Patents by Inventor Nathan BATES

Nathan BATES 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).

  • Inspection system and inspection process utilizing magnetic inspection vehicle
    Patent number: 8605145
    Abstract: An inspection vehicle configured to inspect steam generators includes a front chassis having two independently driven magnetic wheels, a rear chassis having two independently driven magnetic wheels, and a connecting member flexibly connecting the front chassis to the rear chassis to permit relative motion between the front chassis and the rear chassis along at least one axis. The connecting member, front chassis, and rear chassis collectively define a receiving area.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2013
    Assignee: R. Brooks Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Webster, Nathan Bates, Bryan Pudlo
  • INSPECTION SYSTEM AND INSPECTION PROCESS UTILIZING MAGNETIC INSPECTION VEHICLE
    Publication number: 20110169938
    Abstract: An inspection vehicle configured to inspect steam generators includes a front chassis having two independently driven magnetic wheels, a rear chassis having two independently driven magnetic wheels, and a connecting member flexibly connecting the front chassis to the rear chassis to permit relative motion between the front chassis and the rear chassis along at least one axis. The connecting member, front chassis, and rear chassis collectively define a receiving area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: R. Brooks Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: BRIAN WEBSTER, Nathan BATES, Bryan PUDLO