Inventor
Gregory Lee Hovis
Inventor
Martinez, GA, US
Overview
Patents· 34 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
G01Bprimary
G01BMeasuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions22%
G01MTesting static or dynamic balance of machines or structures19%
G01LMeasuring force, stress, torque, work, mechanical power, mechanical efficiency, or fluid pressure13%
F01DNon-positive displacement machines or engines, e.g. steam turbines9%
G06KGraphical data reading9%
F05DIndexing scheme for aspects relating to non-positive-displacement machines or engines, gas-turbines or jet-propulsion plants8%
G06TImage data processing or generation, in general4%
G02BOptical elements, systems or apparatus3%
C23CCoating metallic material2%
F04DNon-positive-displacement pumps2%
PatentTitleYear
10,872,176Methods of making and monitoring a component with an integral strain indicator202010,697,760Data acquisition devices, systems and method for analyzing strain sensors and monitoring component strain202010,557,372Systems and methods for assessing strain of components in turbomachines202010,502,551Methods for monitoring components using micro and macro three-dimensional analysis201910,415,964Methods for producing passive strain indicator on turbine components201910,345,179Passive strain indicator201910,190,947Visual creep inspection of rotating components201910,132,615Data acquisition devices, systems and method for analyzing passive strain indicators and monitoring turbine component strain201810,024,760Methods for monitoring turbine components20189,952,117Methods for determining strain on turbine components using a plurality of strain sensor reference features20189,953,408Methods for monitoring components20189,932,853Assemblies and methods for monitoring turbine component strain20189,909,860'Systems and methods for monitoring component deformation'20189,879,981'Systems and methods for evaluating component strain'20189,869,545'Data acquisition devices, systems and method for analyzing strain sensors and monitoring turbine component strain'20189,851,279Methods for determining strain on turbine components using traversable strain sensor readers20179,835,440Methods for monitoring turbine components20179,618,334'Systems and methods for monitoring turbine component strain'20179,557,164'Data acquisition devices, systems and method for analyzing strain sensors and monitoring turbine component strain'20179,546,928'Methods for producing strain sensors on turbine components'20179,410,868'Methods for producing strain sensors on turbine components'20168,628,023'Augmented binary code symbol'20148,459,567'Non-linear strain gage incorporating a nested binary code symbol'20138,366,011'Two dimensional bar code having increased accuracy'20138,347,727'Multi-format, binary code symbol for non-linear strain measurement'20138,322,627'Nested binary code symbol'20128,245,578'Differential non-linear strain measurement using binary code symbol'20128,191,784'High density, rectangular binary code symbol'20127,878,415'Segmented circular bar code'20117,621,459'Concentric-ring circular bar code'20097,533,818'Binary code symbol for non-linear strain measurement and apparatus and method for analyzing and measuring strain therewith'20097,477,995'Optical linear strain gage'20096,427,602'Pipe crawler apparatus'20026,257,636'Self-actuating mechanical grapple for lifting and handling objects'2001Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
2001–2002Based in North Augusta, SC, US· patent location history
2009–2014Patents assigned to DIRECT MEASUREMENTS INC (11)· patent assignee history
2009–2020Based in Martinez, GA, US· patent location history
2012–2014Patents assigned to HOVIS GREGORY (6)· patent assignee history
2012–2014Patents assigned to RANSON WILLIAM (6)· patent assignee history
2012–2014Patents assigned to VACHON REGINALD (6)· patent assignee history
2016–2020Patents assigned to GEN ELECTRIC (21)· patent assignee history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| GEN ELECTRIC | 21 | 2016–2020 |
| DIRECT MEASUREMENTS INC | 11 | 2009–2014 |
| HOVIS GREGORYself | 6 | 2012–2014 |
| RANSON WILLIAM | 6 | 2012–2014 |
| VACHON REGINALD | 6 | 2012–2014 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Martinez, Georgia, US | 32 | 2009–2020 |
| North Augusta, SC, US | 2 | 2001–2002 |