Patents by Inventor James A. Grichnik

James A. Grichnik 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).

  • Publication number: 20070276205
    Abstract: A method and device for combustion of liquid fuels is presented which uses a plurality of rotating hydrogen flames to blast atomize and ignite a mechanically dispersed stream of the liquid fuel This combustion method and device are particularly suited for heavy oil fuels, such as vegetable oils, which are not well burned using conventional burner technologies This combustion method involves establishing a zone of combusting hydrogen and projecting a mechanically atomized dispersion of the liquid fuel into and through this zone of combusting hydrogen
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2004
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: Malcolm Kudra, James Grichnik, Samuel Chesnutt
  • Publication number: 20050242289
    Abstract: An monitor system that comprises a radiation rate meter and a dosimeter. The system is a pocket sized, portable, inexpensive, battery operated system and provides an instantaneous and accurate, indication of radiation above threshold levels to which the user has been exposed. The associated dosimeter measures radiation dosage levels and in conjunction with the dosimeter provides an indication of the cumulative radiation above threshold to which the user is subjected within a determined period.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2005
    Publication date: November 3, 2005
    Inventors: James Grichnik, James Bly
  • Publication number: 20050228264
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the detection of malignant melanoma. In particular, the present invention relates to systems and methods for the early detection of cancerous lesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2004
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Duke University
    Inventor: James Grichnik
  • Patent number: 5586162
    Abstract: A portable X-ray apparatus comprising a cart carrying an X-ray generator unit and an image intensifier unit, both in a stowed transport position. One of said units is mounted on the distal end of a support arm pivotable mounted on the cart, the arm is moveable from a stowed first position to an operative open position to position the unit it is carrying to be in an open spaced alignment, whereby in the operative position on the two units are effectively on respective tips of a C-shaped configuration thereby allowing a patient to be positioned between the units to enable taking an X-ray of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 1994
    Date of Patent: December 17, 1996
    Assignee: Micro Focus Imaging Corp.
    Inventor: James Grichnik
  • Patent number: 4230944
    Abstract: This invention relates to an X-ray system including an ion chamber for monitoring and controlling the amount of radiation delivered to the X-ray film.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 1979
    Date of Patent: October 28, 1980
    Assignee: Advanced Instrument Development, Inc.
    Inventors: Douglas C. Wiegman, James A. Grichnik
  • Patent number: 4037586
    Abstract: An electroencephalograph (EEG) instrument or system including a visual display panel actuated in response to digital signals for indicating the particular pattern in which the electrodes connected to the patient are processed to provide the desired output signals.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 1976
    Date of Patent: July 26, 1977
    Inventor: James A. Grichnik
  • Patent number: 3955119
    Abstract: Failure inducive operating conditions of an X-ray generator tube are sensed. Some of the sensed operating conditions are events such as hot overload of the target and thermal shock of the target, while other sensed operating conditions include hot target bearing use and thermionic cathode filament heater use. Certain of the sensed operating conditions are integrated, with the integrated output being compared against a predetermined standard to yield a prediction of remaining operating life. Other sensed conditions, if present, are indicative of incipient failure without integration. The integrated signals are stored in electrochemical cells and read out periodically for a prediction of incipient tube failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 1974
    Date of Patent: May 4, 1976
    Assignee: Varian Associates
    Inventors: John T. Perry, James A. Grichnik, Joel J. Schmutzer