Patents by Inventor David W. Bricker

David W. Bricker 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).

  • Systems and methods for plate-up detection
    Patent number: 11781238
    Abstract: Systems for electroplating seal inspection may include a module configured to support a seal for inspection. The module may include a set of supports positioned to contact an interior rim of the seal. The module may be configured to rotate the seal about a central axis. The system may also include a detector positioned on the module. The detector may be positioned to scan an exterior surface of the seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Heller, David W. Bricker
  • Automated crack detection system and method for vehicle closure
    Patent number: 7765073
    Abstract: An automated crack detection system and method for determining a crack initiation potential of a vehicle closure includes a vehicle closure operatively mounted to a vehicle. One or more specific locations on the vehicle closure are identified for monitoring and one or more sensors are mounted on the vehicle closure at the one or more specific locations identified. A signal analyzer assembly is linked to the one or more sensors for receiving acoustic emission signals therefrom when the vehicle closure is repeatedly opened and closed. The signal analyzer assembly compares the signals received to a predetermined threshold to determine a crack initiation potential of said vehicle closure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: David W. Bricker
  • AUTOMATED CRACK DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR VEHICLE CLOSURE
    Publication number: 20090198455
    Abstract: An automated crack detection system and method for determining a crack initiation potential of a vehicle closure includes a vehicle closure operatively mounted to a vehicle. One or more specific locations on the vehicle closure are identified for monitoring and one or more sensors are mounted on the vehicle closure at the one or more specific locations identified. A signal analyzer assembly is linked to the one or more sensors for receiving acoustic emission signals therefrom when the vehicle closure is repeatedly opened and closed. The signal analyzer assembly compares the signals received to a predetermined threshold to determine a crack initiation potential of said vehicle closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2008
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: David W. Bricker