Patents by Inventor Emmanuel G. Fernando

Emmanuel G. Fernando 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).

  • Method and apparatus to perform profile measurements on wet cement and to report discrepancies
    Patent number: 7762144
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system are disclosed, which provide a means of real time surface profile evaluation in wet cement. The sliding profiler can be pulled behind various stages in a paving train. The user is alerted to profile discrepancies while the cement is still pliable and afforded the opportunity to make adjustments to the paving process, to include additional finishing. The system is made of affordable components and thus is appropriate for construction projects of different scale. In addition, multiple sliding profilers can measure the profile of multiple wheel paths simultaneously. The system can measure profile changes of less than 150 mils. Use of the system described herein will contribute to better roadways at lower costs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2010
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Roger S. Walker, Emmanuel G. Fernando
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS TO PERFORM PROFILE MEASUREMENTS ON WET CEMENT AND TO REPORT DISCREPANCIES
    Publication number: 20090103978
    Abstract: An apparatus, method, and system are disclosed, which provide a means of real time surface profile evaluation in wet cement. The sliding profiler can be pulled behind various stages in a paving train. The user is alerted to profile discrepancies while the cement is still pliable and afforded the opportunity to make adjustments to the paving process, to include additional finishing. The system is made of affordable components and thus is appropriate for construction projects of different scale. In addition, multiple sliding profilers can measure the profile of multiple wheel paths simultaneously. The system can measure profile changes of less than 150 mils. Use of the system described herein will contribute to better roadways at lower costs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2007
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Roger S. Walker, Emmanuel G. Fernando