Patents by Inventor Epaminondas G. Stassinopoulos

Epaminondas G. Stassinopoulos 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).

  • Device system and method for miniaturized radiation spectrometer
    Patent number: 7465926
    Abstract: A device/system for radiation sensing is configured to detect high and low LET radiation. The radiation sensing system may include a high LET detector and a low LET detector coupled to the high LET detector by a CPU, wherein the high LET detector and the low LET detector are assembled within a single unit. The device/system may also include a high LET and low LET detector that may be coupled together without an internal CPU. Overall, the device/system may be a stand-alone system and/or coupled to an external processing device. The device/system may also be approximately 6×6×2 cm3 in size, making it hand portable and may weigh less or equal to approximately ninety (90) grams, and operate on less than or approximately 0.25 watts of power.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
    Inventor: Epaminondas G. Stassinopoulos