Patents by Inventor Francois Xavier de Fromont

Francois Xavier de Fromont 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: 11869052
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to provide for a non-destructive testing (NDT) ecosystem. The NDT ecosystem includes a repository of digital content, and a store configured to sell the digital content to a customer, wherein the digital content is executable by a NDT device and wherein the digital content is created by a plurality of entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLC
    Inventors: Sekhar Soorianarayanan, Robert Carroll Ward, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Jason Howard Messinger
  • Patent number: 11601332
    Abstract: A method includes receiving data characterizing digital content from a repository of digital content. The method also includes receiving data characterizing a right to use the digital content from a store configured to sell a right to use the digital content to a customer associated with a non-destructive testing device. The method further includes performing an inspection of machinery using the non-destructive testing device based on the received digital content and the received right to use the digital content. The inspection can be performed by one or more of executing, using, and displaying the digital content. Related systems, devices, and non-transitory computer-readable mediums are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont
  • Publication number: 20200265490
    Abstract: A method includes receiving data characterizing digital content from a repository of digital content. The method also includes receiving data characterizing a right to use the digital content from a store configured to sell a right to use the digital content to a customer associated with a non-destructive testing device. The method further includes performing an inspection of machinery using the non-destructive testing device based on the received digital content and the received right to use the digital content. The inspection can be performed by one or more of executing, using, and displaying the digital content. Related systems, devices, and non-transitory computer-readable mediums are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Fromont
  • Patent number: 10672046
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to provide for a repository of digital content, and to provide for a store configured to sell a right to use the digital content to a customer and to transmit the digital content to a non-destructive testing (NDT) device, and wherein the digital content is configured to be executed by, used by, or displayed the NDT device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2020
    Assignee: Baker Hughes, a GE Company, LLC
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont
  • Publication number: 20190333366
    Abstract: A system may include a non-destructive testing (NDT) device. The NDT device may further include a communications system configured to receive control data from an external system, wherein the NDT device is configured to use the control data to control a component included in the NDT device, to control a parameter of the NDT device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Publication date: October 31, 2019
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Michael Christopher Domke
  • Publication number: 20190295139
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to provide for a non-destructive testing (NDT) ecosystem. The NDT ecosystem includes a repository of digital content, and a store configured to sell the digital content to a customer, wherein the digital content is executable by a NDT device and wherein the digital content is created by a plurality of entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sekhar Soorianarayanan, Robert Carroll Ward, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Jason Howard Messinger
  • Patent number: 10325298
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to provide for a non-destructive testing (NDT) ecosystem. The NDT ecosystem includes a repository of digital content, and a store configured to sell the digital content to a customer, wherein the digital content is executable by a NDT device and wherein the digital content is created by a plurality of entities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Sekhar Soorianarayanan, Robert Carroll Ward, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Jason Howard Messinger
  • Patent number: 10290206
    Abstract: A system may include a non-destructive testing (NDT) device. The NDT device may further include a communications system configured to receive control data from an external system, wherein the NDT device is configured to use the control data to control a component included in the NDT device, to control a parameter of the NDT device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Michael Christopher Domke
  • Patent number: 9881510
    Abstract: A testing system for use in conducting testing of a structure, and a method for configuring a testing system are provided. The testing system includes a testing device that includes a presentation interface, a user input interface, a memory device and a processor coupled in communication with the presentation interface, the user input interface, and the memory device. The processor causes the testing device to present to a user, prior to a test session, at least one demonstrative instruction for conducting a test session using the testing device, and at least one test instruction for use while the user is conducting a test session using the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Daniel Scott Groninger, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier de Fromont, Chad Martin Shaffer
  • Publication number: 20170148309
    Abstract: A system may include a non-destructive testing (NDT) device. The NDT device may further include a communications system configured to receive control data from an external system, wherein the NDT device is configured to use the control data to control a component included in the NDT device, to control a parameter of the NDT device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Michael Christopher Domke
  • Patent number: 9581438
    Abstract: A system may include a non-destructive testing (NDT) device. The NDT device may further include a communications system configured to receive control data from an external system, wherein the NDT device is configured to use the control data to control a component included in the NDT device, to control a parameter of the NDT device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Michael Christopher Domke
  • Patent number: 9436811
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor provide for a repository of digital content and to create a first license based on the digital content. The instructions further cause the processor to transmit the first license and the digital content to a non-destructive testing (NDT) device, and wherein the digital content is configured to be executed by, used by, or displayed by the NDT device, or a combination thereof, based on the first license.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Charles Burton Theurer, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont
  • Patent number: 9218470
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to authenticate a user, and to retrieve a user profile based on the user. The instructions further cause the processor to apply the user profile to restrict an operation of a non-destructive testing (NDT) device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Inventors: Michael Christopher Domke, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Jason Howard Messinger, Scott Leo Sbihli
  • Patent number: 9185161
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to transmit device identification information and to receive a space requirement based on a digital content. The instructions further cause the processor to compare a memory space to the space requirement, and if the memory space is greater than the space requirement, receive a digital content based on the device identification, wherein the digital content is configured to be executed by, used by, or displayed by a non-destructive testing (NDT) device, or a combination thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont
  • Publication number: 20150150150
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor provide for a repository of digital content and to create a first license based on the digital content. The instructions further cause the processor to transmit the first license and the digital content to a non-destructive testing (NDT) device, and wherein the digital content is configured to be executed by, used by, or displayed by the NDT device, or a combination thereof, based on the first license.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Charles Burton Theurer, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont
  • Patent number: 9003880
    Abstract: A system includes a non-destructive testing (NDT) system having an NDT probe and a processor. The NDT probe includes a testing sensor and a motion sensor. The testing sensor is configured to capture sensor data from an inspection area, and the motion sensor is configured to detect a measurement speed at which the NDT probe moves relative to the inspection area. The processor is configured to determine a speed comparison between the measurement speed and a reference speed range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Scott Leo Sbihli, Jason Howard Messinger, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Robert Carroll Ward
  • Patent number: 8950004
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor provide for a repository of digital content and to create a first license based on the digital content. The instructions further cause the processor to transmit the first license and the digital content to a non-destructive testing (NDT) device, and wherein the digital content is configured to be executed by, used by, or displayed by the NDT device, or a combination thereof, based on the first license.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Charles Burton Theurer, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont
  • Publication number: 20140207601
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to provide for a non-destructive testing (NDT) ecosystem. The NDT ecosystem includes a repository of digital content, and a store configured to sell the digital content to a customer, wherein the digital content is executable by a NDT device and wherein the digital content is created by a plurality of entities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY
    Inventors: Sekhar Soorianarayanan, Robert Carroll Ward, Michael Christopher Domke, Scott Leo Sbihli, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Jason Howard Messinger
  • Publication number: 20140189851
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor to authenticate a user, and to retrieve a user profile based on the user. The instructions further cause the processor to apply the user profile to restrict an operation of a non-destructive testing (NDT) device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Michael Christopher Domke, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont, Jason Howard Messinger, Scott Leo Sbihli
  • Publication number: 20140189876
    Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium may include executable instructions which, when executed by a processor, cause the processor provide for a repository of digital content and to create a first license based on the digital content. The instructions further cause the processor to transmit the first license and the digital content to a non-destructive testing (NDT) device, and wherein the digital content is configured to be executed by, used by, or displayed by the NDT device, or a combination thereof, based on the first license.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jason Howard Messinger, Michael Christopher Domke, Charles Burton Theurer, Scott Leo Sbihli, Robert Carroll Ward, Francois Xavier De Fromont