Patents by Inventor Gene P. Allocca

Gene P. Allocca 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: 7573586
    Abstract: A method of measuring a coating thickness involves projecting a pattern of light on a surface. A first reflection of the pattern of light is received by a first image capturing device. A second reflection of the pattern of light is received by an image capturing device which may be the same or a different image capturing device. The first reflection is compared with the second reflection. A first dated map of the surface is created by comparing the first reflection and the second reflection. A coating is deposited on the surface. A second data map of the surface with the coating is created by comparing reflections. The first data map and the second data map are then compared to determine a thickness of the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: United Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Jesse R. Boyer, Gene P. Allocca, Randall W. Joyner, Jeffrey K. Pearson