Patents by Inventor Christian Adams

Christian Adams 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).

  • Patent number: 8659908
    Abstract: A protective, anti-tamper coating and methods of coating creation and application are provided. The coating may include an elastomeric layer to allow for strippability/removal. The coating may also include a “smart layer” for tamper detection, imaging prevention, and tamper prevention or underlying device de-activation/alteration upon tamper detection. The coating may also include one or more ground planes around the smart layer and one or more frangible layers designed to interrupt or alter smart layer function in the event of a tamper attempt.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Matthew Kelley, Patrick Nelson
  • Publication number: 20140053286
    Abstract: Systems and methods for securing devices and encoding information in hardware and hardware arrangements are provided. Variations include switched networks included in conformal coatings applied to or connected to components to be protected or encoded. The decoding or security key data is included as part of the network layout and/or switching logic such that physical changes to the network prevent the recovery of the key data. Nodes in the network may include sensors meant to change node or network behavior based on sensor detection results.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Matthew Kelley, David Duncan
  • Publication number: 20130257473
    Abstract: A long-life embedded structure sensor, remote long-life fluid measurement and analysis system, long-life off-grid enclosed space proximity change detector, surface-mount encryption device with volatile long-life key storage and volume intrusion response, and a portable encrypted data storage with volatile long-life key storage and volume intrusion response are provided to be powered by and equipped with a long-life power source that can provide operative power for at least a twenty year duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2009
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Joseph M. Wright, Patrick A. Nelson, Kenneth S. Gurley, Richard A. Vaughn
  • Patent number: 8511262
    Abstract: A slide-valve device sliding in a predetermined axial direction, includes a valve body having two chambers, the first chamber including a lateral fluid-intake opening and a fluid-outlet opening provided with a normally closed, conditionally opening plug device, the second chamber including first and second lateral fluid-outlet openings, mutually offset in the axial direction. Two inner regions of the second chamber are arranged contiguously in the axial direction and communicate with one another via an opening or an internal passage, and in that the sliding drawer includes a first plug member suitable for selectively plugging the communication opening or the internal communication passage or opening between the two regions and a second plugging member suitable for preventing fluid communication between the second lateral fluid-outlet opening of the second chamber and a first region of the second chamber, within a predetermined range of translation of the sliding drawer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Systemes Moteurs (Societe par Actions Simplifiee)
    Inventors: Richard Komurian, Christian Adam
  • Patent number: 8499172
    Abstract: A system and method of recovering encoded information contained in a device by storing and retrieving at least part of the necessary decoding data by setting and measuring the physical characteristics of the device. Storage and recovery options include, but are not limited to, measurement of electronic or optical characteristics of electrically or optically conductive portions of the device using a range of measurement techniques that include, but are not limited to, time-domain reflectometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp.
    Inventors: Patrick A. Nelson, Christian Adams
  • Publication number: 20120312256
    Abstract: A slide-valve device sliding in a predetermined axial direction, includes a valve body having two chambers, the first chamber including a lateral fluid-intake opening and a fluid-outlet opening provided with a normally closed, conditionally opening plug device, the second chamber including first and second lateral fluid-outlet openings, mutually offset in the axial direction. Two inner regions of the second chamber are arranged contiguously in the axial direction and communicate with one another via an opening or an internal passage, and in that the sliding drawer includes a first plug member suitable for selectively plugging the communication opening or the internal communication passage or opening between the two regions and a second plugging member suitable for preventing fluid communication between the second lateral fluid-outlet opening of the second chamber and a first region of the second chamber, within a predetermined range of translation of the sliding drawer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Mark IV Systems Moteurs (Societe Par Actions Simplifiee)
    Inventors: Richard Komurian, Christian Adam
  • Publication number: 20120315689
    Abstract: Described are compositions and methods relating to the removal of oily stains from fabrics and other surfaces using a lipase in combination with a selected surfactant to mediate the release of fatty acids generated by the lipase. The compositions and methods have application in, e.g., laundry cleaning and dishwashing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Katherine D. Collier, Michael Jay Pepsin, Brian Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120309063
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to a lipase cloned from Geobacillus stearothermophilus, polynucleotides encoding the lipase, and methods of use thereof. The compositions and methods have particular application in detergent cleaning compositions and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: DANISCO US INC.
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Brian Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120258900
    Abstract: The present compositions and methods relate to a lipase cloned from Bacillus subtilis, polynucleotides encoding the lipase, and methods of use thereof. The compositions and methods have particular application in detergent cleaning compositions and methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: Danisco US Inc.
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Brian Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20120198244
    Abstract: A system and method of recovering encoded information contained in a device by storing and retrieving at least part of the necessary decoding data by setting and measuring the physical characteristics of the device. Storage and recovery options include, but are not limited to, measurement of electronic or optical characteristics of electrically or optically conductive portions of the device using a range of measurement techniques that include, but are not limited to, time-domain reflectometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
    Inventors: Patrick A. NELSON, Christian Adams
  • Publication number: 20120091456
    Abstract: A conformal electro-magnetic (EM) detector and a method of applying such a detector are provided herein as well as variations thereof Variations include, but are not limited to, single-element, area detectors; an array of multiple active elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Matthew KELLEY, Christian Adams, Richard Reim
  • Patent number: 8127151
    Abstract: A system and method of recovering encoded information contained in a device by storing and retrieving at least part of the necessary decoding data by setting and measuring the physical characteristics of the device. Storage and recovery options include, but are not limited to, measurement of electronic or optical characteristics of electrically or optically conductive portions of the device using a range of measurement techniques that include, but are not limited to, time-domain reflectometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick A. Nelson, Christian Adams
  • Patent number: 8119958
    Abstract: A matrix of explosive cells can include plural explosive cells formed in an array in a common substrate. Each cell can be formed as a recess filled with explosive material. An ignition device has an addressable ignition source for each cell. This matrix can be used in combination with a projectile guidance system. The projectile guidance system includes an antenna, a transceiver and a control processor. A method of guiding a projectile can include firing a projectile at a target, tracking the projectile and the target, determining a desired change in a flight path of the projectile, transmitting guidance commands to effect the desired change in the projectile's flight path to the projectile, receiving the guidance commands onboard the projectile and selectively igniting an explosive cell in a matrix of addressable explosive cells contained in a common substrate using the guidance commands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Kenneth S. Gurley, Tara Y. Rohter, Patrick A. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20120012690
    Abstract: A matrix of explosive cells can include plural explosive cells formed in an array in a common substrate. Each cell can be formed as a recess filled with explosive material. An ignition device has an addressable ignition source for each cell. This matrix can be used in combination with a projectile guidance system. The projectile guidance system includes an antenna, a transceiver and a control processor. A method of guiding a projectile can include firing a projectile at a target, tracking the projectile and the target, determining a desired change in a flight path of the projectile, transmitting guidance commands to effect the desired change in the projectile's flight path to the projectile, receiving the guidance commands onboard the projectile and selectively igniting an explosive cell in a matrix of addressable explosive cells contained in a common substrate using the guidance commands.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Kenneth S. Gurley, Tara Y. Rohter, Patrick A. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110318503
    Abstract: A system and method for combined material deposition and plasma and/or controlled atmosphere treatment processing of substrates. In one variation, plasma and/or controlled atmosphere treatment and deposition are performed using a single processing system with multiple processing areas. In another variation, plasma and/or controlled atmosphere treatment and deposition are performed using a single processing system with a single processing area. Variations of deposition include printing or direct-write techniques. Processing areas may be atmospherically controlled or selectively sealable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventors: Christian ADAMS, Matthew Kelley
  • Publication number: 20110210173
    Abstract: An article identifier or code including at least one photo-responsive dye and a method of encoding or embedding information in same. A reader device for decoding or extracting information in an article identifier or code and verifying or authenticating that information and the associated extraction and authentication methods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Richard Allen Vaughn, Joe M. Wright
  • Publication number: 20110120764
    Abstract: A conformal electro-magnetic (EM) shield and a method of applying such a shield are provided herein as well as variations thereof. Variations include, but are not limited to, frequency-selective shielding, shields containing active and/or passive electronic components, and strippable shields that can easily be applied to and removed from underlying components. Variations of a shield structure include at least an insulating layer between the underling component and the shield, and shielding and/or capping layers disposed over the insulating layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Matthew Kelley, Christian Adams, Patrick A. Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110090658
    Abstract: A protective, anti-tamper coating and methods of coating creation and application are provided. The coating may include an elastomeric layer to allow for strippability/removal. The coating may also include a “smart layer” for tamper detection, imaging prevention, and tamper prevention or underlying device de-activation/alteration upon tamper detection. The coating may also include one or more ground planes around the smart layer and one or more frangible layers designed to interrupt or alter smart layer function in the event of a tamper attempt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Applicant: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Christian Adams, Matthew Kelley, Patrick Nelson
  • Publication number: 20110087897
    Abstract: A system and method of recovering encoded information contained in a device by storing and retrieving at least part of the necessary decoding data by setting and measuring the physical characteristics of the device. Storage and recovery options include, but are not limited to, measurement of electronic or optical characteristics of electrically or optically conductive portions of the device using a range of measurement techniques that include, but are not limited to, time-domain reflectometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Patrick A. NELSON, Christian ADAMS
  • Patent number: 7667570
    Abstract: A lock and key mechanism comprising a sensor detecting friction between first and second nanostructured surfaces and a controller receiving output from the sensor and comparing same to stored values. Also a method for activating or deactivating a lock comprising providing a first nanostructured surface, causing a second nanostructured surface to frictionally interact with the first nanostructured surface, sensing the interaction with a sensor, the sensor producing an output signal, and via a controller comparing the sensor output signal to a reference signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventor: Christian Adams