Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
356241100 | Bore inspection (e.g., borescopes, intrascope, etc.) | 34 |
20080239303 | COOLANT PASSAGE INSPECTION DEVICE AND METHOD OF VEHICLE CYLINDER HEAD COOLANT PASSAGE BLOCKAGE DETECTION - A vehicle cylinder head coolant passage inspection device and a method for inspecting vehicle cylinder head coolant passages therewith. A device and method of the present invention can be used to detect blockages present within such coolant passages. A device and method of the present invention uses one or more fiber-optic probes that can both emit and receive light. The probe(s) are used with a sensor that can register light reflected by a blockage and received by a probe(s) while in a coolant passage. Reflected light readings registered by the sensor can be used to determine whether a blockage is present. | 10-02-2008 |
20080252880 | Device for inspecting hollow-body cavity - Provided is a hollow-body cavity inspection device for inspecting a hollow-body cavity filled with a limited-wavelength transparent medium. The hollow-body cavity inspection device is capable of multifunction in addition to acquisition of an image and comprises: (1) one or more light sources for emitting two or more inspection light beams of different characteristics; (2) a light transmitting member for transmitting the two or more inspection light beams to an inspection objective in a hollow-body cavity and transmitting the reflected/scattered light from the inspection objective to the outside of the hollow-body; and (3) an inspection data formation means for receiving the reflected/scattered light and forming inspection information therefrom, wherein the two or more inspection light beams include first inspection light having its main wavelength bandwidth at the transmittable wavelength band, and the inspection data formation means comprises a plurality of means for outputting inspection information differing according to each of the two or more inspection light beams. | 10-16-2008 |
20080297785 | APPARATUS FOR SEARCHING FOR AND DETECTING DEFECTS IN PARTS BY ENDOSCOPY - Apparatus for searching for and detecting defects on parts that are substantially inaccessible, being located behind a wall, the apparatus comprising a first endoscope for illumination in visible light and for observation, the first endoscope and pipes for feeding and spraying penetration test substances being housed together in a rod which can be passed through an orifice in the wall in order to examine a part, the apparatus further comprising a second endoscope independent of the first endoscope and the rod for illuminating in ultraviolet light and for observing the portion of the part that has been treated by the penetration test substances. | 12-04-2008 |
20090027665 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR IN-SITU MACHINERY INSPECTION - Methods and systems for inspecting rotatable machine components are provided. The system includes a fiber optic port configured to extend through a first aperture of a machine casing wherein the port includes an interior end and an exterior end. The system further includes an imager configured to optically couple to the exterior end. The imager includes a light intensifier capable of generate images of inspection components though the port using ambient light. The imager further includes an image capture gate configured to control an acquisition time of the generated images. | 01-29-2009 |
20090109431 | VISUAL INSPECTION APPARATUS HAVING LIGHT SOURCE BANK - A visual inspection apparatus can include a handset, elongated inspection tube extending from the handset and a light source bank disposed within a hand held housing of the handset. For reduction of heat energy radiating from the light source bank, the apparatus can include one or more of a thermal control system and a particularly designed heat sink assembly. | 04-30-2009 |
20090147251 | ENDOSCOPE APPARATUS - An endoscope apparatus according to the present invention includes an apparatus main body having a protector which is provided so as to project from the outer surface of a box-shaped housing, and an endoscope unit including a connector portion detachably attached to the housing, thereby reducing a shock applied to the housing and preventing damage of the housing. | 06-11-2009 |
20090279083 | METHODOLOGY FOR EVALUATING THE START AND PROFILE OF A THREAD WITH A VISION-BASED SYSTEM - A system and method for identifying the start location of the lead thread and the thread profile and quality in a threaded bore in a part, where the system and method can be used for determining the location of the lead thread in a threaded bore in a cylinder head for a spark plug in one non-limiting embodiment. The system includes a moveable table on which the part is mounted. The system also includes a probe having an optical assembly that is inserted in the threaded bore. A camera uses the optical assembly to generate images of the thread bore, where the images are image slices as the probe moves through the threaded bore. The image slices are unwrapped and then joined together to form a planer image to determine a start location of the lead thread, thread count, defects in the threaded bore and thread profile parameters. | 11-12-2009 |
20100026998 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR MICRO-IMAGING - Apparatus and method for investigating underground formations surrounding a borehole, comprises: a drill bit ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100253939 | Industrial Laparoscope - An industrial laparoscope includes a handle and a socket connected to the handle. A hemisphere is partially, rotationally located in the socket. A button is connected to the hemisphere so that the button is operable to rotate the hemisphere. A gooseneck connected to the socket, a flexible tube connected to the gooseneck. A lens is connected to the flexible tube. A first wire spacer is located in the flexible tube. A second wire spacer is located in the flexible tube. A major spring is located in the flexible tube and compressed between the first and second wire spacers. At least four wires are inserted through the socket and the gooseneck. Each of the wires includes an end connected to the hemisphere and another end connected to the first wire spacer. | 10-07-2010 |
20110090493 | IMAGER HEAD ADJUSTABLE MIRROR MOUNT FOR BORESCOPE - A remote inspection device imager assembly includes an imager body having a male threaded portion. An accessory assembly includes: a tubular body portion having first internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion such that tubular body portion rotation axially translates the tubular body portion with respect to the imager body; and a mirror obliquely angled with respect to a longitudinal axis of both the imager assembly. A threaded coupler positioned between the imager body and tubular body portion has second internal female threads engaged with the male threaded portion. The threaded coupler is selectively axially translated by rotation to a first contact position with the imager body or a second contact position with the tubular body portion. The second contact position binds the first and second internal female threads with the male threaded portion to prevent tubular body portion axial rotation and fix a mirror orientation. | 04-21-2011 |
20110141464 | Apparatus for measuring the inner surface of a culver or other tunnel defining structure imbedded in the ground - The inner surface of an underground tunnel defining structure, such as a culvert or pipe, is measured by apparatus including a portable hand held battery powered laser unit releasably attached to a rotor disk supported within the tunnel by an adjustable stand or tripod for rotation on a generally horizontal axis. The disk has peripherally spaced notches which receive a spring-biased latch member for positioning the disk and laser unit at predetermined angular positions about the axis. The laser unit emits a laser beam to a target on the inner surface of the structure and displays on the unit a precision distance reading from the laser unit to the target. The distance reading for each target is entered in a chart for comparison with a prior measurement reading to indicate changes in the shape or profile of the inner surface. | 06-16-2011 |
20120026491 | SEALED ROTATOR SHAFT FOR BORESCOPIC INSPECTION - A rotator drive connection for a gas turbine engine accessory box has a shaft connected to be driven by a main shaft in a gas turbine engine through a gear train. A first drive connection allows selective drive of the shaft. A biased drive member includes a second drive connection selectively brought into contact with the first drive connection to allow rotation of the main shaft. The biased drive member biases the second drive connection out of contact with the first drive connection. A gas turbine engine accessory box and a method of borescopic inspection are also disclosed and claimed. | 02-02-2012 |
20120147367 | INSPECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - A method of inspecting a lateral pipe extending from a manhole, said method comprising: (a) inserting an imaging head into said manhole using a positioning system, said imaging head connected to an elongated member and comprising an imaging device adapted to convert an image to an image signal, a lens optically coupled to said imaging device, and at least one lamp suitable for projecting a light beam, said lamp having a beam that is adjustable to enable said beam to move relative said imaging device; (b) imaging a target located within said lateral pipe; (c) holding said imaging device essentially steady while imaging said target and adjusting said beam to adjust the illumination of said target. | 06-14-2012 |
20130070240 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING THE INNER SURFACE OF A TUBULAR STRUCTURE FOR CONTAMINATION - A method for inspecting the inner surface of a tubular structure for contamination comprises emitting a light beam directed onto the inner surface at a first end thereof, wherein the beam is directed at a predetermined glancing angle such that it repeatedly reflects off of the inner surface of the tubular structure along the length thereof. The method further comprises receiving the reflected beam at a second end of the tubular structure. The method still further comprises measuring a value of the reflectance of the received reflected beam, defining a parameter value using the measured value, and comparing the parameter value with a predetermined threshold value. The method further comprises determining, based on the comparison, the extent to which the inner surface of the tubular structure is contaminated, and displaying an indication representative of the contamination based on the determination. An apparatus for performing the method is also provided. | 03-21-2013 |
20140071444 | BORESCOPE - A borescope includes a plurality of bending parts, a plurality of lens barrels, a plurality of joint parts, an objective lens device, a plurality of reflectors, a plurality of relay lenses, and a camera mount. The plurality of lens barrels are connected via the plurality of bending parts with predetermined bend angles, respectively. Rotation angles of the plurality of bending parts are changeable via the plurality of joint parts relative to the plurality of lens barrels. The objective lens device has an objective lens and is detachably provided at a front end side of the plurality of lens barrels. The plurality of reflectors are respectively disposed in the plurality of bending parts. The plurality of relay lenses are respectively disposed in the plurality of lens barrels. The camera mount is provided at a rear end side of the plurality of lens barrels. | 03-13-2014 |
20140078499 | Systems and Methods for Inspecting and Monitoring a Pipeline - Disclosed are systems and methods for inspecting and monitoring an inner surface of a pipeline. One system includes a pig arranged within the pipeline, one or more optical computing devices arranged on the pig adjacent the inner surface of the pipeline for monitoring at least one substance present on the inner surface. The optical computing devices include at least one integrated computational element configured to optically interact with the at least one substance and thereby generate optically interacted light, and at least one detector arranged to receive the optically interacted light and generate an output signal corresponding to a characteristic of the at least one substance. A signal processor is communicably coupled to the at least one detector of each optical computing device for receiving the output signal of each optical computing device and determining the characteristic of the at least one substance. | 03-20-2014 |
20140253913 | Optical Systems For Measuring A Drilled Hole In A Structure And Methods Relating Thereto - A system for measuring a drilled hole in a structure, the drilled hole having a drilled hole wall, includes a probe having a probe body movable along a probe path extending into the drilled hole, the probe body supporting an optical illumination path and an optical section signal path. Illumination follows the illumination path and is emitted radially outwardly from the probe body so as to illuminate the drilled hole wall when the probe body is disposed at a location along the probe path and the illumination is transmitted along the illumination path. Illumination reflecting from the drilled hole wall back toward an optical sensor represents an optical section signal associated with the location of the probe along the probe path. | 09-11-2014 |
20150318912 | INSPECTION SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS DATA TRANSMISSION - Inspection system for inspection or cleaning of pipes ( | 11-05-2015 |
20150346114 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INSPECTING A BODY - A system for inspecting a body, which includes a first end side, a second end side, and cells extending through the body from the first end side to the second end side, is provided. The system includes at least one light source configured to project light through and out of at least one corresponding group of the cells, a target configured to display the light projected through and out of the at least one corresponding group of the cells, an imaging system configured to determine at least one location of the displayed light on the target, and a system processor configured to compare the determined at least one location of the displayed light with a location of the at least one light source and calculate, from the comparison thereof, at least one of a pointing angle and a pointing vector for the at least one corresponding group of the cells. | 12-03-2015 |
20160025652 | APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PEST DETECTION, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING PEST DAMAGE - Provided are apparatus and system for pest detection and a method for detecting pest damage to prevent pest damage in wooden building structures. The apparatus according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a post-shaped main body extending in a set direction and formed therealong, and comprising a plurality of holes distanced from each other with a wall therebetween, the wall comprising timber which can be despoiled by pest; and a sensor unit allowing attachment and detachment to and from the upper end of the main body. Here, the sensor unit may comprise: a light-emitting unit comprising at least one light-emitting body for irradiating the interior of at least one hole among the plurality of holes; a sensing unit for sensing the light, emitted from the light-emitting unit, in the interior of at least one hole from among the plurality of holes; and a detection unit for outputting a light signal received from the sensing unit as an electrical signal. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025653 | BORESCOPE APPARATUS AND A METHOD OF USING SAME - The present invention relates generally to a borescope or an inspection, scope apparatus and a method of using sane. More particularly, the invention encompasses a borescope having a hollow rigid insertion tube that is mated with a main control unit, or main body. The hollow insertion tube has at least one image sensor, and at least one LED or light source at the distal end of the probing tube to provide image and other information to the main control unit or main body. An opening is made in the wall of the structure to be inspected, and the hollow rigid probe is inserted, and with the light source activated, images within the structure cavity are obtained. After the internal inspection of the cavity has been completed, the probe is extracted, and the hole is closed. The invention also provides a method of using the inventive borescope apparatus. | 01-28-2016 |
20160025654 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR INSPECTION OF SUBSTRATE DEFECT - Example embodiments relate to an apparatus and method for inspecting a substrate defect. The substrate defect inspecting apparatus includes a substrate, a light source emitting an infrared beam to the substrate, a detector detecting the infrared beam reflected from the substrate, and a defect analyzer receiving first information and second information from the detector and analyzing defects existing in the substrate. According to at least one example embodiment, the second information is acquired during a later process than the first information. | 01-28-2016 |
20160069821 | DEVICE FOR TESTING DUCTS | 03-10-2016 |
20160095980 | Syringe Barrel Lubricant Coverage Quality Control - A quality control method or system for determining a lubricant coverage at the inside surface of a syringe barrel is provided. The timing for the quality control is not intuitive, yet crucial for patient's safety. The pre-fill test is for a pre-filled (empty or no drug solution), yet oil lubricated, barrel. This pre-fill test needs to be performed within a certain time window immediately following the lubrication. The post-fill test is for a post-filled oil lubricated syringe barrel filled with a solution. This post-fill test needs to be performed after a certain time window has passed from the filling with the solution. The quality control methods could lead to a reduction of health-risks or avoid life-threatening situations associated with syringes that are either below or above the desired lubrication coverage. | 04-07-2016 |
20160178534 | BORE IMAGING SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
356241400 | Flexible | 2 |
20150355107 | TETHERED SENSING SYSTEM FOR PIPELINES - The invention relates to a novel tethered sensing system having a tethered sensing unit which is connected to a surface location through a tether with no electrical cabling whatsoever, and which includes at least one optical fibre for control and data-collecting. The sensing unit can be retracted easily, and can be moved easily back and forth in the pipeline when it is desired to study areas of particular interest of the pipeline wall. | 12-10-2015 |
20160178533 | BORE IMAGING SYSTEM | 06-23-2016 |
356241500 | Specific construction of distal end | 1 |
20120170031 | Industry Endoscope with a Rigid Body - The present invention relates to an industry endoscope with a rigid body, which includes a base, a rod and a handle portion. One end of the base is horizontally connected to the rod having a knob. The handle portion is vertically connected to the base. The free end of the rod is provided with an inspection module. The rotation of the knob and the rod causes the inspection module to rotate 360 degrees relative to its axial line. In this way, the inspection module can be inserted to a small channel for precise inspection. | 07-05-2012 |
356241600 | Having guiding means | 6 |
20140139831 | ACTUATABLE VISUAL INSPECTION DEVICE - A visual inspection device for inspecting interior passages of a system is disclosed herein. In an embodiment, the visual inspection device includes a visual inspection tool and a tube having a lumen disposed therein, the visual inspection tool being disposed at a distal end of the tube. A plurality of actuators are disposed along an axial extent of an exterior of the tube, and a locomotor is disposed on an exterior of the tube. A locator for tracking a location of the visual inspection tool is also provided as part of the visual inspection device. | 05-22-2014 |
20140313506 | OPTICAL MEASUREMENT OF DRILLED HOLES - An apparatus is provided that includes an optical probe; and a robotic transport so adapted to the optical probe as to move the optical probe inside a drilled hole to measure the drilled hole at one or more depths. | 10-23-2014 |
20150029500 | BORESCOPE STEERING ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - Systems and methods provided herein. In one embodiment, a borescope system includes a probe to capture images and a display a settings menu, measurements, the images captured by the probe, or any combination thereof. In addition, the borescope system a processor programmed to display a user interface to enable a user to control movement of the probe, adjust settings, navigate menus, make selections, or any combination thereof. The processor is communicatively coupled to the probe, and the display, and is programmed to instruct the borescope to enter a live menu view when an articulation mode is selected from the settings menu. In the live menu view, the processor is programmed to instruct the display to display the images captured by the probe, and to enable a user to control the movement of the probe and adjust articulation sensitivity of the probe while viewing the images on the display. | 01-29-2015 |
20150036130 | FIXTURE FOR ENDOSCOPIC INSPECTION | 02-05-2015 |
20150354994 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE INTERNAL PROFILE OF A HOLLOW SHAFT - A sensor is placed on a plate lowered into the hollow of the shaft and guided by taut wires between a lower attachment device and an upper motorised winder. The deformations, responsible for measurement errors and caused either by static deformations, produced by the weight or poor construction of the apparatus, or by vibrations, are to a large extent eliminated. | 12-10-2015 |
20160061028 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CORROSION DETECTION AND FORMATION EVALUATION USING INTEGRATED COMPUTATIONAL ELEMENTS - An optical computing device and method for (1) determining and/or monitoring corrosion data in a given environment and (2) evaluating a downhole formation, both being accomplished in real-time by deriving the data from the output of an optical element. | 03-03-2016 |