Patents by Inventor Joan A. Hoffmann

Joan A. Hoffmann 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).

  • Neutron Detector
    Publication number: 20110204244
    Abstract: A neutron detector is disclosed. The neutron detector includes an optically transparent, low density solid porous matrix containing nanoparticles of a neutron absorbing material having a neutron absorption capture cross-section of at least about 70 barns, optionally doped with a scintillating material, for absorbing neutrons and emitting scintillation photons; and at least one detector element connected to the optically transparent neutron detector to detect fluorescence.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2010
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas M. Haard, Joan A. Hoffmann