Patents by Inventor Bill D. Tyree

Bill D. Tyree 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).

  • Patent number: 4027528
    Abstract: Apparatus for use in inspecting ferromagnetic wall members. The apparatus comprises a telescopically extendable pole member having a carriage attached to the extendable end of the telescope. The carriage comprises a mounting frame attached to one of its ends to the extendable end of the telescope. A shaft extends through the mid portion of the mounting frame generally perpendicular to the telescope. Wheels consisting at least in part of permanent magnetic material are rotatably mounted on each end of the shaft. An ultrasonic transducer is attached to the other end of the mounting frame. An electric current carrying cable is electrically connected to the transducer and a waterline having an open end adjacent the end of the transducer is attached to the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1975
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1977
    Inventor: Bill D. Tyree
  • Patent number: 3999423
    Abstract: An ultrasonic apparatus for inspecting ferromagnetic surfaces is described. The apparatus comprises a central main frame having two support frames in hinged attachment to it with one support frame on either side of the main frame. Two axles extend through each support frame and each axle has a roller formed at least in part of permanent magnetic material mounted on its outer end and a sprocket wheel mounted on its inner end. Motor drive means are mounted on each support frame. Two sprocket wheels are mounted on the motor drive shaft and a chain drive connects the sprocket wheels on the drive shaft with those on the axles. A support bracket is mounted on the forward end of the main frame. An axle extends through the support bracket and mounted on the axle are a roller and an ultrasonic transducer. The apparatus may be placed on a vertical ferromagnetic wall where it is held by the permanent magnetic material of the rollers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1976
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1976
    Inventor: Bill D. Tyree