Patents by Inventor Stephen Chafe

Stephen Chafe 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).

  • METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR IN-SITU VISUAL INSPECTION OF A VALVE
    Publication number: 20130107035
    Abstract: A method for visually inspecting a valve is provided. The valve controls of a fluid from a first fluid conduit to a second fluid conduit. A tethered imaging device is disposed in the second fluid conduit. The tether extends from inside the second fluid conduit to outside the second fluid conduit. An image capturing end portion of the imaging device is moved in proximity to the valve. A fluid seal for fluid sealing a passage of the tether from inside the second fluid conduit to outside the second fluid conduit is provided. The valve is then at least partially opened and images are captured in-situ of the at least partially opened valve with the valve being exposed to the fluid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SSV Inspections Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Afonso, Stephen Chafe