Patents by Inventor Earl Cranor

Earl Cranor 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).

  • Publication number: 20110017091
    Abstract: A multiple-part marking system that comprises at least one first part comprising at least one oxalate ester, at least one fluorescer, and at least one inorganic salt; and at least one second part comprising at least one peroxide and at least one catalyst, wherein the at least one inorganic salt is chosen from sodium thiosulphate, potassium thiosulphate, cobalt acetate, copper acetate, lead acetate, cupric chloride, ferric chloride, calcium iodide, potassium iodide, and silver nitrate. Light and heat are emitted when the two parts interact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl CRANOR, Linda Jacob
  • Publication number: 20100327240
    Abstract: Compounds are disclosed for the production of chemiluminescent light, particularly for the production of blue/violet light within the range of about 390 nm to less than 438 nm, and most particularly to the use of compounds composed of symmetrically and asymmetrically substituted anthracenes which are effective for increasing the production of such blue/violet light when used as fluorescers in conjunction with chemiluminescent systems. These systems utilize derivatives of 9,10-diphenylanthracene containing one or more fluorines As shown in General Formulae 1-3. The variables shown in Formulae 1-3 are defined in the specification.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Linda Jacob
  • Publication number: 20100282117
    Abstract: The instant invention discloses a triboluminescent projectile useful for identifying a point of impact and includes one or more triboluminescent materials contained thereon or therein. The projectile is in the form of any shape or size and is constructed and arranged to be combined with at least one triboluminescent material. Mechanical stress inducing materials may be included with the triboluminescent materials. The projectile, in combination with the triboluminescent materials, provides a user with identification of the target-projectile point of impact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, John Hoover
  • Publication number: 20100282118
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a non-pyrotechnic, self-illuminating projectile useful for marking, target illumination, or targeting adjustment which produces chemiluminescent light upon impact with an object. Because the production of light is delayed until impact, the projectile is not visualized until impact and the intensity of light upon impact is greater than light produced by projectiles that provide intermixing of light generating chemicals during flight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Jacques Ladyjensky, Joseph Cosimo Longo, Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7777208
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent system and device is disclosed wherein a first polymeric sheet having a shaped cavity therein is sealed around its periphery to a second polymeric sheet and the cavity contains a cured PVC plastisol having admixed an oxalate solution and finely divided semiconductor laser crystals and a sealed receptacle containing a liquid component of a chemiluminescent activator. Placed over the plastisol or container is a light filter having a dye or dyes, pigment or pigments compounded into the filter, the dyes or pigments are chosen from those that absorb certain parts of the spectrum such that all light emissions up to 1050 nm are absorbed and anything beyond 1050 nm is transmitted. The devices generate a chemiluminescent light at wavelengths chosen to stimulate the semiconductor laser crystals. The semiconductor laser crystals absorb the chemiluminescent light and re-emit energy at wavelengths in the IR.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7726824
    Abstract: A light stick for providing chemiluminescent light to provide general illumination of an otherwise darkened area. The device is thrown into position causing the chemiluminescent components to mix upon impact with a rigid object thereby generating chemiluminescent light after a predetermined delay. The device will provide illumination to an area of possible criminal activity and can be used tactically by law enforcement officials to help avoid danger to themselves and possibly others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Joseph Cosimo Longo
  • Patent number: 7682033
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent illuminated device employing a light-filtering injection molded polygonal shaped container that is scalloped to form an augmented illumination surface. The shaped housing includes a round shaped or form following chemical holding section. The lighting effects generated by the chemiluminescent chemical is enhanced by the polygonal shape and the inherent optical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Publication number: 20100047497
    Abstract: A formable, porous chemiluminescent reactant composition, device therefore, and a process for production thereof is disclosed. The fluidizable solid admixture of the instant invention may be cured to a more or less rigid form with or without the use of a mold. The cured solid is useful as a chemiluminescent reactant component and is useful in a variety of environments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Inventors: William R. Palmer, Stephen L. Palmer, Earl Cranor
  • Publication number: 20100022023
    Abstract: This invention is directed towards chemiluminescent systems useful in the practice of methods of intrusion detection, compositions useful for intrusion detection and methods for their formation, and to covert intrusion detection techniques and compositions therefore containing an infrared light generating chemiluminescent system, blended into an earthen-like carrier that enable one to detect whether any movement has breached an area during a certain time frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Eric Domingos, Luis Fidalgo
  • Publication number: 20100014275
    Abstract: End caps for chemiluminescent light sticks. The end caps can be of a numerous styles and materials for coupling to a common light stick body. The end caps can be installed either during the manufacturing stage allowing manufacturer efficiencies or for installation by the consumer such as in a kit. The end caps allow use of a common light stick that may include the chemical light components in sealed containers wherein the container includes a receptacle for securement of the end cap; or in an unsealed container wherein the end cap provides the sealing mechanism for the chemicals. The end caps can be made from most any material providing the manufacturer with the ability to produce a large variety of attachment mechanisms while decreasing the cost of light stick production.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Publication number: 20090289237
    Abstract: The present invention teaches a chemiluminescent device along with a process for its production. The invention specifically relates to a chemiluminescent article of manufacture (FIG. 1), which includes a containment device (12) having polymeric outer containment (18, 20), and chemical system of oxalate solution inside frangible vial (14), and activator inside frangible vial (16), both the containment device and chemical system may be selected to be particularly susceptible to environmental degradation subsequent to their use. In a preferred embodiment, the chemiluminescent device is designed for an enhanced shelf life prior to use while remaining capable of losing its physical form and re-entering the environment after use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2006
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7622060
    Abstract: A formable, porous chemiluminescent reactant composition, device therefore, and a process for production thereof is disclosed. The fluidizable solid admixture of the instant invention may be cured to a more or less rigid form with or without the use of a mold. The cured solid is useful as a chemiluminescent reactant component and is useful in a variety of environments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: William R. Palmer, Stephen L. Palmer, Earl Cranor
  • Publication number: 20090175024
    Abstract: A light stick for providing chemiluminescent light to provide general illumination of an otherwise darkened area. The device is thrown into position causing the chemiluminescent components to mix upon impact with a rigid object thereby generating chemiluminescent light after a predetermined delay. The device will provide illumination to an area of possible criminal activity and can be used tactically by law enforcement officials to help avoid danger to themselves and possibly others.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2008
    Publication date: July 9, 2009
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Joseph Cosimo Longo
  • Publication number: 20090072166
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent system and device is disclosed wherein a first polymeric sheet having a shaped cavity therein is sealed around its periphery to a second polymeric sheet and the cavity contains a cured PVC plastisol having admixed an oxalate solution and finely divided semiconductor laser crystals and a sealed receptacle containing a liquid component of a chemiluminescent activator. Placed over the plastisol or container is a light filter having a dye or dyes, pigment or pigments compounded into the filter, the dyes or pigments are chosen from those that absorb certain parts of the spectrum such that all light emissions up to 1050 nm are absorbed and anything beyond 1050 nm is transmitted. The devices generate a chemiluminescent light at wavelengths chosen to stimulate the semiconductor laser crystals. The semiconductor laser crystals absorb the chemiluminescent light and re-emit energy at wavelengths in the IR.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2008
    Publication date: March 19, 2009
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7487728
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of training military, law enforcement personnel, or the like, tasked with the accurate firing of small caliber munitions. A need exists for quantifying the ability of the trainees by detecting the accuracy with which they are able to strike their intended targets, especially in nighttime training situations. This invention relates to munitions which contain a chemical light producing system; particularly to small caliber munitions containing a chemiluminescent chemical light system; and most particularly to small caliber munitions having selectable, marking, tracing, or combined tracing/marking utility.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2009
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Publication number: 20080291658
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent illuminated device employing a light-filtering injection molded polygonal shaped container that is scalloped to form an augmented illumination surface. The shaped housing includes a round shaped or form following chemical holding section. The lighting effects generated by the chemiluminescent chemical is enhanced by the polygonal shape and the inherent optical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Publication number: 20080229964
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of training military, law enforcement personnel, or the like, tasked with the accurate firing of small caliber munitions. A need exists for quantifying the ability of the trainees by detecting the accuracy with which they are able to strike their intended targets, especially in nighttime training situations. This invention relates to munitions which contain a chemical light producing system; particularly to small caliber munitions containing a chemiluminescent chemical light system; and most particularly to small caliber munitions having selectable, marking, tracing, or combined tracing/marking utility.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: September 25, 2008
    Inventor: Earl Cranor
  • Patent number: 7273297
    Abstract: A device combining a chemiluminescent and an LED lighting element. By way of illustration, depicted is a stylized “cartoon” ghost representation having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a cavity for receipt of the chemiluminescent element in packet form, and the second portion including the LED lighting elements and an electrical circuit and battery coupled thereto. The chemiluminescent element can be manually activated and inserted into the compartment of the first portion. The LED lighting elements may be manually activated or activated by sensor elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2007
    Assignee: Cyalume Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Frank Carter
  • Patent number: 7216999
    Abstract: A chemiluminescent lighting device having a flexible casing surrounding the source of light. A separate transparent, translucent or opaque sleeve is placed about the casing to improve the gripping and the aesthetic feel of the device while passing the light. The sleeve may be in the form of a spiral or net exposing portions of the casing. The sleeve may include colored polymers to produce multi-colored effects. The sleeve may also include fluorescers to retain intensity and/or change colors. The lighting device enhances the visual appeal of novelty items such as necklaces and bracelets, and provides a tactile grip when used as a hand-held illumination device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2007
    Inventors: Fred Kaplan, Earl Cranor
  • Publication number: 20060114671
    Abstract: A device combining a chemiluminescent and an LED lighting element. By way of illustration, depicted is a stylized “cartoon” ghost representation having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion including a cavity for receipt of the chemiluminescent element in packet form, and the second portion including the LED lighting elements and an electrical circuit and battery coupled thereto. The chemiluminescent element can be manually activated and inserted into the compartment of the first portion. The LED lighting elements may be manually activated or activated by sensor elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: Earl Cranor, Frank Carter