This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: USA as Represented by Secretary of the Navy. Active years: 1996.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1996
Title: Bradford A. Wheeler and Optical Detection of Vibrational Energy.
Introduction
Bradford A. Wheeler is an inventor associated with Hope Valley, Rhode Island. His patent work addresses the detection and measurement of vibrational energy in structures.
Latest Patents
Wheeler is credited with 1 patent, titled “Detection of Vibrational Energy via Optical Interference Patterns.” The invention describes a method that applies a thin, transparent film to a vibrating structure and measures changes in the film’s thickness as vibrations are transmitted to it. Its apparatus uses a coherent light source and a detector to receive light reflected from the film’s top and bottom surfaces, enabling vibration measurement through optical interference patterns.
Career Highlights
The patent lists the United States, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, as the assignee. The invention combines a thin-film sensor with optical measurement to detect structural vibrations.
Collaborations
Antonio L. Deus is identified as Wheeler’s coworker.
Conclusion
Bradford A. Wheeler’s patent presents an optical approach to measuring structural vibrations, using changes in a transparent film to reveal vibrational energy.
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