Patents Assigned to Shane F. Stoddard
  • Patent number: 5801314
    Abstract: A damage detection system for detecting impacts to static structures such as bridges and the like. The damage detection system comprises an impact sensor assembly and impact analyzer system. The impact sensor assembly comprises a pendulum mounted for movement within the impact sensor assembly which is secured to a static structure. The impact analyzer system includes a micro-computer circuit, power means, visual indication means of the pendulum motion and relay circuit means to relay the type and magnitude of pendulum motion to a warning means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1998
    Assignee: Shane F. Stoddard
    Inventors: John R. Irwin, Shane F. Stoddard