Patents by Inventor John James Nyholt

John James Nyholt 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).

  • Pivoting ultrasonic probe mount and methods for use
    Patent number: 8995225
    Abstract: A device for conducting ultrasonic inspections comprises a base. In addition, the device comprises a probe housing pivotally coupled to the base with a suspension system. Further, the device comprises an ultrasonic probe disposed within the probe housing and configured to transmit ultrasonic signals. The suspension system is configured to permit the probe housing to pivot relative to the base to transmit ultrasonic signals in a plurality of directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventor: John James Nyholt
  • Linearly-travelling ultrasonic probe mount and methods for use
    Patent number: 8978477
    Abstract: A device for conducting an ultrasonic inspection of an object of interest comprises a base member. In addition, the device comprises a track coupled to the base member. Further, the device comprises a carriage moveably coupled to the track. Still further, the device comprises a drive system coupled to the carriage and configured to move the carriage linearly along the track. Moreover, the device comprises an ultrasonic probe coupled to the carriage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: BP Corporation North America Inc.
    Inventor: John James Nyholt
  • LINEARLY-TRAVELLING ULTRASONIC PROBE MOUNT AND METHODS FOR USE
    Publication number: 20120285249
    Abstract: A device for conducting an ultrasonic inspection of an object of interest comprises a base member. In addition, the device comprises a track coupled to the base member. Further, the device comprises a carriage moveably coupled to the track. Still further, the device comprises a drive system coupled to the carriage and configured to move the carriage linearly along the track. Moreover, the device comprises an ultrasonic probe coupled to the carriage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventor: John James Nyholt
  • PIVOTING ULTRASONIC PROBE MOUNT AND METHODS FOR USE
    Publication number: 20120287756
    Abstract: A device for conducting ultrasonic inspections comprises a base. In addition, the device comprises a probe housing pivotally coupled to the base with a suspension system. Further, the device comprises an ultrasonic probe disposed within the probe housing and configured to transmit ultrasonic signals. The suspension system is configured to permit the probe housing to pivot relative to the base to transmit ultrasonic signals in a plurality of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: BP CORPORATION NORTH AMERICA INC.
    Inventor: John James Nyholt