Patents by Inventor James M. Ryles

James M. Ryles 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).

  • Substance detection, inspection and classification system using enhanced photoemission spectroscopy
    Patent number: 8502168
    Abstract: A handheld or portable detection system with a high degree of specificity and accuracy, capable of use at small and substantial standoff distances (e.g., greater than 12 inches) is utilized to identify specific substances and mixtures thereof in order to provide information to officials for identification purposes and assists in determinations related to the legality, hazardous nature and/or disposition decision of such substance(s). The system uses a synchronous detector and visible light filter to enhance detection capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: CDEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Martin Poteet, James M. Ryles, Malcolm Howard Philips