Patents by Inventor Kenneth Sherwood Bousman

Kenneth Sherwood Bousman 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).

  • Fiber optic sensor and method for making
    Patent number: 7720321
    Abstract: A fiber optic sensor including a fiber having a modified surface integral with the fiber wherein the modified surface includes an open pore network with optical agents dispersed within the open pores of the open pore network. Methods for preparing the fiber optic sensor are also provided. The fiber optic sensors can withstand high temperatures and harsh environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: James Scott Vartuli, Kenneth Sherwood Bousman, Kung-Li Deng, Kevin Paul McEvoy, Hua Xia
  • FIBER OPTIC SENSOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING
    Publication number: 20090022449
    Abstract: A fiber optic sensor including a fiber having a modified surface integral with the fiber wherein the modified surface includes an open pore network with optical agents dispersed within the open pores of the open pore network. Methods for preparing the fiber optic sensor are also provided. The fiber optic sensors can withstand high temperatures and harsh environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2007
    Publication date: January 22, 2009
    Inventors: James Scott Vartuli, Kenneth Sherwood Bousman, Kung-Li Deng, Kevin Paul McEvoy, Hua Xia
  • FIBER OPTIC SENSOR WITH PROTECTIVE CLADDING AND FABRICATION METHODS
    Publication number: 20080075412
    Abstract: A sensor includes an optical fiber and coating material surrounding at least a portion of the optical fiber. At least one parameter of the coating material is optimal to minimize normal and shear stresses on the sensor. One material combination includes a sapphire optical fiber and a spinel coating material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: JAMES SCOTT VARTULI, KUNG-LI JUSTIN DENG, KEVIN PAUL MCEVOY, KEVIN HENRY JANORA, KENNETH SHERWOOD BOUSMAN