Patents by Inventor James Edward Matson

James Edward Matson 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).

  • Online installation system of ultrasonic steam measurement device
    Patent number: 11221243
    Abstract: Online installation systems and methods are provided for online installations of ultrasonic steam measurement devices in steam pipes. In one embodiment, a tool is provided and includes a transducer assembly configured to be coupled to a distal end of an isolation valve installed on a pressurized steam pipe. An ultrasonic transducer can be movably disposed within the transducer assembly, and the ultrasonic transducer can extend through a proximal opening of the transducer assembly and through a distal opening of the transducer assembly. The tool can also include an insertion mechanism configured to be coupled to a distal end of the transducer assembly and having a cylindrical housing at least partially enclosing the ultrasonic transducer. The insertion mechanism can include a linear actuator assembly configured to linearly actuate the ultrasonic transducer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: GE Infrastructure Sensing, LLC
    Inventors: Jesse Aaron Caira, Lei Sui, James Edward Matson, Toan Huu Nguyen, Rachel Brielle Avioli
  • ONLINE INSTALLATION SYSTEM OF ULTRASONIC STEAM MEASUREMENT DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190293465
    Abstract: Online installation systems and methods are provided for online installations of ultrasonic steam measurement devices in steam pipes. In one embodiment, a tool is provided and includes a transducer assembly configured to be coupled to a distal end of an isolation valve installed on a pressurized steam pipe. An ultrasonic transducer can be movably disposed within the transducer assembly, and the ultrasonic transducer can extend through a proximal opening of the transducer assembly and through a distal opening of the transducer assembly. The tool can also include an insertion mechanism configured to be coupled to a distal end of the transducer assembly and having a cylindrical housing at least partially enclosing the ultrasonic transducer. The insertion mechanism can include a linear actuator assembly configured to linearly actuate the ultrasonic transducer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: September 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jesse Aaron Caira, Lei Sui, James Edward Matson, Toan Huu Nguyen, Rachel Brielle Avioli