Patents by Inventor Edward J. Britt
Edward J. Britt 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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Publication number: 20210010141Abstract: A method and device for carrying out a chemical reaction, by supplying to the chemical reaction energy from an electron- and, optionally, photon-containing energy wave that is induced in one or more aggregated molecular ensembles, wherein the emission of which is stimulated from the ensembles. Emission is stimulated from the ensembles by a wide variety of energy inputs, and energy derived from this electron and/or photon energy wave is advantageously used as an energy source to assist chemical reduction reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Edward J. Britt, Reay S. Dick, W. Todd Wipke
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Patent number: 10731263Abstract: A method and device for carrying out a chemical reaction, by supplying to the chemical reaction energy from an electron- and, optionally, photon-containing energy wave that is induced in one or more aggregated molecular ensembles, wherein the emission of which is stimulated from the ensembles. Emission is stimulated from the ensembles by a wide variety of energy inputs, and energy derived from this electron and/or photon energy wave is advantageously used as an energy source to assist chemical reduction reactions.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 4, 2020Inventors: Edward J. Britt, Reay S. Dick, W. Todd Wipke
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Publication number: 20190136391Abstract: A method and device for carrying out a chemical reaction, by supplying to the chemical reaction energy from an electron- and, optionally, photon-containing energy wave that is induced in one or more aggregated molecular ensembles, wherein the emission of which is stimulated from the ensembles. Emission is stimulated from the ensembles by a wide variety of energy inputs, and energy derived from this electron and/or photon energy wave is advantageously used as an energy source to assist chemical reduction reactions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Inventors: Edward J. Britt, Reay S. Dick, W. Todd Wipke
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Patent number: 10109812Abstract: An energy conversion device comprises an apparatus and a method for employing energy from an electron- and, optionally, photon-containing energy wave that is induced in one or more aggregated molecular ensembles. Emission is stimulated from the ensembles by a wide variety of energy inputs, and energy derived from this electron and/or photon energy wave is useful for modulation of signals in circuits; performing chemical reduction reactions; and performing as an energy conversion device, e.g., as a photovoltaic energy converter. Although differing from a laser by virtue its production of, inter alia, a charge transfer rather than merely light, the device of the invention can be employed in virtually all of the same fields in which a laser is utilized.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2015Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Inventors: Edward J. Britt, Reay S. Dick, W. Todd Wipke
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Publication number: 20160141533Abstract: An energy conversion device comprises an apparatus and a method for employing energy from an electron- and, optionally, photon-containing energy wave that is induced in one or more aggregated molecular ensembles. Emission is stimulated from the ensembles by a wide variety of energy inputs, and energy derived from this electron and/or photon energy wave is useful for modulation of signals in circuits; performing chemical reduction reactions; and performing as an energy conversion device, e.g., as a photovoltaic energy converter. Although differing from a laser by virtue its production of, inter alia, a charge transfer rather than merely light, the device of the invention can be employed in virtually all of the same fields in which a laser is utilized.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2015Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Edward J. Britt, Reay S. Dick, W. Todd Wipke
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Patent number: 8643507Abstract: A vehicle-based threat detection system (10) for detecting weapons in a vehicle includes at least one sensor (12) in a cargo holding area of the vehicle. The sensor (12) is connected to at least one detector (14) that detects presence of a weapon in the cargo holding area. A warning system (16) is capable of communicating detection of a weapon to a location remote from the cargo holding area.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2006Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Inventors: Gary J. Rodriguez, William A. Good, Edward J. Britt, David C. Loda
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Publication number: 20100277345Abstract: A vehicle-based threat detection system (10) for detecting weapons in a vehicle includes at least one sensor (12) in a cargo holding area of the vehicle. The sensor (12) is connected to at least one detector (14) that detects presence of a weapon in the cargo holding area. A warning system (16) is capable of communicating detection of a weapon to a location remote from the cargo holding area.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2006Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: United Technologies CorporationInventors: Gary G. Rodriguez, William A. Good, Edward J. Britt, David C. Loda
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Patent number: 7030576Abstract: A Hall effect thruster for propelling spacecraft and satellites includes at least two acceleration channels, each of the channels has a closed end and an open end, and a plurality of flux guides adjacent each of the channels. The plurality of flux guides includes an innermost flux guide, an outermost flux guide, and at least one intermediate flux guide. Each intermediate flux guide helps provide a magnetic field to each of two adjacent acceleration channels.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2003Date of Patent: April 18, 2006Assignee: United Technologies CorporationInventors: John B. McVey, Andrew S. Perrucci, Edward J. Britt
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Patent number: 4777638Abstract: A composition of matter is provided which is capable of producing laser energy on being pumped. The composition comprises a first chemical entity and a second chemical entity, wherein the first and second entities form a charge bearing molecule when excited to a relatively higher energy state and exist as distinct non-associated entities when in a relatively lower energy state. A method of producing laser energy and a laser, utilizing such composition of matter, also form a part of the invention. Generally, at least one of the first and second chemical entities in the charge bearing molecule has a number of electrons substantially equal to the number of electrons of a noble gas or of a halogen. A very high energy laser can result.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 1985Date of Patent: October 11, 1988Assignee: Space Power IncorporatedInventors: Edward J. Britt, Bernard C. F. M. Laskowski, John L. Lawless, William C. Stwalley
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Patent number: 4396865Abstract: A thermionic fault current limiter utilizes either a vacuum or plasma environment for a plurality of spaced conduction electrodes. The electrode can be supported by insulative spacers with the electrode providing shadow shields for the supporting spacers. Electrode spacing, power density, temperature gradients, and control grids can be utilized for optimum operation and in establishing self-absorption of energy for a desired operating environment. Cesium desorption from the electrode surfaces can be utilized to enhance current termination.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 1981Date of Patent: August 2, 1983Assignee: Electric Power Research Institute, Inc.Inventors: Edward J. Britt, Gary O. Fitzpatrick, Lorin K. Hansen, Mario Rabinowitz
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Patent number: 4151438Abstract: In a thermionic converter, means are provided for coupling an electrical lead to at least one of the electrodes thereof. The means include a bus bar and a plurality of distributed leads coupled to the bus bar each of which penetrates through one electrode and are then coupled to the other electrode of the converter in spaced apart relation.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 1977Date of Patent: April 24, 1979Assignee: The United States of America as represented by United States Department of EnergyInventors: Gary O. Fitzpatrick, Edward J. Britt
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Patent number: 3983423Abstract: A gas-filled thermionic converter is provided with a collector and an emitter having a main emitter region and an auxiliary emitter region in electrical contact with the main emitter region. The main emitter region is so positioned with respect to the collector that a main gap is formed therebetween and the auxiliary emitter region is so positioned with respect to the collector that an auxiliary gap is formed therebetween partially separated from the main gap with access allowed between the gaps to allow ionizable gas in each gap to migrate therebetween. With heat applied to the emitter the work function of the auxiliary emitter region is sufficiently greater than the work function of the collector so that an ignited discharge occurs in the auxiliary gap and the work function of the main emitter region is so related to the work function of the collector that an unignited discharge occurs in the main gap sustained by the ions generated in the auxiliary gap.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 1975Date of Patent: September 28, 1976Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Energy Research and Development AdministrationInventors: Ned S. Rasor, Edward J. Britt