Patents by Inventor Abiy Eshetu

Abiy Eshetu 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).

  • Trace detection media cartridges and kits
    Patent number: 10183797
    Abstract: Trace detection media cartridges and kits to facilitate trace detection of contraband. A cartridge may store consumables to prevent contamination and may also aid in the dispensing of consumables. A housing may hold a consumables cartridge and further prevent spoilage, such as with a self-closing lid. A trace detection kit may include a housing and at least one cartridge storing consumables.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, David J. Rutter
  • Human visible and X-ray visible markings for security screenings
    Patent number: 9470816
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to x-ray screening accessories and methods of facilitating x-ray screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton
  • INERT SIMULATED BLASTING CAP
    Publication number: 20160161229
    Abstract: A simulated blasting cap includes a tube and an explosive simulant disposed within the tube. The explosive simulant includes one or more inert components and has a density substantially similar to an explosive material. The simulated blasting cap further includes a bridge wire disposed within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • INERT IED TRAINING KITS
    Publication number: 20160161228
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • Inert IED training kits
    Patent number: 9291436
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • INERT IED TRAINING KITS
    Publication number: 20150268016
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • HUMAN VISIBLE AND X-RAY VISIBLE MARKINGS FOR SECURITY SCREENINGS
    Publication number: 20140226796
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to x-ray screening accessories and methods of facilitating x-ray screening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton
  • TRACE DETECTION MEDIA CARTRIDGES AND KITS
    Publication number: 20140014537
    Abstract: Trace detection media cartridges and kits to facilitate trace detection of contraband. A cartridge may store consumables to prevent contamination and may also aid in the dispensing of consumables. A housing may hold a consumables cartridge and further prevent spoilage, such as with a self-closing lid. A trace detection kit may include a housing and at least one cartridge storing consumables.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, David J. Rutter
  • EMBOSSED SAMPLE SWAB
    Publication number: 20130137186
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to swabs and methods of formation and use of swabs for collecting trace samples from an object of interest for testing for the presence of substances. The swabs have working areas and border portions and one or more features providing an indication of the working areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: David J. Rutter, Abiy Eshetu