Patents by Inventor George R. Neff

George R. Neff 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).

  • Detection systems and methods
    Patent number: 6530264
    Abstract: Systems for use in leak detection and methods for leak detection are provided wherein a radioactive trace material is externally applied to a wall of a chamber which contains a fluid at a relatively high internal pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Assignee: Autoliv ASP, Inc.
    Inventors: Karl K. Rink, David J. Green, L. John Pierotti, Anthony M. Young, George R. Neff, Jimmie K. Neff
  • Hermetically sealed devices for leak detection
    Patent number: 5929367
    Abstract: A method of providing a gas-gettering medium within hermetically sealed devices which allows small cavity devices to be leak tested to verify their seal integrity. The gettering medium utilizes forms of charcoal, including activated carbon materials. A hermetically sealed device with the charcoal incorporated therein, as in an otherwise normal void in the device, or mixed with a charge of explosive in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 27, 1999
    Assignee: Chartech Engineering, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Neff, Jimmie K. Neff
  • Hermetically sealed devices for leak detection
    Patent number: 5452661
    Abstract: A method of providing a gas-gettering medium within hermetically sealed devices which allows small cavity devices to be leak tested to verify their seal integrity. The gettering medium utilizes forms of charcoal, including activated carbon materials. A hermetically sealed device with the charcoal incorporated therein, as in an otherwise normal void in the device, or mixed with a charge of explosive in the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1994
    Date of Patent: September 26, 1995
    Inventor: George R. Neff