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Thomas E. Drake, Jr.
Also filed as: DRAKE JR THOMAS E · DRAKE THOMAS E
41 granted patents·9 pending applications·567 citations·filing 1998–2014
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50 records- 0195US7966883B2Non-destructive inspection using laser-ultrasound and infrared thermographyLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Jun 28, 2011·34 cites·25 claims
- 0293US7605924B2Laser-ultrasound inspection using infrared thermographyLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Oct 20, 2009·23 cites·17 claims
- 0392US6643002B2System and method for locating and positioning an ultrasonic signal generator for testing purposesLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 4, 2003·42 cites·39 claims
- 0491US7784348B2Articulated robot for laser ultrasonic inspectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Aug 31, 2010·24 cites·17 claims
- 0591US7684047B2Apparatus and method for two wave mixing (TWM) based ultrasonic laser testingLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Mar 23, 2010·19 cites·27 claims
- 0691US6684701B2System and method of determining porosity in composite materials using ultrasoundLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 3, 2004·48 cites·19 claims
- 0784US7117134B2Method to optimize generation of ultrasound using mathematical modeling for laser ultrasound inspectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Oct 3, 2006·23 cites·55 claims
- 0882US7369250B2System and method to inspect components having non-parallel surfacesLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2005·Granted May 6, 2008·13 cites·26 claims
- 0980US6856918B2Method to characterize material using mathematical propagation models and ultrasonic signalLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Feb 15, 2005·15 cites·14 claims
- 1080US6711954B2Method and apparatus for improving the dynamic range of laser detected ultrasound in attenuative materialsLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Mar 30, 2004·18 cites·25 claims
- 1179US8220335B2Accurate image acquisition for structured-light system for optical shape and positional measurementsDUBOIS MARC·Filed 2008·Granted Jul 17, 2012·16 cites·13 claims
- 1279US7800762B2Fiber-based mid-infrared generation laser for laser ultrasound inspectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Sep 21, 2010·8 cites·20 claims
- 1379US7667851B2Method and apparatus for using a two-wave mixing ultrasonic detection in rapid scanning applicationsLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Feb 23, 2010·17 cites·38 claims
- 1479US7612894B2Fiber laser for ultrasonic testingLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2006·Granted Nov 3, 2009·6 cites·18 claims
- 1578US8243280B2Laser ultrasonic measurement system with movable beam deliveryDUBOIS MARC·Filed 2009·Granted Aug 14, 2012·9 cites·12 claims
- 1676US8113056B2Mid-IR laser for generation of ultrasound using a CO2 laser and harmonic generationDRAKE JR THOMAS E·Filed 2008·Granted Feb 14, 2012·5 cites·24 claims
- 1776US6657733B1Method and apparatus for detecting ultrasonic surface displacements using post-collection optical amplificationLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Dec 2, 2003·28 cites·8 claims
- 1875US7463363B2Method and apparatus for ultrasonic laser testingLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Dec 9, 2008·15 cites·11 claims
- 1975US6122060AMethod and apparatus for detecting ultrasonic surface displacements using post-collection optical amplificationLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Sep 19, 2000·38 cites·20 claims
- 2074US7286241B2System and method for high-speed laser detection of ultrasoundLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Oct 23, 2007·12 cites·20 claims
- 2170US8054470B2Method and apparatus for spectroscopic characterization of samples using a laser-ultrasound systemLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 8, 2011·2 cites·14 claims
- 2270US7576848B2System and method to decrease probe size for improved laser ultrasound detectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Aug 18, 2009·8 cites·11 claims
- 2370US6633384B1Method and apparatus for ultrasonic laser testingLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Oct 14, 2003·32 cites·14 claims
- 2469US6571633B1Remote laser beam delivery system and method for use with a gantry positioning system for ultrasonic testing purposesLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Jun 3, 2003·8 cites·20 claims
- 2568US7791739B2System and method to enable eye-safe laser ultrasound detectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2004·Granted Sep 7, 2010·7 cites·17 claims
- 2667US8064488B2Mid-IR laser for generation of ultrasoundDRAKE JR THOMAS E·Filed 2008·Granted Nov 22, 2011·2 cites·13 claims
- 2767US7916307B2Pre-amplifier for detection lasers within laser ultrasonic inspection systemsLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2007·Granted Mar 29, 2011·2 cites·18 claims
- 2866US7821646B2Method and apparatus for generating mid-IR laser beam for ultrasound inspectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Oct 26, 2010·1 cites·21 claims
- 2965US7474411B2System and method to reduce laser noise for improved interferometric laser ultrasound detectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Jan 6, 2009·9 cites·18 claims
- 3063US7342665B2System and method for control of paint thicknessDRAKE JR THOMAS E·Filed 2002·Granted Mar 11, 2008·5 cites·25 claims
- 3162US6649900B2Photoreceiver assembly for high-powered lasersLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2001·Granted Nov 18, 2003·11 cites·10 claims
- 3261US6483859B1System and method for high-speed laser detection of ultrasoundLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 1999·Granted Nov 19, 2002·23 cites·24 claims
- 3359US6094447ASystem and method for reducing wavefront distortion in high-gain diode-pumped laser mediaLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 1998·Granted Jul 25, 2000·21 cites·20 claims
- 3457US7545509B2System and method for online control of paper elasticity and thicknessLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jun 9, 2009·2 cites·20 claims
- 3557US7038790B2Method and apparatus for detecting ultrasonic surface displacements using post-collection optical amplificationLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2003·Granted May 2, 2006·6 cites·19 claims
- 3654US7612890B2System and method for controlling wafer temperatureLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Nov 3, 2009·4 cites·13 claims
- 3751US7561281B2System and method for controlling tube thicknessLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2002·Granted Jul 14, 2009·4 cites·19 claims
- 3851US7208749B2System and method for locating and positioning an ultrasonic signal generator for testing purposesLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2003·Granted Apr 24, 2007·7 cites·8 claims
- 3950US7734133B2Hollow core waveguide for laser generation of ultrasonic wavesLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2008·Granted Jun 8, 2010·0 cites·18 claims
- 4050US2013120758A1Laser ultrasonic measurement system with movable beam deliveryDUBOIS MARC·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4149US2014365158A1Laser ultrasound material testingIPHOTON SOLUTIONS LLC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4247US2004154402A1Remote laser beam delivery system and method for use with a robotic positioning system for ultrasonic testing purposesLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2004·Application pending·0 cites
- 4345US7941018B2Block-terminated fiber for laser generation of ultrasonic wavesLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2008·Granted May 10, 2011·0 cites·17 claims
- 4444US2014327746A1Volume reconstruction of an object using a 3d sensor and robotic coordinatesIPHOTON SOLUTIONS LLC·Filed 2014·Application pending·0 cites
- 4544US2013088724A1Method and apparatus for the inspection of sandwich structures using laser-induced resonant frequenciesDUBOIS MARC·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4644US2009287450A1Vision system for scan planning of ultrasonic inspectionLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 4743US2012320383A1Enclosed Laser-Ultrasonic Inspection SystemDUBOIS MARC·Filed 2012·Application pending·0 cites
- 4842US2014081459A1Depth mapping vision system with 2d optical pattern for robotic applicationsDUBOIS MARC·Filed 2013·Application pending·0 cites
- 4937US2009287427A1Vision system and method for mapping of ultrasonic data into cad spaceLOCKHEED CORP·Filed 2008·Application pending·0 cites
- 5035US8134715B2Adjustable interferometer for laser ultrasonic measurementDRAKE THOMAS E·Filed 2009·Granted Mar 13, 2012·0 cites·37 claims
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