Patents by Inventor Jacqueline W. Quinn
Jacqueline W. Quinn 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).
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Patent number: 11156729Abstract: The present invention is a passive sensor to detect ionizing radiation over time. It employs a SAW sensor that incorporates a polymer film that deforms based on the chain-scission reaction as described upon irradiation. The polymer film coats the piezoelectric substrate and reflectors on the SAW sensor and, as it reacts to radiation, the film deforms due to the fracturing of the polymer molecules resulting in a loss of overall mass. As the SAW sensor is interrogated by an electrical signal, the wavelength of the response will change as the overall rigidity of the polymer film changes allowing for the detection of the level of radiation.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of NASAInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Robert W. DeVor, Phillip R. Maloney
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Patent number: 9011789Abstract: A treatment system and a method for removal of at least one halogenated compound, such as PCBs, found in contaminated systems are provided. The treatment system includes a polymer blanket for receiving at least one non-polar solvent. The halogenated compound permeates into or through a wall of the polymer blanket where it is solubilized with at least one non-polar solvent received by said polymer blanket forming a halogenated solvent mixture. This treatment system and method provides for the in situ removal of halogenated compounds from the contaminated system. In one embodiment, the halogenated solvent mixture is subjected to subsequent processes which destroy and/or degrade the halogenated compound.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Yestrebsky
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Publication number: 20140155676Abstract: A treatment system and a method for removal of at least one halogenated compound, such as PCBs, found in contaminated systems are provided. The treatment system includes a polymer blanket for receiving at least one non-polar solvent. The halogenated compound permeates into or through a wall of the polymer blanket where it is solubilized with at least one non-polar solvent received by said polymer blanket forming a halogenated solvent mixture. This treatment system and method provides for the in situ removal of halogenated compounds from the contaminated system. In one embodiment, the halogenated solvent mixture is subjected to subsequent processes which destroy and/or degrade the halogenated compound.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Inventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Yestrebsky
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Patent number: 8288307Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst including a base material coated with a catalytic metal is made using mechanical milling techniques. The hydrogenation catalysts are used as an excellent catalyst for the dehalogenation of contaminated compounds and the remediation of other industrial compounds. Preferably, the hydrogenation catalyst is a bimetallic particle including zero-valent metal particles coated with a catalytic material. The mechanical milling technique is simpler and cheaper than previously used methods for producing hydrogenation catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Brian S. Aitken
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Patent number: 8163972Abstract: PCBs are removed from contaminated media using a treatment system including zero-valent metal particles and an organic hydrogen donating solvent. The treatment system may include a weak acid in order to eliminate the need for a coating of catalytic noble metal on the zero-valent metal particles. If catalyzed zero-valent metal particles are used, the treatment system may include an organic hydrogen donating solvent that is a non-water solvent. The treatment system may be provided as a “paste-like” system that is preferably applied to natural media and ex-situ structures to eliminate PCBs.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Kathleen B. Brooks
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Publication number: 20110172082Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst including a base material coated with a catalytic metal is made using mechanical milling techniques. The hydrogenation catalysts are used as an excellent catalyst for the dehalogenation of contaminated compounds and the remediation of other industrial compounds. Preferably, the hydrogenation catalyst is a bimetallic particle including zero-valent metal particles coated with a catalytic material. The mechanical milling technique is simpler and cheaper than previously used methods for producing hydrogenation catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2010Publication date: July 14, 2011Applicants: Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Brian S. Aitken
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Patent number: 7842639Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst including a base material coated with a catalytic metal is made using mechanical milling techniques. The hydrogenation catalysts are used as an excellent catalyst for the dehalogenation of contaminated compounds and the remediation of other industrial compounds. Preferably, the hydrogenation catalyst is a bimetallic particle including zero-valent metal particles coated with a catalytic material. The mechanical milling technique is simpler and cheaper than previously used methods for producing hydrogenation catalysts.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2007Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Brian S. Aitken
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Publication number: 20100217063Abstract: PCBs are removed from contaminated media using a treatment system including zero-valent metal particles and an organic hydrogen donating solvent. The treatment system may include a weak acid in order to eliminate the need for a coating of catalytic noble metal on the zero-valent metal particles. If catalyzed zero-valent metal particles are used, the treatment system may include an organic hydrogen donating solvent that is a non-water solvent. The treatment system may be provided as a “paste-like” system that is preferably applied to natural media and ex-situ structures to eliminate PCBs.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2009Publication date: August 26, 2010Applicant: USA as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Kathleen B. Brooks
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Patent number: 7582682Abstract: Emulsified systems of a surfactant-stabilized, biodegradable water-in-solvent emulsion with bimetallic particles contained with the emulsion droplets are useful at removing PCBs from ex situ structures. The hydrophobic emulsion system draws PCBs through the solvent/surfactant membrane. Once inside the membrane, the PCBs diffuse into the bimetallic particles and undergo degradation. The PCBs continue to enter, diffuse, degrade, and biphenyl will exit the particle maintaining a concentration gradient across the membrane and maintaining a driving force of the reaction.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2007Date of Patent: September 1, 2009Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Christina Coon, Laura B. Filipek, Cristina M. Berger, Kristen M. Milum
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Publication number: 20070287628Abstract: A hydrogenation catalyst including a base material coated with a catalytic metal is made using mechanical milling techniques. The hydrogenation catalysts are used as an excellent catalyst for the dehalogenation of contaminated compounds and the remediation of other industrial compounds. Preferably, the hydrogenation catalyst is a bimetallic particle including zero-valent metal particles coated with a catalytic material. The mechanical milling technique is simpler and cheaper than previously used methods for producing hydrogenation catalysts.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2007Publication date: December 13, 2007Applicant: USA as Represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdmInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Brian S. Aitken
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Patent number: 7008964Abstract: A zero-valent metal emulsion containing zero-valent metal particles is used to remediate contaminated natural resources, such as groundwater and soil. In a preferred embodiment, the zero-valent metal emulsion removes heavy metals, such as lead (Pb), from contaminated natural resources. In another preferred embodiment, the zero-valent metal emulsion is a bimetallic emulsion containing zero-valent metal particles doped with a catalytic metal to remediate halogenated aromatic compounds, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), from natural resources.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 7, 2006Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Christian A. Clausen, Jacqueline W. Quinn, Cheri L. Geiger, Debra Reinhart, Laura B. Filipek, Christina Coon, Robert Devor
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Publication number: 20040069720Abstract: A zero-valent metal emulsion containing zero-valent metal particles is used to remediate contaminated natural resources, such as groundwater and soil. In a preferred embodiment, the zero-valent metal emulsion removes heavy metals, such as lead (Pb), from contaminated natural resources. In another preferred embodiment, the zero-valent metal emulsion is a bimetallic emulsion containing zero-valent metal particles doped with a catalytic metal to remediate halogenated aromatic compounds, such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), from natural resources.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2003Publication date: April 15, 2004Inventors: Christian A. Clausen, Jacqueline W. Quinn, Cherie L. Geiger, Debra Reinhart, Laura B. Filipek, Christina Coon, Robert Devor
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Patent number: 6207114Abstract: The invention provides a permeable treatment wall comprising one or more high-permeability columns, as well as a methods for preparing such a permeable treatment wall.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 1998Date of Patent: March 27, 2001Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christan A. Clausen, Debra R. Reinhart, Manoj B. Chopra
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Patent number: 6013232Abstract: A method for increasing the effectiveness of a permeable treatment wall is described. The method includes the introduction of ultrasonic radiation in or near the wall. A permeable treatment wall is also described which has an ultrasonic radiation generating transducer in or near the wall. Permeable treatment walls are described as having either a well vertically extending into the wall, or a rod vertically extending into the treatment wall. Additionally, a method for adapting a permeable treatment wall to allow for the introduction of ultrasonic radiation in or near the wall is described.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 1997Date of Patent: January 11, 2000Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationInventors: Jacqueline W. Quinn, Christian A. Clausen, Cherie L. Geiger, Debra R. Reinhart, Nancy Ruiz