Patents by Inventor Mark A. Osterkamp
Mark A. Osterkamp 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).
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Patent number: 8705028Abstract: Containerized systems are provided. In one embodiment, a containerized system includes a moveable three-dimensional container, a first generator, a second generator, and a scanner. The first generator is located within the container, and the second generator is located outside of the container. The scanner is mechanically supported by the container and transmits waves received from the first and the second generators. The containerized system optionally includes one or more rails connected to the outside of the container, and the scanner moves along the one or more rails. The containerized system may also include a multi-axes arm that positions the scanner and that is mechanically supported by the container. Furthermore, the containerized system may include an interferometer, an electronics rack, and/or an air conditioning unit.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2011Date of Patent: April 22, 2014Assignee: PaR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Osterkamp, Kenneth R. Yawn, Alan J. Norris
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Accurate image acquisition for structured-light system for optical shape and positional measurements
Patent number: 8220335Abstract: A system and method for the analysis of composite materials. Improved techniques for the measurement of the shape and position of the composite article are provided, which include improved scanning rates using structured light.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2008Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, Jr., Mark A. Osterkamp, David L. Kaiser, Tho X. Do -
Publication number: 20120033209Abstract: Containerized systems are provided. In one embodiment, a containerized system includes a moveable three-dimensional container, a first generator, a second generator, and a scanner. The first generator is located within the container, and the second generator is located outside of the container. The scanner is mechanically supported by the container and transmits waves received from the first and the second generators. The containerized system optionally includes one or more rails connected to the outside of the container, and the scanner moves along the one or more rails. The containerized system may also include a multi-axes arm that positions the scanner and that is mechanically supported by the container. Furthermore, the containerized system may include an interferometer, an electronics rack, and/or an air conditioning unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2011Publication date: February 9, 2012Applicant: PaR Systems, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Osterkamp, Kenneth R. Yawn, Alan J. Norris
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Patent number: 7784348Abstract: An ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) system operable to inspect target materials is provided. This ultrasonic NDE system includes an articulated robot, an ultrasound inspection head, a processing module, and a control module. The ultrasound inspection head couples to or mounts on the articulated robot. The ultrasound inspection head is operable to deliver a generation laser beam, a detection laser beam, and collect phase modulated light scattered by the target materials. The processing module processes the phase modulated light and produces information about the internal structure of the target materials. The control module directs the articulated robot to position the ultrasound inspection head according to a pre-determined scan plan.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2007Date of Patent: August 31, 2010Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, Jr., Kenneth Yawn, Mark Osterkamp
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Patent number: 7734133Abstract: A laser transmission system is used for inspecting workpieces. The system has a source of laser beams that is coupled to a first lens assembly. A first hollow core waveguide is operably coupled to the first lens assembly. An end of an optical fiber coupled to the first hollow core waveguide. A second hollow core waveguide is coupled to the other end of the optical fiber. A second lens assembly operably coupled to the second hollow core waveguide. The length of the hollow core waveguides range from about 5 to 100 times the focal lengths of the lens assemblies. A motion control system is operably coupled to the second hollow core waveguide and the second lens assembly for controllably displacing the second hollow core waveguide and the second lens assembly with respect to a workpiece.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2008Date of Patent: June 8, 2010Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, Jr., Mark A. Osterkamp
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Publication number: 20090285523Abstract: A laser transmission system.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Inventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, JR., Mark A. Osterkamp
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Publication number: 20090287450Abstract: A system and method for the analysis of composite materials. Structured light measurements are used to determine the 3-dimensional shape of an object, which is then analyzed to minimize the number of scans when performing laser ultrasound measurements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, JR., Mark A. Osterkamp, David L. Kaiser, Tho X. Do, Kenneth R. Yawn
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ACCURATE IMAGE ACQUISITION FOR STRUCTURED-LIGHT SYSTEM FOR OPTICAL SHAPE AND POSITIONAL MEASUREMENTS
Publication number: 20090284593Abstract: A system and method for the analysis of composite materials. Improved techniques for the measurement of the shape and position of the composite article are provided, which include improved scanning rates using structured light.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, JR., Mark A. Osterkamp, David L. Kaiser, Tho X. Do -
Publication number: 20090287427Abstract: A system and method for the analysis of composite materials. Laser ultrasound measurements of composite materials are correlated to the shape and position of the composite article.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2008Publication date: November 19, 2009Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATIONInventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, JR., David L. Kaiser, Mark A. Osterkamp
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Publication number: 20090010285Abstract: An ultrasonic non-destructive evaluation (NDE) system operable to inspect target materials is provided. This ultrasonic NDE system includes an articulated robot, an ultrasound inspection head, a processing module, and a control module. The ultrasound inspection head couples to or mounts on the articulated robot. The ultrasound inspection head is operable to deliver a generation laser beam, a detection laser beam, and collect phase modulated light scattered by the target materials. The processing module processes the phase modulated light and produces information about the internal structure of the target materials. The control module directs the articulated robot to position the ultrasound inspection head according to a pre-determined scan plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2007Publication date: January 8, 2009Inventors: Marc Dubois, Thomas E. Drake, JR., Kenneth Yawn, Mark Osterkamp
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Patent number: 7463363Abstract: The present invention for detecting ultasonic displacements includes a detection laser to generate a first pulsed laser beam to generate the ultrasonic surface displacements on a surface of the target. A seocond pulsed laser beam to detect the ultrasonic surface displacements on a surface of the target. Collection optics to collect phase modulated light from the first pulsed laser beam either reflected or scattered by the target. An interferometer which processes the phase modulated light and generate at least one output signal. A processor that processes the at least one output signal to obtain data representative of the ultrasonic surface displacements at the target.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2003Date of Patent: December 9, 2008Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Thomas E. Drake, Jr., Mark A. Osterkamp
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Publication number: 20040027578Abstract: The present invention for detecting ultasonic displacements includes a detection laser to generate a first pulsed laser beam to generate the ultrasonic surface displacements on a surface of the target. A seocond pulsed laser beam to detect the ultrasonic surface displacements on a surface of the target. Collection optics to collect phase modulated light from the first pulsed laser beam either reflected or scattered by the target. An interferometer which processes the phase modulated light and generate at least one output signal. A processor that processes the at least one output signal to obtain data representative of the ultrasonic surface displacements at the target.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Thomas E. Drake, Mark A. Osterkamp
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Patent number: 6633384Abstract: The present invention for detecting ultrasonic displacements includes a detection laser to generate a first pulsed laser beam to generate the ultrasonic surface displacements on a surface of the target. A second pulsed laser beam to detect the ultrasonic surface displacements on a surface of the target. Collection optics to collect phase modulated light from the first pulsed laser beam either reflected or scattered by the target. An interferometer which processes the phase modulated light and generate at least one output signal. A processor that processes the at least one output signal to obtain data representative of the ultrasonic surface displacements at the target.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Lockheed Martin CorporationInventors: Thomas E. Drake, Jr., Mark A. Osterkamp