Patents by Inventor Matt Viau

Matt Viau 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).

  • Apparatus and method for inspecting articles
    Patent number: 9304091
    Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting an article includes a laser assembly which is operable to direct a laser beam against a series of locations disposed along a line which extends across discontinuities in a surface of the article. The position of at least of one location against which the laser beam is directed is detected. The at least one location is spaced from discontinuities in the surface of the article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: PCC AIRFOILS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Cross, Matt Viau
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING ARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140139827
    Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting an article includes a laser assembly which is operable to direct a laser beam against a series of locations disposed along a line which extends across discontinuities in a surface of the article. The position of at least of one location against which the laser beam is directed is detected. The at least one location is spaced from discontinuities in the surface of the article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: PCC AIRFOILS, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew M. Cross, Matt Viau