Patents by Inventor David L. McCarty

David L. McCarty 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).

  • Systems and methods for detecting normal levels of bacteria in water using a multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
    Patent number: 8134704
    Abstract: A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. Count rate and trends of the classified particles are monitored to detect a change that is representative of the overall health safety of the water or by knowing the levels of bacteria in process water, such as Reverse Osmosis (RO) feed water, reject brine, and product water, the operator may better monitor the life and condition of the RO membrane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: JMAR LLC
    Inventors: John A. Adams, Kristina M. Crousore, Cherish K. Teters, John P. Ricardi, David L. McCarty, Michael P. Tutrow
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETECTING NORMAL LEVELS OF BACTERIA IN WATER USING A MULTIPLE ANGLE LIGHT SCATTERING (MALS) INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20100007505
    Abstract: A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. Count rate and trends of the classified particles are monitored to detect a change that is representative of the overall health safety of the water or by knowing the levels of bacteria in process water, such as Reverse Osmosis (RO) feed water, reject brine, and product water, the operator may better monitor the life and condition of the RO membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: JMAR LLC
    Inventors: John A. Adams, Kristina M. Crousore, Cherish K. Teters, John P. Ricardi, David L. McCarty, Michael P. Tutrow
  • Systems and methods for detecting radiation, biotoxin, chemical, and biological warfare agents using a multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
    Patent number: 7518723
    Abstract: A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate a Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. A count rate of the classified particles is monitored to detect a change that is representative of a toxin attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: JMAR Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Adams, Kristina M. Crousore, Cherish K. Teters, John Ricardi, David L. McCarty, Michael Tutrow