Patents by Inventor Ronald H. Lawson

Ronald H. Lawson 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).

  • Insertion tube storage carousel
    Patent number: 7819798
    Abstract: An apparatus for storing at least one elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube that functions as a portion of an endoscope or a borescope device. The apparatus includes a rotating storage carousel having a base and a peripheral barrier. An elongated and flexible object, such as an insertion tube, is stored along the inner side of the peripheral barrier and the base. The storage cavity of the carousel rotates while accepting the transfer of the elongated and flexible object for storage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2010
    Assignee: GE Inspection Technologies, LP
    Inventors: Allan I. Krauter, Charles W. Fish, III, Raymond A. Lia, Thomas W. Karpen, Kenneth Von Felten, Ronald H. Lawson, Leigh Lawson, legal representative
  • Apparatus and methods for repairing compressor airfoils in situ
    Patent number: 7032279
    Abstract: The apparatus includes a track mounted in the inlet of a compressor. A manipulator is mounted for movement about the track and carries three modules, the last of which mounts a tool head for movement in a Cartesian coordinate system and about the track. A measuring head measures the location of the airfoil surface. An abrading tool mounted on the third module removes surface material from the airfoil. Subsequently, a shot-peening device, either a flapper with embedded shot or free shot is impacted against the abraded surface to strengthen the surface. Final inspection is performed by a light and camera head mounted on the third module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2006
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventors: John McCarvill, Ronald H. Lawson, Jr., Elena Rozier, Michael Bousquet, Richard M. Hatley, Kenneth J. Hatley
  • Apparatus and methods for repairing compressor airfoils in situ
    Publication number: 20040074093
    Abstract: The apparatus includes a track mounted in the inlet of a compressor. A manipulator is mounted for movement about the track and carries three modules, the last of which mounts a tool head for movement in a Cartesian coordinate system and about the track. A measuring head measures the location of the airfoil surface. An abrading tool mounted on the third module removes surface material from the airfoil. Subsequently, a shot-peening device, either a flapper with embedded shot or free shot is impacted against the abraded surface to strengthen the surface. Final inspection is performed by a light and camera head mounted on the third module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: John McCarvill, Ronald H. Lawson, Elena Rozier, Michael Bousquet, Richard M. Hatley, Kenneth J. Hatley