| 8109147 | Method and device for an imaging ultrasonic inspection of a three-dimensional workpiece A method for an imaging ultrasonic inspection of a three-dimensional workpiece, in which ultrasonic waves are coupled into the workpiece with at least one ultrasonic transducer and ultrasonic waves reflected within the workpiece are received by ultrasonic transducer... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8024975 | Ultrasonic testing method and ultrasonic testing device using this An ultrasonic wave is sent from a transmission element to a test element to produce a plate wave in the test element, and the plate wave propagating through the test element is received by a reception element to thereby test the test element on the propagation route... | 09/27/2011 |
| 8020446 | Method and apparatus for detecting flaws in a railhead A method for detecting flaws in a railhead, which railhead (1) is provided with a top side (T), a bottom side (B) and longitudinal sides (S) extending between that top side (T) and bottom side (B), wherein at least one ultrasonic first signal (10) is t... | 09/20/2011 |
| 8020447 | Ultrasonic sensor and self diagnostic method of the same In an ultrasonic sensor, a first receiving device is configured to be sendable and receivable an ultrasonic wave. The ultrasonic wave sent from the first receiving device is transmitted through a vibration-reducing member disposed between the first receiving device ... | 09/20/2011 |
| 7775112 | Method of sector probe driving and ultrasound diagnostic apparatus The transmitter/receiver for a convex probe and linear probe are used to drive a sector probe. Usually, when an ultrasound diagnostic apparatus using a convex probe and linear probe uses a sector probe, it selects vibration elements of N in number, which is equal to... | 08/17/2010 |
| 7628075 | Multiple-frequency ultrasonic test probe, inspection system, and inspection method Improved apparatus, systems, and methods for inspecting a structure are provided that use a probe having two ultrasonic transducer arrays. This enables simultaneous testing using two different test frequencies. The probe uses pulse echo ultrasonic signals at differe... | 12/08/2009 |
| 7526959 | Method of inspecting a substrate using ultrasonic waves and apparatus for performing the same A method of inspecting a substrate is provided comprising applying ultrasonic waves to a substrate, receiving echo pulse signals transmitted through the substrate, and analyzing received echo pulse signals to detect defects in the substrate. Thus, defects in the sub... | 05/05/2009 |
| 7500396 | Phased array ultrasonic methods and systems for generator rotor teeth inspection Methods and systems for inspecting a generator rotor is provided. The system includes a phased-array ultrasound transducer that includes an active face including a plurality of transducer elements formed in an array, the elements are configured to be excited in a pr... | 03/10/2009 |
| 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 |
| 7428842 | Phased array ultrasonic testing system and methods of examination and modeling employing the same A phased array ultrasonic testing system is for examining turbine disc bores and blade attachments for discontinuities, such as stress corrosion cracking. The system is particularly suited to perform an accurate and efficient inspection of components despite their h... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7357027 | Ultrasonic sensor system for web-guiding apparatus A sensor system for determining the position of at least one edge of at least one web material traveling along a predetermined path. In one embodiment, the sensor system has at least one transmitter block having a plurality of transmitters capable of selectively tra... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7357028 | Nondestructive testing apparatus A nondestructive testing apparatus inspects an internal part of a large-diameter pile using both a single transmission/reception probe for transmitting/receiving an ultrasound signal of more than 50 kHz and a plurality of reception probes, digitally processes the re... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7337672 | Method for inspecting grinding wheels This invention discloses a method of evaluating the internal structure of a grinding wheel through ultrasonic inspection. ... | 03/04/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7331233 | Method and apparatus for ultrasonic sizing of particles in suspensions A particle size distribution monitor, comprising: a transducer adapted to be a source of ultrasonic energy and positioned in contact with a suspension containing a percent by volume of particles in a liquid, the transducer transmitting ultrasonic energy through the ... | 02/19/2008 |
| 7328619 | Phased array ultrasonic NDT system for fastener inspections An ultrasonic probe suited for testing the integrity of sheet metal surfaces around fastener openings is provided with means to center the probe over such openings. Both a mechanical centering rod and an electronic display assist the user in centering such probe. On... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7299697 | Method and system for inspecting objects using ultrasound scan data A method and apparatus for estimating a depth of a crack from ultrasound scan data are provided. The method includes mapping multiple amplitude responses from the ultrasound scan data, each mapped amplitude response being representative of a signal from one of the s... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7293461 | Ultrasonic tubulars inspection device A system, method, and apparatus for ultrasonic detection of flaws or defects in oil field tubulars utilizing composite transducers. An array of composite transducers are utilized to detect anomalies in the tubulars, such as transverse, wall or longitudinal defects. ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7278314 | Obstacle detection system A plurality of ultrasonic sensors is provided in both front and rear bumpers of a vehicle to detect obstacles around the vehicle. Each sensor sets up a transmission frequency of an ultrasonic pulse signal that should be set up in a frequency adjustment circuit and a... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7275439 | Parametric ultrasound imaging using angular compounding Parametric ultrasonic measurements which characterize the structure of tissue, using information from an ultrasonic signal beyond amplitude information, are obtained by combining multiple ultrasonic signals acquired at different angles, thereby reducing the variance... | 10/02/2007 |
| 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 |
| 7270004 | Method and apparatus for carrying out non-destructive testing of materials A method of testing a material sample for defects, comprising the steps of applying a test signal to the material sample, receiving a return signal from the material sample and analysing the return signal to determine whether the material sample is defective. In one... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7272529 | Dual wall turbine blade ultrasonic wall thickness measurement technique A method and apparatus is provided to analyze a dual wall structure having at least one hollow core therein and having the same unknown material sound velocities in walls and in post as well. A transducer is located in at least two different positions with respect t... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7262728 | Data transfer apparatus for industrial machinery A pressure measured by a load cell is converted into a digital signal by an A/D converter provided in an analog interface, and is processed by a digital filter provided in the analog interface. A sensor signal processed in the digital filter is transferred to a cont... | 08/28/2007 |
| 7255006 | Measuring instrument A measuring instrument is provided, to which various ultrasonic sensors can be connected in a simple way. The measuring instrument has an electronic measuring instrument unit, to which various ultrasonic sensors can be connected, and having an apparatus for detectin... | 08/14/2007 |
| 7249522 | Optical measuring device The invention relates to a measuring device, comprising a housing having two opposing measuring surfaces, to each of which there are assigned a phototransmitter and photoreceiver disposed in the interior of said housing, each measuring surface having an opening whic... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7249513 | Ultrasound probe An improved ultrasound probe includes a support member, a signal cable having a plurality of electrically conductive members and an ultrasound transducer array. Distal end portions of each of the conductive members may be separately embodied within and extend throug... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7237438 | Systems and methods for determining the velocity of ultrasonic surface skimming longitudinal waves on various materials Systems and methods for determining the velocity of ultrasonic surface skimming longitudinal waves on various materials are described herein. In embodiments, a surface skimming longitudinal wave is generated at a first location on a material, at least a portion of t... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234355 | Method and system for inspecting flaws using ultrasound scan data A method and system for detecting weld signatures from an ultrasound scan data obtained from scanning a pipeline is provided. The method includes a step for mapping multiple amplitude responses from the ultrasound scan data, each amplitude response being representat... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7204147 | Ultrasonic inspection method for weld zone An inspection method can easily determine welding condition by just comparing an echo height returned from the weld zone of a real product with a master data. An master data is made based on the data from prepared test pieces corresponding to the real product... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7197932 | Failure detecting system The present invention relates to a failure detecting system that enables the detection of a break in a rail and the like by a simple network configuration. Detecting units (20 and 50), relay units (30A, 30B, 60A through 60C)... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7194908 | Device and method for ultrasonic inspection using profilometry data An ultrasonic testing assembly structured to examine a test object, wherein the test object has a surface, and the examination examines the structure of the test object under the surface as well as the profile of the surface. The ultrasonic testing assembly includes... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7175599 | Shear mode diagnostic ultrasound A method of diagnosing a subject by delivering ultrasound signals using shear waves includes applying a portion of an ultrasound mainbeam to a bone surface at an incident angle relative to the surface of the bone to induce shear waves in the bone, energy in the shea... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7174787 | System and method for inspecting an industrial furnace or the like A system for inspecting a refractory furnace having an outer shell and an inner refractory brick lining includes a stress wave generator for generating stress waves that propagate through the outer shell and the refractory brick lining. A stress wave sensor senses r... | 02/13/2007 |
| 7171854 | Nondestructive inspection apparatus and nondestructive inspection method using elastic guided wave A nondestructive inspection apparatus using a guided wave having waveform forming part that form a transmission waveform; a transmitting element for generating a guided wave within an object under inspection; a receiving element for receiving a reflection wave of th... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7168322 | Method for ultrasonic control of weld joints The invention concerns a method for non-destructive ultrasonic control, combining time-of-flight diffraction (TOFD) and inclined longitudinal wave techniques, of weld joints assembling two abutted parts. The method consists of using the time-of-flight diffraction te... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7170929 | Digital signal transmission system and method of displaying transmission condition in digital signal transmission system A digital signal transmission system using a digital modulation system comprising a digital signal transmitter having a first digital signal processing unit and a digital signal receiver receiving a digital signal from the transmitter, wherein the digital signal rec... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7165451 | Methods for using resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy to detect and/or effect structures The present invention relates to detection of inorganic and biologic structures and/or disruption and/or augmentation functions of biologic structures using resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy. ... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7146850 | Roll contour measuring apparatus and method A non-contact apparatus and method for precision measurement of the surface characteristics of work rolls which are used in the manufacture of sheet steel and other sheet metal products. The apparatus and method can be used to accurately measure the parameters of cr... | 12/12/2006 |
