Patents by Inventor James Hardman

James Hardman 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).

  • Pallet defect inspection systems and methods
    Publication number: 20060249436
    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting a defect in a pallet comprising a load applicator operable to apply a predetermined load force to a top or bottom surface of a pallet, and a sensor operable to detect a portion of a surface opposite the top or bottom surface to which a load force is applied, extending downwardly or upwardly, respectively, more than a predetermined distance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2005
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Inventors: James Hardman, Charles Crawford, Donald Hershey