Patents by Inventor Stephen Edward Walker

Stephen Edward Walker 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).

  • Integrity testing of storage tank structure using robotic ultrasound
    Patent number: 11719592
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for non-destructive inspection of an interior of a vessel filled with a liquid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Sonasearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • INTEGRITY TESTING OF STORAGE TANK STRUCTURE USING ROBOTIC ULTRASOUND
    Publication number: 20230184616
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for non-destructive inspection of an interior of a vessel filled with a liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Applicant: SONASEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • INTEGRITY TESTING OF STORAGE TANK STRUCTURE USING ROBOTIC ULTRASOUND
    Publication number: 20200054379
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for non-destructive inspection of an interior of a vessel filled with a liquid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Applicant: SONASEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • Integrity testing of storage tank structure using robotic ultrasound
    Patent number: 10488294
    Abstract: An objective of this invention is to provide apparatus and methods to test the integrity of empty and full tanks. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the tank. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points. Another object of this invention is to provide automated inspection pattern and correction. Another object of this invention is to minimize hazardous working conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2019
    Assignee: Sonasearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • Characterization and measurement of storage caverns using multibeam ultrasound
    Patent number: 10145755
    Abstract: An objective of this invention is to provide an apparatus and method to more accurately determine the parameters of a storage cavern before and during use, including fluid filled storage caverns. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the storage cavern. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: Sonasearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • INTEGRITY TESTING OF STORAGE TANK STRUCTURE USING ROBOTIC ULTRASOUND
    Publication number: 20180306667
    Abstract: An objective of this invention is to provided apparatus and methods to test the integrity of empty and full tanks. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the tank. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points. Another object of this invention is to provide automated inspection pattern and correction. Another object of this invention is to minimize hazardous working conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: SONASEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • Integrity testing of storage tank structure using robotic ultrasound
    Patent number: 10012561
    Abstract: An objective of this invention is to provided apparatus and methods to test the integrity of empty and full tanks. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the tank. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points. Another object of this invention is to provide automated inspection pattern and correction. Another object of this invention is to minimize hazardous working conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: Sonasearch, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • CHARACTERIZATION AND MEASUREMENT OF STORAGE CAVERNS USING MULTIBEAM ULTRASOUND
    Publication number: 20170191965
    Abstract: An objective of this invention is to provide an apparatus and method to more accurately determine the parameters of a storage cavern before and during use, including fluid filled storage caverns. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the storage cavern. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin
  • INTEGRITY TESTING OF STORAGE TANK STRUCTURE USING ROBOTIC ULTRASOUND
    Publication number: 20160299031
    Abstract: An objective of this invention is to provided apparatus and methods to test the integrity of empty and full tanks. Another object of this invention is to provide a granular inspection of the tank. Another object of this invention is to provide precision positioning information of sample points. Another object of this invention is to provide automated inspection pattern and correction. Another object of this invention is to minimize hazardous working conditions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: Stephen Edward Walker, Sheldon Rubin