Patents by Inventor Frederick Lee Simmons, Jr.

Frederick Lee Simmons, Jr. 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).

  • APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CREATING A CONCENTRATED SUPERSATURATED GASEOUS SOLUTION HAVING IONIZATION POTENTIAL
    Publication number: 20140048494
    Abstract: The present invention describes an apparatus and method for creating dense nano-multi molecular packing of gaseous molecules concentrated in liquid solutions and the ionization of the resultant dense gaseous nano-multi-molecular molecules forming a concentration of free-radicals saturating liquid solutions without cavitation of nuclei and without bubbles for the dissolution, destruction, disinfection and remediation of biological, chemical and electrochemical threats and contaminants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Frederick Lee Simmons, JR.
  • Wavelength selective photocatalytic dielectric elements on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) refractors having indices of refraction greater than 2.0
    Patent number: 6599618
    Abstract: This invention relates to a photocatalytic dielectric element placed upon polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) refractors and lamp covers to provide a self-cleaning surface for use on roadway lighting fixtures. The photocatalytic dielectric element is comprised of a series of hard durable thin dielectric film layers that can be tailored to selectively reflect UV with a plurality of dielectric layers having indices of refraction greater than 2.0. The photocatalytic dielectric element is otherwise transmissive to light at all other wavelengths. In addition, the photocatalytic dielectric element can concentrate photons generating from the light fixture, or from direct sunlight within a narrow range of wavelengths on the outer surface of the polytetrafluoroethylene refractor or lamp cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Inventor: Frederick Lee Simmon, Jr.
  • UV reflective photocatalytic dielectric combiner having indices of refraction greater than 2.0
    Patent number: 6154311
    Abstract: The invention relates to a transparent zero distortion photocatalytic dielectric combiner housing a series of hard durable thin films that reflect 98% of UV, with a plurality of dielectric layers having indices of refraction greater than 2.0 but otherwise is transmissive to light at all wavelengths. The photocatalytic dielectric combiner selectively reflects and concentrates UV from sources such as light fixtures or sunlight within a narrow range of wavelengths on the outer surface of the combiner element, promoting photocatalytic oxidation to decompose bacteria and contaminants, making surfaces the combiner is placed upon self-cleaning, self-sanitizing, and self-deodorizing. The invention is suitable for windows, counter tops, door hardware, plumbing fixtures, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: Simtek Hardcoatings, Inc.
    Inventors: Frederick Lee Simmons, Jr., Ron Ferrante