Patents by Inventor Brandon Lee Smith

Brandon Lee Smith 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).

  • System and apparatus for visual inspection of a nuclear vessel
    Patent number: 9646727
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and apparatus for visual inspection of a nuclear vessel. The system includes a submersible remotely operated vehicle (SROV) system that is movable to an area within a nuclear vessel. The SROV system includes a maneuverable inspection camera assembly for visual inspection of nuclear vessel components, where the inspection camera assembly is maneuverable in relation to the SROV system. The system also includes a control system located in an area remote from the area within the nuclear vessel. The control system is configured to control the movement of the SROV system and the maneuvering of the inspection camera assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Lee Smith, Colin F. Kelemen, Vladimir V. Ghita
  • SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR VISUAL INSPECTION OF A NUCLEAR VESSEL
    Publication number: 20130033594
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a system and apparatus for visual inspection of a nuclear vessel. The system includes a submersible remotely operated vehicle (SROV) system that is movable to an area within a nuclear vessel. The SROV system includes a maneuverable inspection camera assembly for visual inspection of nuclear vessel components, where the inspection camera assembly is maneuverable in relation to the SROV system. The system also includes a control system located in an area remote from the area within the nuclear vessel. The control system is configured to control the movement of the SROV system and the maneuvering of the inspection camera assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC
    Inventors: Brandon Lee Smith, Colin F. Kelemen, Vladimir V. Ghita
  • Camber mount
    Patent number: D809977
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Steeda Autosports, Inc.
    Inventor: Brandon Lee Smith
  • Shock mount
    Patent number: D814287
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2018
    Assignee: STEEDA AUTOSPORTS, INC.
    Inventor: Brandon Lee Smith