Patents by Inventor Derrick Schmidt

Derrick Schmidt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Device and process for the production of nitrogen-13 ammonium ion from carbon-13/fluid slurry target
    Patent number: 4752432
    Abstract: A system and process for the production of nitrogen-13 atoms from carbon-13/fluid slurry is provided. The system (10) includes a device (14) for producing a proton beam (15) which travels along a preselected path and strikes a target in slurry. This target is positioned in the path of the proton beam (15) such that subjection of the target to such beam produces nitrogen-13 atoms in a predetermined form. The nitrogen-13 atoms are conducted from the target area and carried to a purification device for collecting a purified product containing such atoms. The cooling system serves to dissipate heat generated during the production of such nitrogen-13 atoms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 1986
    Date of Patent: June 21, 1988
    Assignee: Computer Technology and Imaging, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerald Bida, Derrick Schmidt, George O. Hendry, Bruce W. Wieland