Patents by Inventor Blase Yamona

Blase Yamona 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).

  • Methods for employing stroboscopic signal amplification and surface enhanced raman spectroscopy for enhanced trace chemical detection
    Patent number: 8363215
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method and system is provided for detecting target materials using a combination of stroboscopic signal amplification and Raman spectroscopy techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: ADA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kent D. Henry, Blase Yamona, John S. Lovell
  • METHODS FOR EMPLOYING STROBOSCOPIC SIGNAL AMPLIFICATION AND SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY FOR ENHANCED TRACE CHEMICAL DETECTION
    Publication number: 20120133932
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a method and system is provided for detecting target materials using a combination of stroboscopic signal amplification and Raman spectroscopy techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2008
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ADA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Kent D. Henry, Blase Yamona, John S. Lovell
  • Balloonsonde launcher
    Patent number: 7648102
    Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2010
    Assignee: ADA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley D. Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph D. Scott, Blase A. Yamona
  • Balloonsonde launcher
    Patent number: 7275496
    Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2007
    Assignee: ADA Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley D. Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph D. Scott, Blase A. Yamona
  • BALLOONSONDE LAUNCHER
    Publication number: 20070199503
    Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2007
    Publication date: August 30, 2007
    Applicant: ADA TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph Scott, Blase Yamona
  • Balloonsonde launcher
    Publication number: 20050006523
    Abstract: An automated balloonsonde launcher and a method for an automated balloonsonde launch are disclosed. The automated balloonsonde launcher, for example, may comprise a collapsible protective cover forming an inner region for receiving a balloon, a gas inlet for receiving a gas, a gas outlet for mating with a balloon, a valve operable between the gas inlet and the gas outlet for inflating a balloon within the inner region of the protective cover. The launcher further comprises a controller that controls the valve to inflate a balloon within the protective cover, opens an opening in the protective cover and releases a balloon through the opening of the protective cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2004
    Publication date: January 13, 2005
    Inventors: Patrick French, Bradley Veatch, Michael O'Connor, Joseph Scott, Blase Yamona