Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Drewett

Jeffrey Drewett has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Automated non-contact thickness inspection and projection system using color-coded based patterns
    Patent number: 11953309
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an inspection and projection system to measure the thickness of a coating and provide visual guidance for secondary operations. The inspection and projection system comprises a robotic arm operable to rotate about a plurality of axes, wherein an end effector is disposed at a distal end of the robotic arm. The inspection and projection system further comprises a linear rail system, wherein the robotic arm is coupled to the linear rail system, and wherein the robotic arm is operable to translate along the linear rail system. The inspection and projection system further comprises a frame, wherein the linear rail system is disposed on top of the frame, and an information handling system coupled to the frame, wherein the information handling system is operable to actuate the robotic arm and the linear rail system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Shane Whitaker, Jeffrey Drewett, Anthony Mann
  • Automated Non-Contact Thickness Inspection and Projection System
    Publication number: 20230090145
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an inspection and projection system to measure the thickness of a coating and provide visual guidance for secondary operations. The inspection and projection system comprises a robotic arm operable to rotate about a plurality of axes, wherein an end effector is disposed at a distal end of the robotic arm. The inspection and projection system further comprises a linear rail system, wherein the robotic arm is coupled to the linear rail system, and wherein the robotic arm is operable to translate along the linear rail system. The inspection and projection system further comprises a frame, wherein the linear rail system is disposed on top of the frame, and an information handling system coupled to the frame, wherein the information handling system is operable to actuate the robotic arm and the linear rail system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Shane Whitaker, Jeffrey Drewett, Anthony Mann