Patents by Inventor Daniel James Kovach

Daniel James Kovach 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: 9559788
    Abstract: An electromagnetic barrier includes a first surface and a second surface. A first transducer is coupled to the first surface. A second transducer is coupled to the second surface such that a signal is transmittable between the first transducer and the second transducer without physically penetrating the electromagnetic barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel James Kovach, Gary E. Georgeson, Andrew M. Robb
  • Patent number: 9020767
    Abstract: A monitoring system includes a transducer coupled to an outer surface of a tank wall. The transducer is oriented to transmit a first signal through the tank wall. An intermediate reflective surface is positioned within the fuel storage tank. The intermediate reflective surface is oriented to produce a first reflected signal associated with the first signal. A controller is programmed to calculate a fuel level based on at least the first signal and the first reflected signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Gary E. Georgeson, Daniel James Kovach, William Joseph Tapia, Andrew M. Robb
  • Publication number: 20130148472
    Abstract: An electromagnetic barrier includes a first surface and a second surface. A first transducer is coupled to the first surface. A second transducer is coupled to the second surface such that a signal is transmittable between the first transducer and the second transducer without physically penetrating the electromagnetic barrier.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: Daniel James Kovach, Gary E. Georgeson, Andrew M. Robb
  • Publication number: 20130132004
    Abstract: A monitoring system includes a transducer coupled to an outer surface of a tank wall. The transducer is oriented to transmit a first signal through the tank wall. An intermediate reflective surface is positioned within the fuel storage tank. The intermediate reflective surface is oriented to produce a first reflected signal associated with the first signal. A controller is programmed to calculate a fuel level based on at least the first signal and the first reflected signal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Inventors: Gary E. Georgeson, Daniel James Kovach, William Joseph Tapia, Andrew M. Robb
  • Patent number: 8264215
    Abstract: Electrical currents are detected and analyzed across structural members in a structural joint, such as a fastener of a vehicle. In some aspects, printed circuit boards etched with Rogowski coil circuits are inserted proximate the structural members in the structural joint. The Rogowski coil circuits may detect an electrical current as it flows through the structural joint. An integrator may integrate a transient current to generate an output signal, such as when the vehicle is subjected to an electrical charge. The output signal may be transmitted to an Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) system for analysis. In various aspects, the IVHM system may enable recording and reporting of various aspects of the current to enable maintenance, inspection, or real time/near real time health assessment of the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2012
    Assignee: The Boeing Company
    Inventors: Daniel James Kovach, Andrew M. Robb