Patents Assigned to Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20110017091
    Abstract: A multiple-part marking system that comprises at least one first part comprising at least one oxalate ester, at least one fluorescer, and at least one inorganic salt; and at least one second part comprising at least one peroxide and at least one catalyst, wherein the at least one inorganic salt is chosen from sodium thiosulphate, potassium thiosulphate, cobalt acetate, copper acetate, lead acetate, cupric chloride, ferric chloride, calcium iodide, potassium iodide, and silver nitrate. Light and heat are emitted when the two parts interact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl CRANOR, Linda Jacob
  • Patent number: 7777208
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent system and device is disclosed wherein a first polymeric sheet having a shaped cavity therein is sealed around its periphery to a second polymeric sheet and the cavity contains a cured PVC plastisol having admixed an oxalate solution and finely divided semiconductor laser crystals and a sealed receptacle containing a liquid component of a chemiluminescent activator. Placed over the plastisol or container is a light filter having a dye or dyes, pigment or pigments compounded into the filter, the dyes or pigments are chosen from those that absorb certain parts of the spectrum such that all light emissions up to 1050 nm are absorbed and anything beyond 1050 nm is transmitted. The devices generate a chemiluminescent light at wavelengths chosen to stimulate the semiconductor laser crystals. The semiconductor laser crystals absorb the chemiluminescent light and re-emit energy at wavelengths in the IR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7726824
    Abstract: A light stick for providing chemiluminescent light to provide general illumination of an otherwise darkened area. The device is thrown into position causing the chemiluminescent components to mix upon impact with a rigid object thereby generating chemiluminescent light after a predetermined delay. The device will provide illumination to an area of possible criminal activity and can be used tactically by law enforcement officials to help avoid danger to themselves and possibly others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Joseph Cosimo Longo
  • Patent number: 7722203
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent lightstick evacuation station consisting of a wall mountable fixture that stores a plurality of lightsticks that are accessed by opening the fixture cover. The fixture cover is opened by pivoting from a closed position to an open position wherein a lightstick restraint causes the activation of all stored lightsticks so as to facilitate their removal and use during an emergency. One lightstick may be retained in the device by use of restricted movement housing, and all lightsticks may be made to rotate outwardly for ease of access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Cosimo Longo, Eric James Domingos
  • Patent number: 7705720
    Abstract: A self leveling warning light for vehicles employing a light assembly that is pivotedly secured to an inner surface of a vehicle window by a mounting base suction cup. The light assembly has a plurality of LEDs whose intensity is amplified by a reflector and focused by an optical lens providing light emission in distances exceeding one mile with minimal battery drain. A control circuit having a power source is mounted within said light assembly and electrically coupled to the LEDs, the control circuit controlling four red LEDs separated by a centrally located yellow LED, the four red LEDs alternate on and off at sync rate of approximately 500 ms and the yellow LED turns on for about 750 ms and off for about 1 second. The light assembly maintaining directional pointing of the LEDs in a horizontal plane when the mounting base is moved between vertical and horizontal orientations by gravity weighting of the light assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Emil F. Jachmann
  • Patent number: 7682033
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent illuminated device employing a light-filtering injection molded polygonal shaped container that is scalloped to form an augmented illumination surface. The shaped housing includes a round shaped or form following chemical holding section. The lighting effects generated by the chemiluminescent chemical is enhanced by the polygonal shape and the inherent optical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7622060
    Abstract: A formable, porous chemiluminescent reactant composition, device therefore, and a process for production thereof is disclosed. The fluidizable solid admixture of the instant invention may be cured to a more or less rigid form with or without the use of a mold. The cured solid is useful as a chemiluminescent reactant component and is useful in a variety of environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Palmer, Stephen L. Palmer, Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7487728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of training military, law enforcement personnel, or the like, tasked with the accurate firing of small caliber munitions. A need exists for quantifying the ability of the trainees by detecting the accuracy with which they are able to strike their intended targets, especially in nighttime training situations. This invention relates to munitions which contain a chemical light producing system; particularly to small caliber munitions containing a chemiluminescent chemical light system; and most particularly to small caliber munitions having selectable, marking, tracing, or combined tracing/marking utility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7273297
    Abstract: A device combining a chemiluminescent and an LED lighting element. By way of illustration, depicted is a stylized “cartoon” ghost representation having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a cavity for receipt of the chemiluminescent element in packet form, and the second portion including the LED lighting elements and an electrical circuit and battery coupled thereto. The chemiluminescent element can be manually activated and inserted into the compartment of the first portion. The LED lighting elements may be manually activated or activated by sensor elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Frank Carter
  • Patent number: 7052631
    Abstract: The present invention teaches a chemiluminescent device along with a process for its production. The invention specifically relates to a chemiluminescent article of manufacture which includes a containment device and chemical system, both of which may be selected so as to be particularly susceptible to environmental degradation subsequent to their use. In a preferred embodiment the chemiluminescent device is categorized as being biodegradable, i.e. designed to be capable of losing its physical form and re-entering the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cranor