Patents by Inventor H. James Harmon

H. James Harmon 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).

  • Broad spectrum bio-detection of nerve agents, organophosphates, and other chemical warfare agents
    Patent number: 6821738
    Abstract: The instant invention pertains generally to a method and apparatus for rapidly detecting nerve agents, organophosphates, and other chemical warfare agents. A sensor has been developed that can be used to rapidly detect multiple analytes such as organic compounds. Analytes can be detected by monitoring changes in the optical properties of the absorbance and/or fluorescence spectra of highly colored heterocyclic compounds such as porphyrins or related compounds such as phthalocyanines. The result is a real-time monitor that is suitable for use in situations where encounter with chemical warfare agents is possible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2004
    Assignee: The Board of Regents for Oklahoma State University
    Inventor: H. James Harmon
  • Broad spectrum bio-detection of nerve agents, organophosphates, and other chemical warfare agents
    Publication number: 20020031843
    Abstract: The instant invention pertains generally to a method and apparatus for rapidly detecting nerve agents, organophosphates, and other chemical warfare agents. A sensor has been developed that can be used to rapidly detect multiple analytes such as organic compounds. Analytes can be detected by monitoring changes in the optical properties of the absorbance and/or fluorescence spectra of highly colored heterocyclic compounds such as porphyrins or related compounds such as phthalocyanines. The result is a real-time monitor that is suitable for use in situations where encounter with chemical warfare agents is possible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2001
    Publication date: March 14, 2002
    Inventor: H. James Harmon