Inventor
Thomas E. Drake, Jr.
Inventor
Fort Worth, TX, US
Overview
Patents· 41 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
G01Nprimary
G01NInvestigating or analysing materials by determining their chemical or physical properties40%
G01BMeasuring length, thickness or similar linear dimensions16%
G01DMeasuring not specially adapted for a specific variable11%
G01HMeasurement of mechanical vibrations or ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves7%
G01KMeasuring temperature5%
G05DSystems for controlling or regulating non-electric variables5%
H01SDevices using the process of light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation [laser] to amplify or generate light4%
B23KSoldering or unsoldering2%
G01SRadio direction-finding2%
G02BOptical elements, systems or apparatus2%
PatentTitleYear
8,243,280'Laser ultrasonic measurement system with movable beam delivery'20128,220,335'Accurate image acquisition for structured-light system for optical shape and positional measurements'20128,134,715'Adjustable interferometer for laser ultrasonic measurement'20128,113,056'Mid-IR laser for generation of ultrasound using a CO2 laser and harmonic generation'20128,064,488'Mid-IR laser for generation of ultrasound'20118,054,470'Method and apparatus for spectroscopic characterization of samples using a laser-ultrasound system'20117,966,883'Non-destructive inspection using laser-ultrasound and infrared thermography'20117,941,018'Block-terminated fiber for laser generation of ultrasonic waves'20117,916,307'Pre-amplifier for detection lasers within laser ultrasonic inspection systems'20117,821,646'Method and apparatus for generating mid-IR laser beam for ultrasound inspection'20107,800,762'Fiber-based mid-infrared generation laser for laser ultrasound inspection'20107,791,739'System and method to enable eye-safe laser ultrasound detection'20107,784,348'Articulated robot for laser ultrasonic inspection'20107,734,133'Hollow core waveguide for laser generation of ultrasonic waves'20107,684,047'Apparatus and method for two wave mixing (TWM) based ultrasonic laser testing'20107,667,851'Method and apparatus for using a two-wave mixing ultrasonic detection in rapid scanning applications'20107,612,894'Fiber laser for ultrasonic testing'20097,612,890'System and method for controlling wafer temperature'20097,605,924'Laser-ultrasound inspection using infrared thermography'20097,576,848'System and method to decrease probe size for improved laser ultrasound detection'20097,561,281'System and method for controlling tube thickness'20097,545,509'System and method for online control of paper elasticity and thickness'20097,474,411'System and method to reduce laser noise for improved interferometric laser ultrasound detection'20097,463,363'Method and apparatus for ultrasonic laser testing'20087,369,250'System and method to inspect components having non-parallel surfaces'20087,342,665'System and method for control of paint thickness'20087,286,241'System and method for high-speed laser detection of ultrasound'20077,208,749'System and method for locating and positioning an ultrasonic signal generator for testing purposes'20077,117,134'Method to optimize generation of ultrasound using mathematical modeling for laser ultrasound inspection'20067,038,790'Method and apparatus for detecting ultrasonic surface displacements using post-collection optical amplification'20066,856,918'Method to characterize material using mathematical propagation models and ultrasonic signal'20056,711,954'Method and apparatus for improving the dynamic range of laser detected ultrasound in attenuative materials'20046,684,701'System and method of determining porosity in composite materials using ultrasound'20046,657,733'Method and apparatus for detecting ultrasonic surface displacements using post-collection optical amplification'20036,649,900'Photoreceiver assembly for high-powered lasers'20036,643,002'System and method for locating and positioning an ultrasonic signal generator for testing purposes'20036,633,384'Method and apparatus for ultrasonic laser testing'20036,571,633'Remote laser beam delivery system and method for use with a gantry positioning system for ultrasonic testing purposes'20036,483,859'System and method for high-speed laser detection of ultrasound'20026,122,060'Method and apparatus for detecting ultrasonic surface displacements using post-collection optical amplification'20006,094,447'System and method for reducing wavefront distortion in high-gain diode-pumped laser media'2000Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
2000–2012Patents assigned to LOCKHEED CORP (38)· patent assignee history
2000–2012Based in Fort Worth, TX, US· patent location history
2008–2012Patents assigned to DRAKE JR THOMAS E (4)· patent assignee history
2011–2012Patents assigned to DUBOIS MARC (5)· patent assignee history
2011–2012Patents assigned to DEATON JR JOHN B (2)· patent assignee history
2012Patents assigned to DRAKE THOMAS E (2)· patent assignee history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| LOCKHEED CORP | 38 | 2000–2012 |
| DUBOIS MARC | 5 | 2011–2012 |
| DRAKE JR THOMAS Eself | 4 | 2008–2012 |
| DEATON JR JOHN B | 2 | 2011–2012 |
| DRAKE THOMAS Eself | 2 | 2012 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth, Texas, US | 41 | 2000–2012 |