Patents by Inventor James Carrier

James Carrier 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: 20220334063
    Abstract: A method of modifying a liquid sample containing an analyte so as to increase SERS signal intensity of the analyte is provided. The method of the present invention comprises the steps of: providing the liquid sample to be analyzed using SERS; and adding an oxygen scavenger to the liquid sample so as to remove dissolved oxygen from the liquid sample. A probe for remote sensing of an analyte in a liquid sample using SERS is also provided. The probe of the present invention comprises a detection chamber having a window that is transparent to SERS excitation light and Raman scattered signal, and tubing with a first and a second end, the first end of the tubing being flowably connected to the detection chamber and the second end of the tubing being configured to be placed in contact with a liquid sample.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Xu ZHANG, Albert Collins NGANOU ASSONKENG, Andrew James CARRIER
  • Publication number: 20220024787
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for copper-catalyzed electrochemical water treatment are provided. The method comprises the steps of supplying an aqueous solution and electrochemically treating the aqueous solution in an electrochemical cell comprising an anode, a cathode, and the aqueous solution as an electrolyte, by applying an electric potential to said anode and said cathode, thereby producing purified water. The apparatus comprises an electrochemical cell comprising an anode, a cathode, and an electrolyte, the electrolyte contacting the anode and the cathode; an inlet allowing the electrolyte in the electrochemical cell; and an outlet allowing purified water out of the electrochemical cell. In both cases, the electrolyte/aqueous solution comprises water to be treated, chloride ions in a concentration [Cl?] at least about 10 mM, and copper(II) and/or copper(I) ions in a total copper ions concentration, [CU2+] +[Cu+], of at least about 20 ?M.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2019
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Guoqiang LI, Albert Collins NGANOU ASSONKENG, Andrew James CARRIER, Xu ZHANG
  • Patent number: 10502688
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for identification and analysis of materials and molecular structures. An apparatus for identification and analysis of materials and molecular structures may include a laser. The laser may, in turn, include an amplified spontaneous emission-suppressed single-frequency laser excitation source. The apparatus may further comprise a plurality of filters. The plurality of filters may include reflective volume holographic grating blocking filters. The apparatus may also comprise an optical unit and an optical spectrometer. The optical unit may be configured to deliver excitation energy to a sample substance and capture Raman signal scattering from the sample substance. The optical spectrometer may be disposed in a path of the Raman signal and configured to measure a spectrum of the Raman signal and generate a detection signal. Finally, the apparatus may comprise a processing unit configured to analyze the spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Ondax, Inc.
    Inventors: James Carriere, Lawrence Ho, Frank Havermeyer, Eric Maye, Randy Heyler
  • Patent number: 9759521
    Abstract: A firearm training apparatus and method provides simulated weapon realism that places higher priority to shot placement by using a culminated laser beam with specific target areas to achieve marksmanship accuracy. Trainee shooters can visually observe hits by an LED in the target area and hear an alarm sound when another trainee is hit. Stress and reaction to stress is achieved through the use of a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units in vests worn by the trainees. Greater realism is achieved by eliminating special safety equipment required with projectile systems, and focus on weapon accuracy and firing characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: Force Training Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: James Carriere
  • Publication number: 20170191939
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for identification and analysis of materials and molecular structures. An apparatus for identification and analysis of materials and molecular structures may include a laser. The laser may, in turn, include an amplified spontaneous emission-suppressed single-frequency laser excitation source. The apparatus may further comprise a plurality of filters. The plurality of filters may include reflective volume holographic grating blocking filters. The apparatus may also comprise an optical unit and an optical spectrometer. The optical unit may be configured to deliver excitation energy to a sample substance and capture Raman signal scattering from the sample substance. The optical spectrometer may be disposed in a path of the Raman signal and configured to measure a spectrum of the Raman signal and generate a detection signal. Finally, the apparatus may comprise a processing unit configured to analyze the spectrum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Publication date: July 6, 2017
    Inventors: James Carriere, Lawrence Ho, Frank Havermeyer, Eric Maye, Randy Heyler
  • Publication number: 20170082489
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein. An exemplary system may include a laser source, the laser source having a laser center wavelength; at least one narrowband optical element receiving light emitted by the laser, the narrowband optical element having a filter center wavelength, the narrowband optical element being arranged such that the filter center wavelength is initially spectrally aligned with the laser center wavelength, the filter center wavelength changing in response to a temperature change such that the filter center wavelength is not substantially aligned with the laser center wavelength; and a passive adjustment mechanism coupled to the narrowband optical element, the passive adjustment mechanism including an actuator, the actuator moving in response to the temperature change, the actuator motion rotating the narrowband optical element, the rotation compensating for the temperature change such that the filter center wavelength and laser center wavelength remain spectrally aligned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Inventors: Lawrence Ho, Frank Havermeyer, Christophe Moser, James Carriere, Eric Maye, Randy Heyler
  • Patent number: 9599565
    Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for identification and analysis of materials and molecular structures. An apparatus for identification and analysis of materials and molecular structures may include a laser. The laser may, in turn, include an amplified spontaneous emission-suppressed single-frequency laser excitation source. The apparatus may further comprise a plurality of filters. The plurality of filters may include reflective volume holographic grating blocking filters. The apparatus may also comprise an optical unit and an optical spectrometer. The optical unit may be configured to deliver excitation energy to a sample substance and capture Raman signal scattering from the sample substance. The optical spectrometer may be disposed in a path of the Raman signal and configured to measure a spectrum of the Raman signal and generate a detection signal. Finally, the apparatus may comprise a processing unit configured to analyze the spectrum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2017
    Assignee: Ondax, Inc.
    Inventors: James Carriere, Lawrence Ho, Frank Havermeyer, Eric Maye, Randy Heyler
  • Patent number: 9587983
    Abstract: Systems and methods are provided herein. An exemplary system may include a laser source, the laser source having a laser center wavelength; at least one narrowband optical element receiving light emitted by the laser, the narrowband optical element having a filter center wavelength, the narrowband optical element being arranged such that the filter center wavelength is initially spectrally aligned with the laser center wavelength, the filter center wavelength changing in response to a temperature change such that the filter center wavelength is not substantially aligned with the laser center wavelength; and a passive adjustment mechanism coupled to the narrowband optical element, the passive adjustment mechanism including an actuator, the actuator moving in response to the temperature change, the actuator motion rotating the narrowband optical element, the rotation compensating for the temperature change such that the filter center wavelength and laser center wavelength remain spectrally aligned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Ondax, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence Ho, Frank Havermeyer, Christophe Moser, James Carriere, Eric Maye, Randy Heyler
  • Publication number: 20150354922
    Abstract: A firearm training apparatus and method provides simulated weapon realism that places higher priority to shot placement by using a culminated laser beam with specific target areas to achieve marksmanship accuracy. Trainee shooters can visually observe hits by an LED in the target area and hear an alarm sound when another trainee is hit. Stress and reaction to stress is achieved through the use of a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units in vests worn by the trainees. Greater realism is achieved by eliminating special safety equipment required with projectile systems, and focus on weapon accuracy and firing characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2015
    Publication date: December 10, 2015
    Inventor: James Carriere
  • Patent number: 8611026
    Abstract: An optical device includes a substrate. a non-planar transparent structure on a first surface of the substrate, the non-planar transparent structure being made of a first material, and a molded refractive surface on the first surface of the substrate adjacent the non-planar transparent structure, the molded refractive surface being made of a second material, different from the first material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Digitaloptics Corporation
    Inventors: Hongtao Han, Alan Kathman, Rong Huang, Michael Feldman, Robert D. TeKolste, Jeremy Huddleston, James Carriere, Michael Magoon, Jack Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20130309633
    Abstract: A firearm training apparatus and method provides simulated weapon realism that places higher priority to shot placement by using a culminated laser beam with specific target areas to achieve marksmanship accuracy. Trainee shooters can visually observe hits by an LED in the target area and hear an alarm sound when another trainee is hit. Stress and reaction to stress is achieved through the use of a TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units in vests worn by the trainees. Greater realism is achieved by eliminating special safety equipment required with projectile systems, and focus on weapon accuracy and firing characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Applicant: Force Training Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: James Carriere
  • Publication number: 20100295973
    Abstract: An optical system (302) has a plurality of optical surfaces (304, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309) configured to provide blurred images of objects located within a selected range of object distances. At least two of the plurality of optical surfaces are configured to contribute to the blurring. An imaging system (300) includes a blurring optical system (302), a sensor (310) which receives light directed through the optical system, and an image processor (320) which selects one or more deblurring functions and applies the deblurring functions to provide a processed image. The processor may apply different deblurring functions to different sets of the raw data representing different portions of the field of view.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: TESSERA NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher Aubuchon, James Morris, Gregory Kintz, James Carriere, Michael R. Feldman
  • Publication number: 20090290833
    Abstract: An optical device includes a substrate. a non-planar transparent structure on a first surface of the substrate, the non-planar transparent structure being made of a first material, and a molded refractive surface on the first surface of the substrate adjacent the non-planar transparent structure, the molded refractive surface being made of a second material, different from the first material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Hongtao Han, Alan Kathman, Rong Huang, Michael Feldman, Robert D. TeKOLSTE, Jeremy Huddleston, James Carriere, Michael Magoon, Jack Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20070271015
    Abstract: To manage a fleet of vehicles efficiently, data is obtained concerning vehicle condition; some of this data is recorded in a data packet format on a vehicle and transmitted by radio from the vehicles to a base station, and under some circumstances, transmitted by the internet to a central data station where it is used to determine what should be done with the vehicles, such as for example to determine if the battery of a vehicle must be charged. The data may be transmitted from one vehicle to another vehicle before reaching the base station or the central data station. The data packets can indicate the vehicle to which the data applies, if the battery needs to be charged or replaced and can establish a priority schedule for the charging or replacement of the battery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: Lester Electrical of Nebraska, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Bauer, David Merchant, Dennis Beame, James Carrier, John Stokes, Joseph Krause, Charles Langston, Mark Woehrer, Michael Schukar, Richard Hartz