Eli Leinov

Title: Eli Leinov and Ultrasonic Inspection Innovation.

Introduction

Eli Leinov is an inventor based in London, Great Britain, associated with Rolls-Royce Corporation. His patent work addresses ultrasonic inspection of gas turbine engine components, a field where precise testing can support the assessment of component condition.

Latest Patents

Leinov is credited with 1 patent: “Apparatus and a Method of Ultrasonically Inspecting a Component.” The invention describes an apparatus designed to inspect a gas turbine engine component using ultrasound at a required centre frequency.

The apparatus includes an ultrasonic transducer and a waveguide mounted in a holder. The holder can move within a carrier, which is itself movably mounted in a frame. The waveguide is circular in cross-section, has a concave surface between its ends, and decreases in diameter from its first end to its second. Its length is specified as between 0.5 and 3 times the wavelength of the ultrasonic signal at the inspection’s centre frequency.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects Leinov’s contribution to inspection technology for gas turbine engine components. Its adjustable mounting arrangement and defined waveguide geometry are central features of the disclosed apparatus.

Collaborations

Leinov’s listed coworkers include Michael Bowyer and Alejandro Jeketo. The available information identifies these professional associations but does not specify their roles in the patent.

Conclusion

Eli Leinov’s patent presents a specialized ultrasonic inspection apparatus for gas turbine engine components, combining a movable mounting system with a carefully specified waveguide design.