Patents by Inventor James Inman

James Inman 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).

  • Image-based measurements of biological forces in a dual optical trap
    Patent number: 11977019
    Abstract: Optical traps enable nanoscale manipulation of individual biomolecules while measuring molecular forces and lengths. Disclosed herein is a camera-based detection system that enables accurate and precise measurements of forces and interactions in a dual optical trap. Optical traps may be used to stretch and unzip DNA molecules while measuring the displacements of trapped particles from their trapping centers with sub-nanometer accuracy and precision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: Cornell University
    Inventors: Michelle D. Wang, Jessica L. Killian, James Inman
  • IMAGE-BASED MEASUREMENTS OF BIOLOGICAL FORCES IN A DUAL OPTICAL TRAP
    Publication number: 20210041346
    Abstract: Optical traps enable nanoscale manipulation of individual biomolecules while measuring molecular forces and lengths. Disclosed herein is a camera-based detection system that enables accurate and precise measurements of forces and interactions in a dual optical trap. Optical traps may be used to stretch and unzip DNA molecules while measuring the displacements of trapped particles from their trapping centers with sub-nanometer accuracy and precision.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Michelle D. Wang, Jessica L. Killian, James Inman
  • Upper vessel transport
    Patent number: 10546662
    Abstract: A system for refueling a nuclear reactor is provided. The system includes a lower reactor vessel with a plurality of fuel rods and a plurality of control rods disposed therein, the lower reactor vessel further comprising an upper flange. An upper reactor vessel is provided which encloses a steam generator and a pressurizer, the upper reactor vessel further comprising a lower flange that matingly engages the upper flange of the lower reactor vessel. A transporter surrounds an outer surface of the upper reactor vessel, wherein the transporter is configured to translate the upper reactor vessel vertically toward and away from the lower reactor vessel and also to translate the upper reactor vessel horizontally toward or away from alignment with the lower reactor vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: BWXT mPower, Inc.
    Inventors: James Inman, Scott Shargots, James McNulty, Martin Reifschneider, John Smith
  • UPPER VESSEL TRANSPORT
    Publication number: 20190392958
    Abstract: A system for refueling a nuclear reactor is provided. The system includes a lower reactor vessel with a plurality of fuel rods and a plurality of control rods disposed therein, the lower reactor vessel further comprising an upper flange. An upper reactor vessel is provided which encloses a steam generator and a pressurizer, the upper reactor vessel further comprising a lower flange that matingly engages the upper flange of the lower reactor vessel. A transporter surrounds an outer surface of the upper reactor vessel, wherein the transporter is configured to translate the upper reactor vessel vertically toward and away from the lower reactor vessel and also to translate the upper reactor vessel horizontally toward or away from alignment with the lower reactor vessel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Inventors: James Inman, Scott Shargots, James McNulty, Martin Reifschneider, John Smith