Patents by Inventor Jarred Smith

Jarred Smith 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).

  • Method of delivering a tool into a submerged bore
    Patent number: 7715516
    Abstract: A method for delivery of a tool into a submerged bore includes controlling the movement of a tool delivery device in the pool by operating at least one propulsion drive located on the tool delivery device. The tool delivery device is coupled to an inlet to the bore and a tool is inserted from the tool delivery device through the inlet and into the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2010
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jarred Smith, Jack Matsumoto, Christopher M Welsh, Trevor J Davis
  • Bore inspection probe
    Patent number: 7543512
    Abstract: A probe for inspecting a bore includes a housing dimensioned for insertion into the bore and a plurality of stabilization legs having a first end attached to the housing and a second end extendable from the housing. The stabilization legs are configured to contact the inner surface of the bore. A plurality of sensor arms is extendable from the housing and is rotatable relative to the stabilization legs. A motor provides for rotating the sensor arms relative to the stabilization legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jarred A Smith, Christopher M. Welsh, Trevor J Davis
  • Apparatus for delivering a tool into a submerged bore
    Patent number: 7512207
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a tool into a nuclear reactor jet pump submerged in a reactor pool includes a frame, and a propulsion unit for controlling the movement of the tool delivery apparatus within a pool of liquid. A guide assembly provides for delivery and insertion of the tool into an inlet of the jet pump and includes a bore insertion portion. A tool position driver provides for controlling the vertical position of the tool in relation to the guide assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: Jarred Smith, Jack T Matsumoto, Christopher M Welsh, Trevor J Davis, Jeffrey J Grinnell, David P Ketcham
  • Bore inspection probe
    Publication number: 20060230846
    Abstract: A probe for inspecting a bore includes a housing dimensioned for insertion into the bore and a plurality of stabilization legs having a first end attached to the housing and a second end extendable from the housing. The stabilization legs are configured to contact the inner surface of the bore. A plurality of sensor arms is extendable from the housing and is rotatable relative to the stabilization legs. A motor provides for rotating the sensor arms relative to the stabilization legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventors: Jarred Smith, Christopher Welsh, Trevor Davis
  • Method of delivering a tool into a submerged bore
    Publication number: 20060227921
    Abstract: A method for delivery of a tool into a submerged bore includes controlling the movement of a tool delivery device in the pool by operating at least one propulsion drive located on the tool delivery device. The tool delivery device is coupled to an inlet to the bore and a tool is inserted from the tool delivery device through the inlet and into the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Jarred Smith, Jack Matsumoto, Christopher Welsh, Trevor Davis
  • Apparatus for delivering a tool into a submerged bore
    Publication number: 20060226668
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivering a tool into a nuclear reactor jet pump submerged in a reactor pool includes a frame, and a propulsion unit for controlling the movement of the tool delivery apparatus within a pool of liquid. A guide assembly provides for delivery and insertion of the tool into an inlet of the jet pump and includes a bore insertion portion. A tool position driver provides for controlling the vertical position of the tool in relation to the guide assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Jarred Smith, Jack Matsumoto, Christopher Welsh, Trevor Davis, Jeffrey Grinnell, David Ketchan