Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Deno

Joseph C. Deno 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).

  • System and method for detecting explosive materials
    Patent number: 7732772
    Abstract: A system for detecting explosive materials includes at least one deuterium/tritium neutron generator module, at least one germanium detector module, and an analysis module. The deuterium/tritium neutron generator module bombards an object with neutrons. The germanium detector module detects gamma rays emitted by the object in response to the neutrons. The analysis module analyzes the gamma rays detected by the germanium detector module for the presence of explosive materials on or within the object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignees: Raytheon Company, Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: David S. Koltick, Yeong E. Kim, Jayson K. Bopp, Joseph C. Deno, Paul G. Jones