Patents by Inventor Dennis R. Slaughter

Dennis R. Slaughter 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).

  • Neutron interrogation system using high gamma ray signature to detect contraband special nuclear materials in cargo
    Patent number: 7359480
    Abstract: A system for inspecting cargo for the presence of special nuclear material. The cargo is irradiated with neutrons. The neutrons produce fission products in the special nuclear material which generate gamma rays. The gamma rays are detecting indicating the presence of the special nuclear material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2008
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Dennis R. Slaughter, Bertram A. Pohl, Arden D. Dougan, Adam Bernstein, Stanley G. Prussin, Eric B. Norman