Patents by Inventor Amy Hunter

Amy Hunter 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).

  • Ovenable cook-in film with reduced protein adhesion
    Publication number: 20110236540
    Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter relates generally to packaging films that exhibit favorable sealing characteristics and reduced adhesion to meat at high temperatures. The presently disclosed subject matter also relates to packages constructed from such films and methods of using the films in high temperature applications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2010
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph E. Owensby, Amy Hunter, Frank M. Hofmeister, Herve M. Brebion
  • Induced breakdown spectroscopy detector system with controllable delay time
    Patent number: 6034768
    Abstract: The invention relates to high power, spark induced breakdown spectroscopy (SIBS) detectors with controllable delay time and to spark induced breakdown spectroscopy plasma generators with dual electrodes with specific electrode material, both for use in methods and apparatuses for detecting spectral signatures of atomic emissions, (e.g., from heavy metals such as lead, mercury, chromium, cadmium, arsenic, antimony and beryllium and radioactive materials such as uranium, plutonium, thorium and technetium) for measuring, for example, atomic concentrations of samples such as vapors and airborne particulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2000
    Assignee: Physical Sciences Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Fraser, Karl Holtzclaw, Amy Hunter, Steven J. Davis, Lawrence G. Piper