Patents by Inventor John E. Todd

John E. Todd 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).

  • Patent number: 4215583
    Abstract: A non-destructive bond testing apparatus utilizes impedance variation represented by both the phase and amplitude of the signal vector response of a sonic energy generating and receiving probe, which is applied to a laminar, honeycomb or fiber composite structure under test. Typical bonding methods for which this bondtester and method are applicable include adhesive bonding, diffusion bonding, brazing, resistance and impact/friction bonding. A cathode ray tube displays the tip of the vector (as a bright dot) which represents the impedance characteristic affected by the structure under test.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1978
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1980
    Assignee: NDT Instruments, Inc.
    Inventors: Ronald J. Botsco, John E. Todd, Robert L. Jones