Patents by Inventor Jack A. Neal

Jack A. Neal 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).

  • Maxim electron scatter chamber
    Patent number: 8008640
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system, methods and apparatus for sterilization of an object (e.g., food products). The present invention takes advantage of the electron scatter that occurs when electron beam is applied onto a surface. The present invention is capable of treating irregular surfaces (e.g., carcasses, spherical/round surfaces) or any type of surface where complete penetration is not needed or desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Joseph E. Maxim, Jack A. Neal, Alejandro Castillo
  • MAXIM ELECTRON SCATTER CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20100001206
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system, methods and apparatus for sterilization of an object (e.g., food products). The present invention takes advantage of the electron scatter that occurs when electron beam is applied onto a surface. The present invention is capable of treating irregular surfaces (e.g., carcasses, spherical/round surfaces) or any type of surface where complete penetration is not needed or desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: The Texas A&M University System
    Inventors: Joseph E. Maxim, Jack A. Neal, Alejandro Castillo