Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Maday

Timothy J. Maday 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).

  • On-axis and diffuse illumination for inspection systems
    Patent number: 11442020
    Abstract: An inspection system is described. The inspection system includes a camera and a housing. The housing contains a reflective dome. The reflective dome includes an apex and a viewport. The viewport is offset from the apex. The camera is mounted to capture light exiting the reflective dome through the viewport. And, a plurality of light sources are arranged about the reflective dome such that light output from the plurality of light sources enters the dome.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: Hutchinson Technology Incorporated
    Inventors: Matthew S. Lang, Timothy J. Maday, Dennis R. Johnson
  • On-Axis And Diffuse Illumination For Inspection Systems
    Publication number: 20180100808
    Abstract: An inspection system is described. The inspection system includes a camera and a housing. The housing contains a reflective dome. The reflective dome includes an apex and a viewport. The viewport is offset from the apex. The camera is mounted to capture light exiting the reflective dome through the viewport. And, a plurality of light sources are arranged about the reflective dome such that light output from the plurality of light sources enters the dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Matthew S. Lang, Timothy J. Maday, Dennis R. Johnson