Patents by Inventor Hunter Hardy

Hunter Hardy 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).

  • UV Raman microscope analysis system
    Patent number: 10969338
    Abstract: A method and system for interrogating a target for one or more chemical species of interest using Raman microscopy and spectroscopy. A feature includes the ability to precisely electro-mechanically move and orient a Raman microscope relative to the target with multiple degrees of freedom of movement, including targets with 3-D form factors. This promotes effective detection of minute quantities of chemical species of interest. It also allows effective detection of minute quantities whether the target is static or moving. The method and system can include enhancements. Examples include alternative imaging spectrometers, alternative Raman microscope optical set-ups, and alternative focusing techniques. Others include control of the excitation energy and user controls and options to allow highly adjustable, flexible, and effective detection for a variety of detection applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Alakai Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Darius Vunck, Robert Douglas Waterbury, Timothy Molner, Ed Dottery, Hunter Hardy, Ryan Robins, Thuyan Conghuyentonnu
  • UV lasers and UV Raman systems for effective and efficient molecular species identification with Raman spectroscopy
    Patent number: 10965091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stand-off distance chemical detector system such as can be used, for example, for standoff detection of explosives. Instead of a conventional lasing medium, a Pr:YAG or Pr:BYF based UV laser is used which can be advantageously implemented in Raman spectroscopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Alakai Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Douglas Waterbury, Darius Vunck, Robert Dean Babnick, Timothy Molner, Hunter Hardy, Ed Dottery, Robert McKinney, David Welford
  • UV LASERS AND UV RAMAN SYSTEMS FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MOLECULAR SPECIES IDENTIFICATION WITH RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20190109431
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stand-off distance chemical detector system such as can be used, for example, for standoff detection of explosives. Instead of a conventional lasing medium, a Pr:YAG or Pr:BYF based UV laser is used which can be advantageously implemented in Raman spectroscopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Douglas Waterbury, Darius Vunck, Robert Dean Babnick, Timothy Molner, Hunter Hardy, Ed Dottery, Robert McKinney, David Welford