Patents by Inventor Andrew J. MacKinnon
Andrew J. MacKinnon 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).
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Patent number: 11222734Abstract: A method for increasing the MeV hot electron yield and secondary radiation produced by short-pulse laser-target interactions with an appropriately high or low atomic number (Z) target. Secondary radiation, such as MeV x-rays, gamma-rays, protons, ions, neutrons, positrons and electromagnetic radiation in the microwave to sub-mm region, can be used, e.g., for the flash radiography of dense objects.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Bude, David A. Alessi, Maurice B. Aufderheide, John E. Heebner, Andreas J. Kemp, Otto L. Landen, Andrew J. Mackinnon, Raluca A. Negres, Craig W. Siders, Scott C. Wilks, Wade H. Williams, Steven T. Yang, Thomas M. Spinka
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Publication number: 20200020459Abstract: A method for increasing the MeV hot electron yield and secondary radiation produced by short-pulse laser-target interactions with an appropriately high or low atomic number (Z) target. Secondary radiation, such as MeV x-rays, gamma-rays, protons, ions, neutrons, positrons and electromagnetic radiation in the microwave to sub-mm region, can be used, e.g., for the flash radiography of dense objects.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: LAWRENCE LIVERMORE NATIONAL SECURITY, LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Bude, David A. Alessi, Maurice B. Aufderheide, John E. Heebner, Andreas J. Kemp, Otto L. Landen, Andrew J. Mackinnon, Raluca A. Negres, Craig W. Siders, Scott C. Wilks, Wade H, Williams, Steven T. Yang, Thomas M. Spinka
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Patent number: 10481302Abstract: A lens coating apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a mechanical arm configured to receive and maintain lenses in a desired orientation, a loading station configured to receive and maintain the lenses within the enclosed area, and a combined washing and drying station including a spraying mechanism that directs an upward spray toward a bottom surface of the lens, and blowing devices configured to direct air toward the lens after the lens has been washed. The coating apparatus includes a coating station where liquid coating is sprayed toward the bottom surface of the lens and a curing station where the coated lens is exposed to the UV energy radiation. A programmable controller controls the mechanical arm to collect the lens from the loading station without operator intervention, and move along a linear track between the loading station and the combined washing and drying, coating and curing stations.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Jelight Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Andrew James Garcia, Marinko Jelic, Dick Amen
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Publication number: 20180045858Abstract: A lens coating apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a mechanical arm configured to receive and maintain lenses in a desired orientation, a loading station configured to receive and maintain the lenses within the enclosed area, and a combined washing and drying station including a spraying mechanism that directs an upward spray toward a bottom surface of the lens, and blowing devices configured to direct air toward the lens after the lens has been washed. The coating apparatus includes a coating station where liquid coating is sprayed toward the bottom surface of the lens and a curing station where the coated lens is exposed to the UV energy radiation. A programmable controller controls the mechanical arm to collect the lens from the loading station without operator intervention, and move along a linear track between the loading station and the combined washing and drying, coating and curing stations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Andrew James Garcia, Marinko Jelic, Dick Amen
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Patent number: 9810815Abstract: The present design includes a coating apparatus having a mechanical arm configured to receive and maintain a lens in a desired orientation, a coating station configured to coat the lens, a drying/curing station configured to dry the lens using radiant energy, and a programmable controller configured to control the mechanical arm to move along a linear track between the coating station and drying/curing station and expose the lens to the coating station for a coating procedure and the drying/curing station for a drying procedure for a predetermined amount of time. Other stations, such as a washing station and a loading station, may be provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: JELIGHT COMPANY, INC.Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Andrew James Garcia, Marinko Jelic, Dick Amen
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Publication number: 20160243578Abstract: The present design includes a coating apparatus having a mechanical arm configured to receive and maintain a lens in a desired orientation, a coating station configured to coat the lens, a drying/curing station configured to dry the lens using radiant energy, and a programmable controller configured to control the mechanical arm to move along a linear track between the coating station and drying/curing station and expose the lens to the coating station for a coating procedure and the drying/curing station for a drying procedure for a predetermined amount of time. Other stations, such as a washing station and a loading station, may be provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2015Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Andrew James Garcia, Marinko Jelic, Dick Amen
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Patent number: 9188388Abstract: A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including an ultraviolet lamp, a replaceable reflector configured to direct light energy transmitted from the ultraviolet lamp, the replaceable reflector including one of a plurality of interchangeable reflectors, a shutter mechanism configured to selectively move a shutter to expose the ultraviolet lamp and the reflector toward a surface upon which the floor curing apparatus operates, and wheels. The ultraviolet lamp and the reflector height from the floor surface are maintained at a predetermined distance above the surface. The plurality of interchangeable reflectors provides varying transmission characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2013Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Jelight, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Dick Amen
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Patent number: 8890098Abstract: A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including a housing, an ultraviolet lamp, and an offset wheel arrangement including a pair of inner drive wheels configured to rotate and alternately be driven about a first common axis and a pair of outer drive wheels configured to rotate and alternately be driven about a second common axis. Each of the pair of outer drive wheels are positioned a first predetermined distance outward from each of the pair of inner drive wheels, and the first axis is offset from said second axis by a second predetermined distance. The floor curing apparatus also includes a shutter device a linear actuator configured to drive a support element in a direction away from the ultraviolet lamp, the support element affixed to a plurality of rods configured to draw the shutter device away from the ultraviolet lamp.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2010Date of Patent: November 18, 2014Assignee: Jelight Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Dick Amen
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Publication number: 20130340273Abstract: A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including an ultraviolet lamp, a replaceable reflector configured to direct light energy transmitted from the ultraviolet lamp, the replaceable reflector including one of a plurality of interchangeable reflectors, a shutter mechanism configured to selectively move a shutter to expose the ultraviolet lamp and the reflector toward a surface upon which the floor curing apparatus operates, and wheels. The ultraviolet lamp and the reflector height from the floor surface are maintained at a predetermined distance above the surface. The plurality of interchangeable reflectors provides varying transmission characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 6, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Dick Amen
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Patent number: 8458923Abstract: A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including an ultraviolet lamp, a replaceable reflector configured to direct light energy transmitted from the ultraviolet lamp, the replaceable reflector including one of a plurality of interchangeable reflectors, a shutter mechanism configured to selectively move a shutter to expose the ultraviolet lamp and the reflector toward a surface upon which the floor curing apparatus operates, and wheels. The ultraviolet lamp and the reflector height from the floor surface are maintained at a predetermined distance above the surface. The plurality of interchangeable reflectors provides varying transmission characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2011Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: Jelight Company, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Dick Amen
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Publication number: 20120210593Abstract: A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including an ultraviolet lamp, a replaceable reflector configured to direct light energy transmitted from the ultraviolet lamp, the replaceable reflector including one of a plurality of interchangeable reflectors, a shutter mechanism configured to selectively move a shutter to expose the ultraviolet lamp and the reflector toward a surface upon which the floor curing apparatus operates, and wheels. The ultraviolet lamp and the reflector height from the floor surface are maintained at a predetermined distance above the surface. The plurality of interchangeable reflectors provides varying transmission characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Inventors: Andrew J. Mackinnon, Dick Amen
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Publication number: 20120009351Abstract: A floor curing apparatus is disclosed, including a housing, an ultraviolet lamp, and an offset wheel arrangement including a pair of inner drive wheels configured to rotate and alternately be driven about a first common axis and a pair of outer drive wheels configured to rotate and alternately be driven about a second common axis. Each of the pair of outer drive wheels are positioned a first predetermined distance outward from each of the pair of inner drive wheels, and the first axis is offset from said second axis by a second predetermined distance. The floor curing apparatus also includes a shutter device a linear actuator configured to drive a support element in a direction away from the ultraviolet lamp, the support element affixed to a plurality of rods configured to draw the shutter device away from the ultraviolet lamp.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2010Publication date: January 12, 2012Inventors: Andrew J. MacKinnon, Dick Amen
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Patent number: 7803022Abstract: A thermocouple connector has a first member and a second member which couples to the first member. The first member carries two first terminals for electrically joining to the respective ends of a pair of thermocouple wires. The second member carries two corresponding second terminals for electrically joining to the respective ends of a pair of thermocouple extension wires. Each first terminal contacts a respective second terminal when the first and second members are coupled.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2009Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Rolls-Royce PLCInventors: Andrew J. MacKinnon, Paul A. Carney, Colin Bird
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Publication number: 20100048065Abstract: A thermocouple connector has a first member and a second member which couples to the first member. The first member carries two first terminals for electrically joining to the respective ends of a pair of thermocouple wires. The second member carries two corresponding second terminals for electrically joining to the respective ends of a pair of thermocouple extension wires. Each first terminal contacts a respective second terminal when the first and second members are coupled.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: ROLLS-ROYCE PLCInventors: Andrew J. MacKinnon, Paul A. Carney, Colin Bird