Patents by Inventor Elliott Morris
Elliott Morris 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).
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Patent number: 11946882Abstract: Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are individually controllable for improved positioning on the pipeline to facilitate image acquisition. Embodiments may also include mounting systems to house and carry imaging equipment configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such mounting systems may be adjustable to account for different sizes of pipes (e.g., 2-40+ inches), and may be configured to account for traversing various pipe support structures. Still further, mounting systems may include quick-release members to allow for removal and re-mounting of imaging equipment when traversing support structures. In other aspects, embodiments may be directed toward control systems for the robotic crawler which assist in the navigation and image capture capabilities of the crawler.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2023Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 11887291Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection. Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2023Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20230280289Abstract: The present disclosure provide pipe scanning systems suitable for performing integrity and reliability inspection of pipelines, including insulated and non-insulated pipelines. The pipe scanning system may include a track disposed about a surface of the pipeline (e.g., on top of the insulation for insulated pipelines or on top of the pipe for non-insulated pipelines) and a scanning device mounted on the track via a drive carriage. The drive carriage includes components to facilitate movement of the drive carriage and the scanning device along the track such that the scanning device travels about the circumference of the pipeline. The scanning device includes an x-ray emitter and a digital x-ray detector that may capture media content indicative of a scanned section of the pipeline (e.g., a 360° circumferential scan), and the media content may be analyzed to detect the presence of one or more defects, such as corrosion under insulation (CUI).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: John Musgrave, Elliott Morris, Kelly Morris
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Publication number: 20230228694Abstract: Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are individually controllable for improved positioning on the pipeline to facilitate image acquisition. Embodiments may also include mounting systems to house and carry imaging equipment configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such mounting systems may be adjustable to account for different sizes of pipes (e.g., 2-40+ inches), and may be configured to account for traversing various pipe support structures. Still further, mounting systems may include quick-release members to allow for removal and re-mounting of imaging equipment when traversing support structures. In other aspects, embodiments may be directed toward control systems for the robotic crawler which assist in the navigation and image capture capabilities of the crawler.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2023Publication date: July 20, 2023Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20230214979Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection. Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2023Publication date: July 6, 2023Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 11639905Abstract: The present disclosure provide pipe scanning systems suitable for performing integrity and reliability inspection of pipelines, including insulated and non-insulated pipelines. The pipe scanning system may include a track disposed about a surface of the pipeline (e.g., on top of the insulation for insulated pipelines or on top of the pipe for non-insulated pipelines) and a scanning device mounted on the track via a drive carriage. The drive carriage includes components to facilitate movement of the drive carriage and the scanning device along the track such that the scanning device travels about the circumference of the pipeline. The scanning device includes an x-ray emitter and a digital x-ray detector that may capture media content indicative of a scanned section of the pipeline (e.g., a 360° circumferential scan), and the media content may be analyzed to detect the presence of one or more defects, such as corrosion under insulation (CUI).Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2021Date of Patent: May 2, 2023Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: John Musgrave, Elliott Morris, Kelly Morris
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Patent number: 11635391Abstract: Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are individually controllable for improved positioning on the pipeline to facilitate image acquisition. Embodiments may also include mounting systems to house and carry imaging equipment configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such mounting systems may be adjustable to account for different sizes of pipes (e.g., 2-40+ inches), and may be configured to account for traversing various pipe support structures. Still further, mounting systems may include quick-release members to allow for removal and re-mounting of imaging equipment when traversing support structures. In other aspects, embodiments may be directed toward control systems for the robotic crawler which assist in the navigation and image capture capabilities of the crawler.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 11587217Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection. Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2021Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20230049542Abstract: The present disclosure provide pipe scanning systems suitable for performing integrity and reliability inspection of pipelines, including insulated and non-insulated pipelines. The pipe scanning system may include a track disposed about a surface of the pipeline (e.g., on top of the insulation for insulated pipelines or on top of the pipe for non-insulated pipelines) and a scanning device mounted on the track via a drive carriage. The drive carriage includes components to facilitate movement of the drive carriage and the scanning device along the track such that the scanning device travels about the circumference of the pipeline. The scanning device includes an x-ray emitter and a digital x-ray detector that may capture media content indicative of a scanned section of the pipeline (e.g., a 360° circumferential scan), and the media content may be analyzed to detect the presence of one or more defects, such as corrosion under insulation (CUI).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: John Musgrave, Elliott Morris, Kelly Morris
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Publication number: 20220026374Abstract: Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are individually controllable for improved positioning on the pipeline to facilitate image acquisition. Embodiments may also include mounting systems to house and carry imaging equipment configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such mounting systems may be adjustable to account for different sizes of pipes (e.g., 2-40+ inches), and may be configured to account for traversing various pipe support structures. Still further, mounting systems may include quick-release members to allow for removal and re-mounting of imaging equipment when traversing support structures. In other aspects, embodiments may be directed toward control systems for the robotic crawler which assist in the navigation and image capture capabilities of the crawler.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2021Publication date: January 27, 2022Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 11143599Abstract: Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are individually controllable for improved positioning on the pipeline to facilitate image acquisition. Embodiments may also include mounting systems to house and carry imaging equipment configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such mounting systems may be adjustable to account for different sizes of pipes (e.g., 2-40+ inches), and may be configured to account for traversing various pipe support structures. Still further, mounting systems may include quick-release members to allow for removal and re-mounting of imaging equipment when traversing support structures. In other aspects, embodiments may be directed toward control systems for the robotic crawler which assist in the navigation and image capture capabilities of the crawler.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20210183042Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection. Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2021Publication date: June 17, 2021Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 10929968Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection. Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: MISTRAS GROUP, INC.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 10890505Abstract: Devices and methods for conducting pipeline inspecting operations are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices with a plurality of arms, which carry imaging equipment, such as radiation sources and linear detectors disposed on or coupled to arms of the plurality of arms. The robotic crawler is configured to traverse a target pipeline, and the arms of the plurality of arms are configured to rotate with respect to the pipeline to move the radiation sources and/or the linear detectors in order to avoid an obstruction on the target pipeline while traversing.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20200410661Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection. Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2020Publication date: December 31, 2020Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 10783623Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection. Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 22, 2020Assignee: Mistras Group, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20200175667Abstract: Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices which carry imaging equipment and traverse a target pipe which are configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such systems may substantially reduce and in some cases overcome the need to take multiple traversals of a pipeline under inspection, Embodiments may also be directed toward control systems for such devices as well as image processing systems which process the multiple image sets to produce a composite imaging result.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20200173879Abstract: Devices and methods for conducting pipeline inspecting operations are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler or other devices with a plurality of arms, which carry imaging equipment, such as radiation sources and linear detectors disposed on or coupled to arms of the plurality of arms. The robotic crawler is configured to traverse a target pipeline, and the arms of the plurality of arms are configured to rotate with respect to the pipeline to move the radiation sources and/or the linear detectors in order to avoid an obstruction on the target pipeline while traversing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Publication number: 20200173935Abstract: Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are individually controllable for improved positioning on the pipeline to facilitate image acquisition. Embodiments may also include mounting systems to house and carry imaging equipment configured to capture image data simultaneously from a plurality of angles. Such mounting systems may be adjustable to account for different sizes of pipes (e.g., 2-40 inches), and may be configured to account for traversing various pipe support structures. Still further, mounting systems may include quick-release members to allow for removal and re-mounting of imaging equipment when traversing support structures. In other aspects, embodiments may be directed toward control systems for the robotic crawler which assist in the navigation and image capture capabilities of the crawler.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2018Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Kelly Morris, Elliott Morris, John Musgrave
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Patent number: 10631570Abstract: A tool tray, its application system, and method of applying concentrate provides a tool holding container and a dab stick configured to apply a concentrate, such as cannabis concentrate, to a heated medium. The tool holding container stores the concentrate. The tool holding container includes a base end for resting on a surface, an annular end having a notch, a sidewall joining the ends, forming a cavity. A dab stick is detachably insertable in the notch to elevate the dab stick above the surface, and prevent the dab stick from rolling off the rim of tool holding container. The dab stick may also access concentrate from the cavity for application to a heated medium.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Inventor: Robert Elliott Morris