Patents by Inventor Jerry T. McElroy

Jerry T. McElroy 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).

  • Ultrasonic contact-type search unit
    Patent number: 3950660
    Abstract: An ultrasonic nondestructive testing system and a contact-type, ultrasonic search unit for use in connection therewith are disclosed. The ultrasonic search unit includes a transducer crystal for receiving and transmitting ultrasonic energy, a housing in which the crystal is mounted, a dampening backing compound, and a wear-resistant cylindrical member or ring disposed within the housing and in which the crystal is mounted to provide a hard, durable, long-lasting contact face.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 1972
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1976
    Assignee: Automation Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Jerry T. McElroy