Patents by Inventor Matthew Davies

Matthew Davies 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).

  • Method for checking for consistency and quality compliance in an ultrasonic scanning data file
    Patent number: 10641745
    Abstract: A method is disclosed to extract meta-data held in a weld scan data file and from such data determine whether the testing data is acceptable for review. A series of configuration parameters held in the scan data file are analyzed for inconsistencies and a select set of parameters are reviewed for codes and industry accepted standards compliance with recorded scan data. Additional qualitative tests may be implemented on the scan test file and unacceptable results may also provide guidance to the weld inspector as to whether continued review of the scan data file is worthwhile. Such consistency testing avoids wasteful activities reviewing a flawed weld scan data file and provides signals to operators to avoid the processing of such a file by weld scan analysis software when such processing will not result in successful assistance to a weld inspector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: VeriPhase, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mark Davis, Archibald Leach Cobbs, Charles Allan Hansen, Nicholas James Bublitz, Samuel Matthew Davis
  • Method for monetization of the data processing of ultrasonic scan data files
    Patent number: 10636064
    Abstract: A method of monetization of the processing of a collection of ultrasonic data files is disclosed. The process accesses each scan data file and reads meta-data held by that scan data file. Responsive to the extant meta-data, a pricing model is applied, and a processing cost calculated for the processing of each data file. That pricing information is then associated with a customer account and invoiced at a time of choosing of the processing company. Various pricing models may be applied responsive to the characteristics of the data file processed, and responsive to the timeliness and priority of such processing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: VeriPhase, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mark Davis, Archibald Leach Cobbs, Charles Allan Hansen, Nicholas James Bublitz, Samuel Matthew Davis
  • PROCESS FOR FINDING POTENTIAL DEFECT INDICATIONS IN REAL TIME WHILE ULTRASONICALLY SCANNING A WELD
    Publication number: 20200110062
    Abstract: A process is disclosed in which a computing device reads electronic data from an ultrasonic scanning probe and processes that data in real time to determine if any potential weld defects are encountered as the probe head moves along scanning the weld. The method receives weld scan data in the form of scanning slices and determines if any of the encountered indications match a predetermined criterion. The process utilizes a moving scan data window of scan slices and processes each window for indications of weld defects. The processing of the data window is optimized using a rule-based, indications counting set so that any found defect indications triggers the issuance of a signal to an operator, in various forms, such as activating a marking module, issuing an alert signal, or printing a report.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Applicant: VeriPhase, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mark Davis, Archibald Leach Cobbs, Charles Allan Hansen, Nicholas James Bublitz, Samuel Matthew Davis
  • GEMSTONE SORTING
    Publication number: 20200094289
    Abstract: There is disclosed an apparatus and method for sorting gemstones from a batch of gemstones. The apparatus comprises one or more measurement locations, each comprising at least one measurement device configured to measure one or more properties of a gemstone. A continuously moveable surface supports the gemstones thereon and transports the gemstones to the one or more measurement locations. A separation device separates the gemstones from one another as they are transported on the moveable surface to the one or more measurement locations. A location trigger at a sensor location comprises a sensor for identifying when the gemstone passes through the sensor location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2017
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventors: Andrew John Portsmouth, Colin McGuinness, Nicholas Matthew Davies, David Fisher
  • Ultrasonic weld analysis for orthotropic steel decking systems in bridges
    Patent number: 10598636
    Abstract: A system provides for the calculation of the penetration depth of a weld in an orthotropic steel decking system. Weld scan section data is accessed and each scan section along the weld seam is processed to find the amount of penetration as a percentage of the thickness of the rib leg metal at the weld location. The amount of penetration is calculated by finding ultrasonic reflections recorded as voxels that have the greatest magnitude within an area of contiguous magnitudes and then determining the location of those voxels relative to the weld geometry and distance along the thickness of the rib leg steel. A report for each section scan and the entire weld seam may be generated for review by a weld inspector that allows for spot inspections of specified areas along the weld seam for possible weld remediation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: VeriPhase, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mark Davis, Archibald Leach Cobbs, Charles Allan Hansen, Nicholas James Bublitz, Samuel Matthew Davis
  • Method for prioritizing data processing of a plurality of ultrasonic scan data files
    Patent number: 10557833
    Abstract: A method is disclosed provide a method of collecting a group of scan data files and organizing those files for batch data processing to produce a weld indications table for each scan data file in a prioritized manner. The invention also provides a procedure for controlling the pre-processing of each file by extracting meta-data held in an ultrasonic data file and from such data determine whether the testing data is valid for review. A series of rules may be used by a selection engine to control a batch list of files for data processing and for review after data processing so that time by a weld inspector may be optimized for each construction project.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: VeriPhase, Inc.
    Inventors: John Mark Davis, Archibald Leach Cobbs, Charles Allan Hansen, Nicholas James Bublitz, Samuel Matthew Davis
  • Crashworthy wheelchair assemblies
    Patent number: 10548784
    Abstract: A seat base assembly for a wheelchair includes a dock configured to be mounted to a vehicle frame. An attenuating mechanism is operatively connected to the dock to absorb impact between the vehicle frame and a wheelchair. An interface assembly is operatively connected to the attenuating mechanism to connect a wheelchair to the attenuating mechanism. A crashworthy wheelchair includes a seat having arm rests and a seat back extending therefrom. Front wheels and back wheels are operatively connected to the seat. Each arm rest includes a downward opening slot configured to accommodate a respective one of the back wheels during a negative G event. The wheelchair can include a hook extending down ward from the seat to engage with a respective mating portion of the seat base assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tony Grampe, Matthew Davies
  • Table
    Patent number: D874856
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Desk
    Patent number: D877543
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Console
    Patent number: D878816
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Console
    Patent number: D878817
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Storage unit
    Patent number: D878821
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Stand
    Patent number: D878822
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Console
    Patent number: D878823
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Table
    Patent number: D878835
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Console
    Patent number: D879516
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Table
    Patent number: D882311
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer
  • Console
    Patent number: D882989
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard Packer, Tiffany Duhadway
  • Bed
    Patent number: D884382
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Walker Edison Furniture Company LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham, Richard A. Packer
  • Storage unit
    Patent number: D878116
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2020
    Assignee: WALKER EDISON FURNITURE COMPANY LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Davis, Brad Bonham