Patents by Inventor Joel Del Eckels

Joel Del Eckels 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).

  • Patent number: 10371681
    Abstract: A method according one embodiment includes at least one of bubbling dried air through a hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a first hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above the hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a second hydrogen peroxide vapor. Additional systems and methods are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alex K. Vu, Armando Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
  • Publication number: 20150075249
    Abstract: A method according one embodiment includes at least one of bubbling dried air through a hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a first hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above the hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a second hydrogen peroxide vapor. Additional systems and methods are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alex K. Vu, Armando Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 8899556
    Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a moisture trap for drying air; at least one of a first container and a second container; and a mechanism for at least one of: bubbling dried air from the moisture trap through a hydrogen peroxide solution in the first container for producing a hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above a hydrogen peroxide solution in the second container for producing a hydrogen peroxide vapor. A method according one embodiment includes at least one of bubbling dried air through a hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a first hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above the hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a second hydrogen peroxide vapor. Additional systems and methods are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.
    Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alexander K. Vu, Armando Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 8765080
    Abstract: A tester for testing for explosives comprising a body, a lateral flow swab unit operably connected to the body, a explosives detecting reagent contained in the body, and a dispenser operatively connected to the body and the lateral flow swab unit. The dispenser selectively allows the explosives detecting reagent to be delivered to the lateral flow swab unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.
    Inventors: Peter J. Nunes, Joel Del Eckels, John G. Reynolds, Philip F. Pagoria, Randall L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 8669115
    Abstract: An explosion tester system comprising a body, a lateral flow membrane swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body, a first explosives detecting reagent, a first reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body, a second explosives detecting reagent, and a second reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.
    Inventors: Philip F. Pagoria, Richard E. Whipple, Peter J. Nunes, Joel Del Eckels, John G. Reynolds, Robin R. Miles, Marina L. Chiarappa-Zucca
  • Patent number: 8025856
    Abstract: A tester for testing for explosives comprising a body, a lateral flow swab unit operably connected to the body, a explosives detecting reagent contained in the body, and a dispenser operatively connected to the body and the lateral flow swab unit. The dispenser selectively allows the explosives detecting reagent to be delivered to the lateral flow swab unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Peter J. Nunes, Joel Del Eckels, John G. Reynolds, Philip F. Pagoria, Randall L. Simpson
  • Patent number: 7939029
    Abstract: A tester for testing for explosives associated with a test location comprising a first explosives detecting reagent; a first reagent holder, the first reagent holder containing the first explosives detecting reagent; a second explosives detecting reagent; a second reagent holder, the second reagent holder containing the second explosives detecting reagent; a sample collection unit for exposure to the test location, exposure to the first explosives detecting reagent, and exposure to the second explosives detecting reagent; and a body unit containing a heater for heating the sample collection unit for testing the test location for the explosives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Del Eckels, Peter J. Nunes, Armando Alcaraz, Richard E. Whipple
  • Publication number: 20100229633
    Abstract: An explosion tester system comprising a body, a lateral flow membrane swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body, a first explosives detecting reagent, a first reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the first reagent holder and dispenser containing the first explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the first explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body, a second explosives detecting reagent, and a second reagent holder and dispenser operatively connected to the body, the second reagent holder and dispenser containing the second explosives detecting reagent and positioned to deliver the second explosives detecting reagent to the lateral flow membrane swab unit when the lateral flow membrane swab unit is connected to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Philip F. Pagoria, Richard E. Whipple, Peter J. Nunes, Joel Del Eckels, John G. Reynolds, Robin R. Miles, Marina L. Chiarappa-Zucca
  • Patent number: 7771653
    Abstract: An inspection tester system for testing for explosives. The tester includes a body and a swab unit adapted to be removeably connected to the body. At least one reagent holder and dispenser is operatively connected to the body. The reagent holder and dispenser contains an explosives detecting reagent and is positioned to deliver the explosives detecting reagent to the swab unit. A heater is operatively connected to the body and the swab unit is adapted to be operatively connected to the heater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Del Eckels, Peter J. Nunes, Randall L. Simpson, Richard E. Whipple, J. Chance Carter, John G. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7732781
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a radiation detection system is provided including a radiation detector and a first enclosure encapsulating the radiation detector, the first enclosure including a low-emissivity infra-red (IR) reflective coating used to thermally isolate the radiation detector. Additionally, a second enclosure encapsulating the first enclosure is included, the first enclosure being suspension mounted to the second enclosure. Further, a cooler capable of cooling the radiation detector is included. Still yet, a first cooling interface positioned on the second enclosure is included for coupling the cooler and the first enclosure. Furthermore, a second cooling interface positioned on the second enclosure and capable of coupling the first enclosure to a cooler separate from the radiation detection system is included. Other embodiments are also presented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Morgan Thomas Burks, Joel Del Eckels
  • Publication number: 20100090121
    Abstract: In one embodiment, a radiation detection system is provided including a radiation detector and a first enclosure encapsulating the radiation detector, the first enclosure including a low-emissivity infra-red (IR) reflective coating used to thermally isolate the radiation detector. Additionally, a second enclosure encapsulating the first enclosure is included, the first enclosure being suspension mounted to the second enclosure. Further, a cooler capable of cooling the radiation detector is included. Still yet, a first cooling interface positioned on the second enclosure is included for coupling the cooler and the first enclosure. Furthermore, a second cooling interface positioned on the second enclosure and capable of coupling the first enclosure to a cooler separate from the radiation detection system is included. Other embodiments are also presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2008
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Morgan Thomas Burks, Joel Del Eckels
  • Publication number: 20090148379
    Abstract: A system according to one embodiment includes a moisture trap for drying air; at least one of a first container and a second container; and a mechanism for at least one of: bubbling dried air from the moisture trap through a hydrogen peroxide solution in the first container for producing a hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above a hydrogen peroxide solution in the second container for producing a hydrogen peroxide vapor. A method according one embodiment includes at least one of bubbling dried air through a hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a first hydrogen peroxide vapor, and passing dried air from the moisture trap into a headspace above the hydrogen peroxide solution in a container for producing a second hydrogen peroxide vapor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alexander K. Vu, Armondo Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
  • Patent number: 7339169
    Abstract: An infrared spectrometer sample rotating turntable kit has a rotatable sample cup containing the sample. The infrared spectrometer has an infrared spectrometer probe for analyzing the sample and the rotatable sample cup is adapted to receive the infrared spectrometer probe. A reflectance standard is located in the rotatable sample cup. A sleeve is positioned proximate the sample cup and adapted to receive the probe. A rotator rotates the rotatable sample cup. A battery is connected to the rotator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2008
    Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Joel Del Eckels, Gregory L. Klunder