Patents by Inventor John E. Yurkon

John E. Yurkon 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).

  • Radiation detector
    Patent number: 10408951
    Abstract: A radiation detector is provided. In a further aspect, a detector employs a Parallel Plate Avalanche Counter (“OPPAC”) which includes an anode film, a parallel cathode film and multiple optical photo-detectors, such as photo-sensors and/or photo-multipliers. A method of using a radiation detector is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Marco Cortesi, John E. Yurkon
  • Radiation Detector
    Publication number: 20170219720
    Abstract: A radiation detector is provided. In a further aspect, a detector employs a Parallel Plate Avalanche Counter (“OPPAC”) which includes an anode film, a parallel cathode film and multiple optical photo-detectors, such as photo-sensors and/or photo-multipliers. A method of using a radiation detector is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Applicant: Board of Trustees of Michigan State University
    Inventors: Marco Cortesi, John E. Yurkon