Patents by Inventor Matthew E. Smith

Matthew E. Smith 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).

  • Patent number: 12076812
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a heating operation on a component by a flame torch, including the steps of producing a flame with the flame torch, rotating the component with respect to the flame so that a circular weld is created on the component, and providing a first sensor that is operatively engaged with the component so that the first sensor monitors rotation or non-rotation of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2024
    Assignee: BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Blados, Steven W. Liston, Matthew E. Smith, Allan W. Springer, David A. Wilson, William P. Johns
  • Publication number: 20220105591
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a heating operation on a component by a flame torch, including the steps of producing a flame with the flame torch, rotating the component with respect to the flame so that a circular weld is created on the component, and providing a first sensor that is operatively engaged with the component so that the first sensor monitors rotation or non-rotation of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Blados, Steven W. Liston, Matthew E. Smith, Allan W. Springer, David A. Wilson, William P. Johns
  • Patent number: 11213912
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a heating operation on an component by a flame torch, including the steps of producing a flame with the flame torch, rotating the component with respect to the flame so that a circular weld is created on the component, and providing a first sensor that is operatively engaged with the component so that the first sensor monitors rotation or non-rotation of the components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Assignee: BWXT Nuclear Operations Group, Inc.
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Blados, Steven W. Liston, Matthew E. Smith, Allan W. Springer, David A. Wilson, William P. Johns
  • Publication number: 20190388999
    Abstract: A method of monitoring a heating operation on an component by a flame torch, including the steps of producing a flame with the flame torch, rotating the component with respect to the flame so that a circular weld is created on the component, and providing a first sensor that is operatively engaged with the component so that the first sensor monitors rotation or non-rotation of the components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2018
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: Jonathan A. Blados, Steven W. Liston, Matthew E. Smith, Allan W. Springer, David A. Wilson, William P. Johns
  • Patent number: 6345943
    Abstract: A heavy load transport vehicle which has the ability of transforming from a flat-bed trailer into a multiple-automobile transporter, having a hydraulic-powered retractable upper deck; hydraulic-powered lift arms that are designed to allow the vehicle to transport wide loads and to be loaded from the side of the lower deck; a stabilizer system which minimizes or eliminates lateral movement of the vehicle during operation on the road; a truss assembly that is designed to synchronize the action of the hydraulic-powered lift arms; and a cable pulley system which assists in the raising of the front end of the upper deck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2002
    Inventors: John D. Lawson, Matthew E. Smith