Patents by Inventor J. Stephen Cargill

J. Stephen Cargill 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).

  • Publication number: 20040004475
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for the improved throughput and increased reliability for inspection of critical surfaces on aircraft engine disks. Eddy current sensor arrays allow two-dimensional images to be generated for detection of cracks in regions with fretting damage. Background variations due to fretting damage and stress variations are also accommodated. These arrays are combined with instrumentation that permits parallel data acquisition for each sensing element and rapid inspection rates. Inflatable support structures behind the sensor array improve sensor durability and reduce fixturing requirements for the inspection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 8, 2004
    Applicant: JENTEK Sensors, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil J. Goldfine, Vladimir A. Zilberstein, J. Stephen Cargill, Darrell E. Schlicker, Ian C. Shay, Andrew P. Washabaugh, Vladimir Tsukernik, David C. Grundy, Mark D. Windoloski