Matthew Bernard Phelps

US Patent:

20110203383, Aug 25, 2011

Filed:

Feb 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/931771

Inventors:

Matthew B. Phelps - Galveston TX, US

International Classification:

G01M 5/00

US Classification:

73786

Abstract:

The present invention is directed at providing a numerical analysis method to determine the damage sustained on a structure based upon the physical dimensions of a the structure, the structure's design wind speed and the forces applied during an event such as a hurricane or man made event. The method includes the steps of creating a timeline by which event forces can be plotted and compared to an ultimate load of the structure, individual loads placed upon the structure as well as a sum of the individual loads placed upon the structure. By using this method, the user is able to identify the time at which the ultimate load of the structure was exceeded and the maximum individual and total loads occurred. The method further identifies the time when the structural failure likely initiated and the time by which the structural failure was likely complete. The method further provides a determination of the percentage individual load at the time the ultimate load is breeched as well as a time step of forces applied to the structure throughout the course of the event.

US Patent:

20120216623, Aug 30, 2012

Filed:

Feb 10, 2011

Appl. No.:

12/931772

Inventors:

Matthew B. Phelps - Galveston TX, US

International Classification:

G01N 3/00

US Classification:

73788

Abstract:

A machine for testing shingles and structure covering with a measuring devise supported above the surface, The way it measures shingle strength, Database of new undamaged shingle strength values based upon manufacture, shingle type and approval ASTM test method, How the devise attaches to the shingle specimen, Moveable and repeatable results, and Compares damaged and non-damaged shingles based upon their ASTM test method certification.

US Patent:

20120282555, Nov 8, 2012

Filed:

Oct 28, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/284393

Inventors:

Trace Cody - Austin TX, US
Case Gornstein - Plano TX, US
Alejandro Lago - Austin TX, US
Matthew Phelps - Indianapolis IN, US
Mark Thatcher - Austin TX, US

Assignee:

Flare Industries, Inc. - Austin TX

International Classification:

F23N 5/10
F23G 7/08
F23Q 7/10

US Classification:

431 5, 431258, 431 74, 431202, 431 6

Abstract:

An ignition assembly for use in pilots for flaring, incineration, and process burner applications, includes a hot surface igniter assembly specifically located in the pilot head or combustion chamber of a flame front ignition system for providing a pilot ignition source. The pilot head is positioned proximally to the exhaust exit of a flare gas stack. The hot surface ignition assembly is positioned proximally to the pilot head. The hot surface ignition assembly passes electric current through a ceramic-insulated element in order to produce heat by induction sufficient to ignite said pilot gas. A thermocouple, or other form of flame sensor, is provided for detecting and a sensing the existence of pilot flame and for controlling the ignition sequence.