Pipe feature identification using pipe inspection data analysis

J Starr, G Konakchiev, FJ Salotti, M Jordan… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
One aspect provides a method, including: operating a mobile pipe inspection platform to
obtain sensor data for the interior of a pipe; analyzing, using a processor, the sensor data …

Pipe joint inspection

R Sanchez, D Davis, S Sears, K Schmitz… - US Patent …, 2021 - Google Patents
A system for inspecting an interior surface of a girth weld region of a pipeline includes a
robot that includes a scanner mounted on a carriage for scanning the interior surface of the …

Sorting of contaminants

N Kumar, MG Garcia - US Patent App. 17/752,669, 2022 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A material sorting system sorts materials utilizing a vision system that
implements a machine learning system in order to identify or classify each of the materials …

Underground infrastructure feature identification using multi-sensor inspection data analysis

J Starr, G Konakchiev, FJ Salotti, M Jordan… - US Patent …, 2024 - Google Patents
One aspect provides operating a mobile pipe inspection platform to obtain two or more types
of sensor data for the interior of a pipe; analyzing, using a processor, the two or more types …

Computer program product for classifying materials

N Kumar, MG Garcia, K Tyagi - US Patent 11,975,365, 2024 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for classifying materials utilizing one or more sensor
systems, which may implement a machine learning system in order to identify or classify …

Classification and sorting with single-board computers

MG Garcia, N Kumar, CL Hughlett - US Patent 12,109,593, 2024 - Google Patents
A material handling system sorts materials utilizing a vision system of multiple vision devices
configured with single board computers that each implement an artificial intelligence system …

Systems and methods for inspecting pipelines using a pipeline inspection robot

K Morris, E Morris, J Musgrave - US Patent 11,946,882, 2024 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for robotic inspection of above-ground pipelines are
disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic crawler having a plurality of motors that are …

Systems and methods for inspecting pipelines using a robotic imaging system

K Morris, E Morris, J Musgrave - US Patent 11,887,291, 2024 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for generating and processing images captured while
inspecting above-ground pipelines are disclosed. Embodiments may include a robotic …

Removing airbag modules from automotive scrap

N Kumar, MG Garcia - US Patent 12,103,045, 2024 - Google Patents
A system classifies materials utilizing a vision system that implements an artificial
intelligence system in order to identify or classify and then remove automotive airbag …

Sorting based on chemical composition

N Kumar, MG Garcia - US Patent 12,017,255, 2024 - Google Patents
Abstract Systems and methods for classifying and sorting materials in order to produce a
collection of materials that are composed of a particular chemical composition in the …