Patents by Inventor Bruno Viana
Bruno Viana 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: 11926777Abstract: A scintillation compound can include a rare earth element that is in a divalent (RE2+) or a tetravalent state (RE4+). The scintillation compound can include another element to allow for better change balance. The other element may be a principal constituent of the scintillation compound or may be a dopant or a co-dopant. In an embodiment, a metal element in a trivalent state (M3+) may be replaced by RE4+ and a metal element in a divalent state (M2+). In another embodiment, M3+ may be replaced by RE2+ and M4+. In a further embodiment, M2+ may be replaced by a RE3+ and a metal element in a monovalent state (M1+). The metal element used for electronic charge balance may have a single valance state, rather than a plurality of valence states, to help reduce the likelihood that the valance state would change during formation of the scintillation compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LUXIUM SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Samuel Blahuta, Eric E. Mattmann, Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana
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Patent number: 11927707Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2-y)Y(y-z-x)CexMzSi(1-v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LUXIUM SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Bernard Ferrand, Bruno Viana, Ludivine Pidol, Pieter Dorenbos
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Patent number: 11927708Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2?y)Y(y?z?x)CexMzSi(1?v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: LUXIUM SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Bernard Ferrand, Bruno Viana, Ludivine Pidol, Pieter Dorenbos
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Publication number: 20230365858Abstract: A scintillator material for an ionizing radiation detector comprising a halide perovskite, said perovskite having one of the following formulations: (A?)2(A)n-1[MnX3n+1] with n a positive integer between 1 and 100, inclusive, or (A?)(A)p-1[MpX3p+1] with p a positive integer between 1 and 100, inclusive, or (A?)2(A)m[MmX3m+2], with m a positive integer between 1 and 100, inclusive, or (A?)2(A)q-1[MqX3q+3], with q a positive integer between 1 and 100, inclusive; where A and A? are organic cations, M is a metal chosen from Pb, Bi, Ge or Sn, X is a halogen or a mixture of halogens chosen from Cl, Br, and I, and wherein said perovskite further comprises at least one scintillation activating element N.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2021Publication date: November 16, 2023Inventors: Vladimir OUSPENSKI, Thierry PAUPORTE, Bruno VIANA
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Publication number: 20230089241Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2?y)Y(y?z?x)CexMzSi(1?v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard FERRAND, Bruno VIANA, Ludivine PIDOL, Pieter DORENBOS
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Publication number: 20230077952Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu (2?y) Y (y?z?x) CexMzSi(1?v) M? vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2022Publication date: March 16, 2023Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard FERRAND, Bruno VIANA, Ludivine PIDOL, Pieter DORENBOS
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Publication number: 20220290046Abstract: A scintillation compound can include a rare earth element that is in a divalent (RE2+) or a tetravalent state (RE4+). The scintillation compound can include another element to allow for better change balance. The other element may be a principal constituent of the scintillation compound or may be a dopant or a co-dopant. In an embodiment, a metal element in a trivalent state (M3+) may be replaced by RE4+ and a metal element in a divalent state (M2+). In another embodiment, M3+ may be replaced by RE2+ and M4+. In a further embodiment, M2+ may be replaced by a RE3+ and a metal element in a monovalent state (M1+). The metal element used for electronic charge balance may have a single valance state, rather than a plurality of valence states, to help reduce the likelihood that the valance state would change during formation of the scintillation compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Inventors: Samuel BLAHUTA, Eric E. MATTMANN, Damien PAUWELS, Bruno VIANA
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Publication number: 20210147748Abstract: A scintillation compound can include a rare earth element that is in a divalent (RE2+) or a tetravalent state (RE4+). The scintillation compound can include another element to allow for better change balance. The other element may be a principal constituent of the scintillation compound or may be a dopant or a co-dopant. In an embodiment, a metal element in a trivalent state (M3+) may be replaced by RE4+ and a metal element in a divalent state (M2+). In another embodiment, M3+ may be replaced by RE2+ and M4+. In a further embodiment, M2+ may be replaced by a RE3+ and a metal element in a monovalent state (M1+). The metal element used for electronic charge balance may have a single valance state, rather than a plurality of valence states, to help reduce the likelihood that the valance state would change during formation of the scintillation compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2020Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Samuel BLAHUTA, Eric E. MATTMANN, Damien PAUWELS, Bruno VIANA
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Publication number: 20210088679Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2-y)Y(y-z-x)CexMzSi(1-v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard FERRAND, Bruno VIANA, Ludivine PIDOL, Pieter DORENBOS
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Publication number: 20210088678Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2-y)Y(y-z-x)CexMzSi(1-v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard Ferrand, Bruno Viana, Ludivine Pidol, Pieter Dorenbos
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Patent number: 10907096Abstract: A scintillation compound can include a rare earth element that is in a divalent (RE2+) or a tetravalent state (RE4+). The scintillation compound can include another element to allow for better change balance. The other element may be a principal constituent of the scintillation compound or may be a dopant or a co-dopant. In an embodiment, a metal element in a trivalent state (M3+) may be replaced by RE4+ and a metal element in a divalent state (M2+). In another embodiment, M3+ may be replaced by RE2+ and M4+. In a further embodiment, M2+ may be replaced by a RE3+ and a metal element in a monovalent state (M1+). The metal element used for electronic charge balance may have a single valance state, rather than a plurality of valence states, to help reduce the likelihood that the valance state would change during formation of the scintillation compound.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2017Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX & DETECTEURSInventors: Samuel Blahuta, Eric E. Mattmann, Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana
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Patent number: 10890670Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2?y)Y(y?z?x)CexMzSi(1?v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2019Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard Ferrand, Bruno Viana, Ludivine Pidol, Pieter Dorenbos
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Publication number: 20190257958Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2-y)Yy-z-x)CexMzSi(1-v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2019Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard FERRAND, Bruno VIANA, Ludivine PIDOL, Pieter DORENBOS
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Patent number: 10324198Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2-y)Y(y-z-x)CexMzSi(1-v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard Ferrand, Bruno Viana, Ludivine Pidol, Pieter Dorenbos
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Publication number: 20180094189Abstract: A scintillation compound can include a rare earth element that is in a divalent (RE2+) or a tetravalent state (RE4+). The scintillation compound can include another element to allow for better change balance. The other element may be a principal constituent of the scintillation compound or may be a dopant or a co-dopant. In an embodiment, a metal element in a trivalent state (M3+) may be replaced by RE4+ and a metal element in a divalent state (M2+). In another embodiment, M3+ may be replaced by RE2+ and M4+. In a further embodiment, M2+ may be replaced by a RE3+ and a metal element in a monovalent state (M1+). The metal element used for electronic charge balance may have a single valance state, rather than a plurality of valence states, to help reduce the likelihood that the valance state would change during formation of the scintillation compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2017Publication date: April 5, 2018Inventors: Samuel Blahuta, Eric E. Mattmann, Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana
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Patent number: 9877653Abstract: Multimodal optical and magnetic resonance imaging methods based on the use of persistent luminescence nanoparticles. Use of mesoporous persistent luminescence <<core-shell>> complexes for theranostic applications.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)Inventors: Thomas Maldiney, Cyrille Richard, Daniel Scherman, Didier Gourier, Bruno Viana, Aurelie Bessiere
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Patent number: 9868900Abstract: A scintillation compound can include a rare earth element that is in a divalent (RE2+) or a tetravalent state (RE4+). The scintillation compound can include another element to allow for better change balance. The other element may be a principal constituent of the scintillation compound or may be a dopant or a co-dopant. In an embodiment, a metal element in a trivalent state (M3+) may be replaced by RE4+ and a metal element in a divalent state (M2+). In another embodiment, M3+ may be replaced by RE2+ and M4+. In a further embodiment, M2+ may be replaced by a RE3+ and a metal element in a monovalent state (M1+). The metal element used for electronic charge balance may have a single valance state, rather than a plurality of valence states, to help reduce the likelihood that the valance state would change during formation of the scintillation compound.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2015Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Inventors: Samuel Blahuta, Eric E. Mattmann, Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana
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Publication number: 20170074993Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2-y)Y(y-z-x)CexMzSi(1-v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard FERRAND, Bruno VIANA, Ludivine PIDOL, Pieter DORENBOS
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Patent number: 9534170Abstract: The invention relates to an inorganic scintillator material of formula Lu(2-y)Y(y-z-x)CexMzSi(1-v)M?vO5, in which: M represents a divalent alkaline earth metal and M? represents a trivalent metal, (z+v) being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than or equal to 0.2; z being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; v being greater than or equal to 0 and less than or equal to 0.2; x being greater than or equal to 0.0001 and less than 0.1; and y ranging from (x+z) to 1. In particular, this material may equip scintillation detectors for applications in industry, for the medical field (scanners) and/or for detection in oil drilling. The presence of Ca in the crystal reduces the afterglow, while stopping power for high-energy radiation remains high.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2013Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: SAINT-GOBAIN CRISTAUX ET DETECTEURSInventors: Bernard Ferrand, Bruno Viana, Ludivine Pidol, Pieter Dorenbos
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Publication number: 20160002529Abstract: A scintillation compound can include a rare earth element that is in a divalent (RE2+) or a tetravalent state (RE4+). The scintillation compound can include another element to allow for better change balance. The other element may be a principal constituent of the scintillation compound or may be a dopant or a co-dopant. In an embodiment, a metal element in a trivalent state (M3+) may be replaced by RE4+ and a metal element in a divalent state (M2+). In another embodiment, M3+ may be replaced by RE2+ and M4+. In a further embodiment, M2+ may be replaced by a RE3+ and a metal element in a monovalent state (M1+). The metal element used for electronic charge balance may have a single valance state, rather than a plurality of valence states, to help reduce the likelihood that the valance state would change during formation of the scintillation compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Samuel Blahuta, Eric E. Mattmann, Damien Pauwels, Bruno Viana, Vladimir Ouspenski