Patents by Inventor Matthew L. CAPPS

Matthew L. CAPPS 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).

  • Methods and devices for long term structural health monitoring of pipelines and vessels
    Patent number: 9500626
    Abstract: A system and method for non-destructive monitoring a component including a guided wave sensor positioned around a surface of the component, wherein the component has a perimeter. A first spring mounting clamp positioned around the component perimeter and a second spring mounting clamp positioned around the component perimeter, wherein the first and second mounting clamps are positioned a distance of 0.1 inches to 5.0 inches on either side of the guided wave sensor. A plurality of elongated springs is attached at a first end to the first spring mounting clamp and attached at a second end to the second spring mounting clamp. The central portion applying a pressure of at least 10 psi to the guided wave sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: SOUTHWEST RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Sergey A. Vinogradov, Matthew L. Capps
  • Methods And Devices For Long Term Structural Health Monitoring Of Pipelines And Vessels
    Publication number: 20150128710
    Abstract: A system and method for non-destructive monitoring a component including a guided wave sensor positioned around a surface of the component, wherein the component has a perimeter. A first spring mounting clamp positioned around the component perimeter and a second spring mounting clamp positioned around the component perimeter, wherein the first and second mounting clamps are positioned a distance of 0.1 inches to 5.0 inches on either side of the guided wave sensor. A plurality of elongated springs is attached at a first end to the first spring mounting clamp and attached at a second end to the second spring mounting clamp. The central portion applying a pressure of at least 10 psi to the guided wave sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Sergey A. VINOGRADOV, Matthew L. CAPPS