Patents by Inventor John H. Costello

John H. Costello 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).

  • Self-contained underwater velocimetry apparatus
    Patent number: 7864305
    Abstract: A velocimetry apparatus and method for the collection of target-specific images of fluid motions are disclosed. The apparatus includes a camera and a light source. The camera collects and provides images of the fluid showing instantaneous positions of particles in the fluid. The light source provides a light sheet (two-dimensional) or volume (three-dimensional) to illuminate the particles. The camera and the light source are powered by portable energy sources and measure instantaenous velocity of the fluid in a field of view. Shape and distance between first camera, the light source and the portable energy sources are so configured that the apparatus is a self-contained apparatus portable by a diver during operation thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignees: California Institute of Technology, Roger Williams University, Providence College
    Inventors: John Oluseun Dabiri, Kakani Katija Young, John H. Costello, Sean P. Colin
  • SELF-CONTAINED UNDERWATER VELOCIMETRY APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20100039638
    Abstract: A velocimetry apparatus and method for the collection of target-specific images of fluid motions are disclosed. The apparatus includes a camera and a light source. The camera collects and provides images of the fluid showing instantaneous positions of particles in the fluid. The light source provides a light sheet (two-dimensional) or volume (three-dimensional) to illuminate the particles. The camera and the light source are powered by portable energy sources and measure instantaenous velocity of the fluid in a field of view. Shape and distance between first camera, the light source and the portable energy sources are so configured that the apparatus is a self-contained apparatus portable by a diver during operation thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 18, 2010
    Inventors: John Oluseun DABIRI, Kakani Katija Young, John H. Costello, Sean P. Colin