Patents by Inventor Jani C. Ingram

Jani C. Ingram 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 for aqueous detection of nitro-aromatic compounds
    Patent number: 5306642
    Abstract: This invention relates to a compact and portable detection apparatus for ro-aromatic based chemical compounds, such as nitrotoluenes, dinitrotoluenes, and trinitrotoluene (TNT). The apparatus is based upon the use of fiber optics using filtered light. The preferred process of the invention relies upon a reflective chemical sensor and optical and electronic components to monitor a decrease in fluorescence when the nitro-aromatic molecules in aqueous solution combine and react with a fluorescent polycyclic aromatic compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 26, 1994
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Energy
    Inventors: William K. Reagen, Amber L. Schulz, Jani C. Ingram, Gregory D. Lancaster, Alan E. Grey
  • Ice electrode electrolytic cell
    Patent number: 5200054
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing heavy metals from waste water, soils, or process streams by electrolytic cell means. The method includes cooling a cell cathode to form an ice layer over the cathode and then applying an electric current to deposit a layer of the heavy metal over the ice. The metal is then easily removed after melting the ice. In a second embodiment, the same ice-covered electrode can be employed to form powdered metals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 6, 1993
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: David F. Glenn, Dan F. Suciu, Taryl L. Harris, Jani C. Ingram
  • Detection device for high explosives
    Patent number: 5157261
    Abstract: A portable fiber optic detector that senses the presence of specific target chemicals by electrostatically attracting the target chemical to an aromatic compound coating on an optical fiber. Attaching the target chemical to the coated fiber reduces the fluorescence so that a photon sensing detector records the reduced light level and activates an appropriate alarm or indicator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1991
    Date of Patent: October 20, 1992
    Assignee: EG&G Idaho, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan E. Grey, Judy K. Partin, Mark L. Stone, Ray M. Von Wandruszka, William K. Reagen, Jani C. Ingram, Gregory D. Lancaster