Patents by Inventor Joseph O'Loughlin

Joseph O'Loughlin 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).

  • Systems and methods for honeycomb body inspection
    Patent number: 11946876
    Abstract: Improved inspection techniques are described herein for checking for the presence of and identifying surface defects on a honeycomb body. The improved inspection utilizes measurement of travel of an outer surface of the honeycomb body to collect images of the outer surface. The images are combined into a composite image showing the outer surface of the honeycomb body. The composite image is analyzed to identify surface defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Joshua Andrew Barnes, Russell Wayne Madara, Robert Joseph O'Loughlin, Jr., Christie James Suber, Eric Daniel Treacy, Paul Edward Washburn, Michael Yen-Ting Wu, Xiaotian Zou
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR HONEYCOMB BODY INSPECTION
    Publication number: 20220299449
    Abstract: Improved inspection techniques are described herein for checking for the presence of and identifying surface defects on a honeycomb body. The improved inspection utilizes measurement of travel of an outer surface of the honeycomb body to collect images of the outer surface. The images are combined into a composite image showing the outer surface of the honeycomb body. The composite image is analyzed to identify surface defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Inventors: Joshua Andrew Barnes, Russell Wayne Madara, Robert Joseph O'Loughlin, Jr., Christie James Suber, Eric Daniel Treacy, Paul Edward Washburn, Michael Yen-Ting Wu, Xiaotian Zou
  • HEAD SUPPORT APPARATUS
    Publication number: 20160346146
    Abstract: A head support apparatus for attachment to a wheelchair or bed includes a headband or harness to be fitted to the patient's head, and a lifting device attached to the headband or harness for lifting and supporting the patient's head, the lifting device being adapted to periodically raise and support the patient's head and subsequently allow the patient's head to slump forwards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Inventor: Joseph O'Loughlin