Patents by Inventor Michael Moles

Michael Moles 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).

  • Phased array ultrasonic NDT system for fastener inspections
    Patent number: 7328619
    Abstract: An ultrasonic probe suited for testing the integrity of sheet metal surfaces around fastener openings is provided with means to center the probe over such openings. Both a mechanical centering rod and an electronic display assist the user in centering such probe. Once positioned within tolerance limits, phased array ultrasonic beams search for defects within the metal surfaces, allowing for residual offsets in the centering of the probe. Also described are test fixtures for calibrating the probe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2008
    Assignee: R/D Tech Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Moles, Olivier Dupuis, Fabrice Cancre, Pamela Herzog, James Ted Miller, Jamie Hatmaker
  • Phased array ultrasonic NDT system for fastener inspections
    Publication number: 20040020296
    Abstract: An ultrasonic probe suited for testing the integrity of sheet metal surfaces around fastener openings is provided with means to center the probe over such openings. Both a mechanical centering abroad and an electronic display assist the user in centering such probe. Once positioned within tolerance limits, phased array ultrasonic beams search for defects within the metal surfaces, allowing for residual offsets in the centering of the probe. Also described are test fixtures for calibrating the probe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Moles, Olivier Dupuis, Fabrice Cancre, Pamela Herzog, James Ted Miller, Jamie Hatmaker