Patents by Inventor Orvey P. Lowrey, Jr.

Orvey P. Lowrey, Jr. 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).

  • Gauging surfaces by remotely tracking multiple images
    Patent number: 3986774
    Abstract: A system for measuring the surface contour of an object by tracking the image of a spot of radiation focused on the surface is disclosed. The radiation spot is imaged on a plurality of suitable detectors which are remote to the surface and connected electrically in parallel. Continuous data on the contour of the surface is provided even though irregularities on the surface interfere with the scattered radiation propagating along the line of sight to one of the detectors. This highly accurate system is servocontrolled and can be automated for recording, storing or displaying data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Orvey P. Lowrey, Jr., Frederick P. Molden, James P. Waters