Patents Assigned to Sound Optics Systems, Inc.
  • Directional listening device
    Publication number: 20070183607
    Abstract: A directional listening device includes a reflector having a central axis, a microphone pointing toward the reflector and positioned along the central axis, and a collimator or shield surrounding the microphone and aligned with the reflector for improved directionality. The device also includes a laser pointing away from the reflector and a fitting for receiving a sighting device for aiming the listening device. Handles attached to the listening device have a resilient cover for noise reduction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Applicant: Sound & Optics Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Andrews, Carolyn Andrews, Terry Steffey
  • Method and apparatus for characterizing defects in tubular members
    Patent number: 4718277
    Abstract: An ultrasonic inspection device having an array of opposing transducers that longitudinally, transversely, and obliquely transmit sonic beams through tubular members having a range of diameters such that refracted beams meet on the inner surface of the members. Alternate halves of the array of transducers transmit and receive sonic beams reflected from defects in the tubular members using both the pulse-echo and pitch-catch methods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Sound Optics Systems, Inc.
    Inventor: James D. Glascock