Patents by Inventor Richard C. McNealy

Richard C. McNealy 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).

  • Publication number: 20110106457
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for performing structural screening. Methods include applying pre-defined filter criteria to measurements resulting from an inspected structure operable for eliminating measurement data falling below a designated threshold. Methods further include identifying a baseline defect size associated with the inspected structure. The baseline defect size indicates a largest defect capable of being undetected during inspection. Methods also include identifying tolerance levels relating to the inspected structures factoring in the baseline defect size and attributes of the inspected structure, comparing results of the applying pre-defined filter criteria with tolerance levels identified, and determining a risk of cracking for the inspected structure based upon the comparing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2005
    Publication date: May 5, 2011
    Inventors: Richard C. McNealy, Ming Gao, Mohammed Jaarah
  • Patent number: 5628342
    Abstract: A cylinder for transporting hazardous material such as hypergole material which is fabricated from stainless steel and includes a containment system for containing any spillage in the event of malfunction during loading and unloading. The cylinder also includes a bottom skirt, attached to the lower head of the pressure vessel, and which contains a pocket assembly for the reception of fork lift and pallet lift equipment. A locking system is provided for the valves which will prevent accidental opening or closing of the valve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 13, 1997
    Assignees: Olin Corporation, Profile Machine Products, Anderson Columbiana Trading
    Inventors: Richard C. McNealy, Stuart R. Grossberg, Ralph Minore
  • Patent number: 4418258
    Abstract: A method for relieving stress in the microstructure welds and the heat affected zone in the adjacent base metal in low alloy steel by induction heating in a second post-weld heat treatment. The heated area is monitored with a radiation pyrometer to ensure precise temperature control of the procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 1982
    Date of Patent: November 29, 1983
    Assignee: Halliburton Company
    Inventors: Richard C. McNealy, Charles F. Cravens