Patents by Inventor Gerald C. Langner

Gerald C. Langner 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).

  • Publication number: 20040148137
    Abstract: A method and system for detecting and monitoring noncompliant interstate transportation of materials is disclosed. The method and system include providing a detection and monitoring network whereby multiple ports-of-entry are each equipped with a detection system that is in communication with a central computer. The detection systems are then used to detect levels of a material in vehicles passing through the ports-of-entry. The method and system further include associating the levels of material detected for each vehicle with the respective vehicle, and saving the vehicle material levels on a computer. The material levels detected at each port-of-entry are then uploaded to the central computer for monitoring and review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2004
    Publication date: July 29, 2004
    Inventors: William D. Zerwekh, Jacobo P. Lucero, Gerald C. Langner, Ted R. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20040010396
    Abstract: A method and system for detecting and monitoring noncompliant interstate transportation of materials is disclosed. The method and system include providing a detection and monitoring network whereby multiple ports-of-entry are each equipped with a detection system that is in communication with a central computer. The detection systems are then used to detect levels of a material in vehicles passing through the ports-of-entry. The method and system further include associating the levels of material detected for each vehicle with the respective vehicle, and saving the vehicle material levels on a computer. The material levels detected at each port-of-entry are then uploaded to the central computer for monitoring and review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: William D. Zerwekh, Jacobo P. Lucero, Gerald C. Langner, Ted R. Martinez
  • Patent number: 6601022
    Abstract: A method and system for detecting and monitoring noncompliant interstate transportation of materials is disclosed. The method and system include providing a detection and monitoring network whereby multiple ports-of-entry are each equipped with a detection system that is in communication with a central computer. The detection systems are then used to detect levels of a material in vehicles passing through the ports-of-entry. The method and system further include associating the levels of material detected for each vehicle with the respective vehicle, and saving the vehicle material levels on a computer. The material levels detected at each port-of-entry are then uploaded to the central computer for monitoring and review.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: MCT Industries
    Inventors: William D. Zerwekh, Jacobo P. Lucero, Gerald C. Langner, Ted R. Martinez
  • Publication number: 20030065485
    Abstract: A method and system for detecting and monitoring noncompliant interstate transportation of materials is disclosed. The method and system include providing a detection and monitoring network whereby multiple ports-of-entry are each equipped with a detection system that is in communication with a central computer. The detection systems are then used to detect levels of a material in vehicles passing through the ports-of-entry. The method and system further include associating the levels of material detected for each vehicle with the respective vehicle, and saving the vehicle material levels on a computer. The material levels detected at each port-of-entry are then uploaded to the central computer for monitoring and review.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Publication date: April 3, 2003
    Inventors: William D. Zerwekh, Jacobo P. Lucero, Gerald C. Langner, Ted R. Martinez
  • Patent number: 5370055
    Abstract: A hypervelocity projectile launcher for use in perforating borehole casings provides improved penetration into the surrounding rock structure. The launcher includes a first cylinder of explosive material that defines an axial air-filled cavity, a second cylinder of explosive material defining an axial frustum-shaped cavity abutting and axially aligned with the first cylinder. A pliant washer is located between and axially aligned with the first and second cylinders. The frustum shaped cavity is lined with a metal liner effective to form a projectile when the first and second cylinders are detonated. The washer forms a unique intermediate projectile in advance of the liner projectile and enables the liner projectile to further penetrate into and fracture the adjacent rock structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California, Office of Technology Transfer
    Inventors: L. Erik Fugelso, Gerald C. Langner, Kerry L. Burns, James N. Albright