Patents by Inventor Anthony Robert Mann

Anthony Robert Mann 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).

  • All-purpose foreign object debris detection and retrieval device
    Patent number: 12419498
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an inspection system to remove or seal foreign object debris. An inspection system comprises a borescope; wherein a plurality of optical fibers is disposed within the borescope; a mounting system; an articulation system; and a controller, wherein the controller comprises a display; wherein a proximal end of the borescope is coupled to the mounting system, wherein the mounting system is configured to secure the inspection system to an external surface, wherein the mounting system is coupled to the articulation system, wherein the articulation system is configured to actuate the borescope, wherein the articulation system is communicatively coupled to the controller.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2025
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph David Sirmans, Jonathan Richard Olson, Anthony Robert Mann, Gene McGarry
  • All-Purpose Foreign Object Debris Detection and Retrieval Device
    Publication number: 20220024605
    Abstract: In one embodiment, systems and methods include using an inspection system to remove or seal foreign object debris. An inspection system comprises a borescope; wherein a plurality of optical fibers is disposed within the borescope; a mounting system; an articulation system; and a controller, wherein the controller comprises a display; wherein a proximal end of the borescope is coupled to the mounting system, wherein the mounting system is configured to secure the inspection system to an external surface, wherein the mounting system is coupled to the articulation system, wherein the articulation system is configured to actuate the borescope, wherein the articulation system is communicatively coupled to the controller.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph David Sirmans, Jonathan Richard Olson, Anthony Robert Mann, Gene McGarry