Patents by Inventor John P. Baraona

John P. Baraona 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).

  • Flexible probe assembly for use in nondestructive testing of a convex workpiece surface
    Patent number: 4543528
    Abstract: A flexible test assembly is disclosed for use in nondestructive testing of ferrous objects of a variety of cross-sections. Spaced test heads are fixed to a non-magnetic, flexible band member. Each test head includes a body which houses a test probe. The flexible band member is connected to a clevis assembly through a spring biased double hinged connecting assembly. An urging means urges the clevis toward a workpiece surface to bring wear shoes of the test heads into engagement and tension the flexible test assembly into conformity with the surface of the workpiece.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1983
    Date of Patent: September 24, 1985
    Assignee: Republic Steel Corporation
    Inventor: John P. Baraona