Patents by Inventor Daniel L. Yoder

Daniel L. Yoder 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: 6530278
    Abstract: An ultrasonic testing system for testing the circumferential girth welds of a tank for defects utilizes a probe trolley to which six probes are attached. The probe trolley is clamped to a drive unit which runs upon a track that is removably attached to the interior surface of the tank. The track is positioned so that the probe trolley travels over the weld as the drive unit negotiates the track. Coupling fluid is supplied to the probe trolley so that a layer of coupling fluid exists between the probes and the tank interior surface adjacent to the weld. Ultrasonic beams emitted by the probe travel through the coupling fluid, into the tank wall and weld and are reflected. Data from the probes is directed to a processor where it is analyzed, displayed and stored.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventors: Matthew D. Bowersox, Jerry H. Spigelmyer, Daniel L. Yoder, Dane E. Hackenberger, Sherrill R. Harris, William P. Waldron, Frederick R. Hoar