Patents by Inventor John G. Reynolds
John G. Reynolds 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).
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Patent number: 11162904Abstract: An inspection tester for testing a surface for suspected explosive substances includes a body unit, a breakable ampoule carried by the body unit, and an ionic explosive detecting reagent in the breakable ampoule wherein the body unit and the breakable ampoule are positioned to deliver the ionic explosive detecting reagent to the surface for testing the surface for the suspected explosive substances. The ionic explosive detecting reagent is a salt in a liquid state.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: John G. Reynolds, Lara D. Leininger, Thomas W. Myers
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Publication number: 20210010941Abstract: An inspection tester for testing a surface for suspected explosive substances includes a body unit, a breakable ampoule carried by the body unit, and an ionic explosive detecting reagent in the breakable ampoule wherein the body unit and the breakable ampoule are positioned to deliver the ionic explosive detecting reagent to the surface for testing the surface for the suspected explosive substances. The ionic explosive detecting reagent is a salt in a liquid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2019Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: John G. Reynolds, Lara D. Leininger, Thomas W. Myers
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Patent number: 10371681Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 1, 2014Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alex K. Vu, Armando Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
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Patent number: 9897419Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM) is used to make aids that target the training of K-9s to detect explosives. The process uses mixtures of explosives and matrices commonly used in AM. The explosives are formulated into a mixture with the matrix and printed using AM techniques and equipment. The explosive concentrations are kept less than 10% by wt. of the mixture to conform to requirements of shipping and handling.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 20, 2018Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: John G. Reynolds, Matthew M. Durban, Alexander E. Gash, Michael D. Grapes, Ryan S. Kelley, Kyle T. Sullivan
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Patent number: 9890092Abstract: Additive Manufacturing (AM) is used to make mimics for explosives. The process uses mixtures of explosives and matrices commonly used in AM. The explosives are formulated into a mixture with the matrix and printed using AM techniques and equipment. The explosive concentrations are kept less than 10% by wt. of the mixture to conform to requirements of shipping and handling.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2017Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: John G. Reynolds, Matthew M. Durban, Alexander E. Gash, Michael D. Grapes, Ryan S. Kelley, Kyle T. Sullivan
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Publication number: 20150075249Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alex K. Vu, Armando Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
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Patent number: 8899556Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alexander K. Vu, Armando Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds
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Patent number: 8765080Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC.Inventors: Peter J. Nunes, Joel Del Eckels, John G. Reynolds, Philip F. Pagoria, Randall L. Simpson
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Patent number: 8669115Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 21, 2010Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: 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
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Patent number: 8057988Abstract: A microreactor comprising a silicon wafer, a multiplicity of microchannels in the silicon wafer, and a catalyst coating the microchannels. In one embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a nanostructured material. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises an aerogel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a solgel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises carbon nanotubes.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2010Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Morse, David A. Sopchak, Ravindra S. Upadhye, John G. Reynolds, Joseph H. Satcher, Alex E. Gash
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Patent number: 8025856Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Peter J. Nunes, Joel Del Eckels, John G. Reynolds, Philip F. Pagoria, Randall L. Simpson
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Publication number: 20110083661Abstract: A low to moderate temperature heat source comprising a high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures wherein the high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures is positioned between two thin pieces to form a close contact sheath. In one embodiment the high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures is a nanolaminate multilayer foil of reactive materials that produces a heating level of less than 200° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: J. Del Eckels, Peter J. Nunes, Randall L. Simpson, Stefan Hau-Riege, Chris Walton, J. Chance Carter, John G. Reynolds
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Patent number: 7867441Abstract: A low to moderate temperature heat source comprising a high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures wherein the high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures is positioned between two thin pieces to form a close contact sheath. In one embodiment the high temperature energy source modified to output low to moderate temperatures is a nanolaminate multilayer foil of reactive materials that produces a heating level of less than 200° C.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2006Date of Patent: January 11, 2011Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: J. Del Eckels, Peter J. Nunes, Randall L. Simpson, Stefan Hau-Riege, Chris Walton, J. Chance Carter, John G. Reynolds
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Patent number: 7829020Abstract: A simple and effective system for the colorimetric determination of organic peroxides and hydrogen peroxide. A peroxide pen utilizing a swipe material attached to a polyethylene tube contains two crushable vials. The two crushable vials contain a colorimetric reagent separated into dry ingredients and liquid ingredients. After swiping a suspected substance or surface the vials are broken, the reagent is mixed thoroughly and the reagent is allowed to wick into the swipe material. The presence of organic peroxides or hydrogen peroxide is confirmed by a deep blue color.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 9, 2010Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, LLCInventors: Philip F. Pagoria, Alexander R. Mitchell, Richard E. Whipple, M. Leslie Carman, John G. Reynolds, Peter Nunes, Sharon J. Shields
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Patent number: 7803737Abstract: Solid materials have been developed to remove arsenic compounds from aqueous media. The arsenic is removed by passing the aqueous phase through the solid materials which can be in molded, granular, or powder form. The solid materials adsorb the arsenic leaving a purified aqueous stream. The materials are aerogels or xerogels and aerogels or xerogels and solid support structure, e.g., granulated activated carbon (GAC), mixtures. The species-specific adsorption occurs through specific chemical modifications of the solids tailored towards arsenic.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2008Date of Patent: September 28, 2010Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Paul R. Coronado, Sabre J. Coleman, Robert D. Sanner, Victoria L. Dias, John G. Reynolds
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Publication number: 20100229633Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Philip F. Pagoria, Richard E. Whipple, Peter J. Nunes, Joel Del Eckels, John G. Reynolds, Robin R. Miles, Marina L. Chiarappa-Zucca
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Publication number: 20100221667Abstract: A microreactor comprising a silicon wafer, a multiplicity of microchannels in the silicon wafer, and a catalyst coating the microchannels. In one embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a nanostructured material. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises an aerogel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a solgel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises carbon nanotubes.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Inventors: Jeffrey D. Morse, David A. Sopchak, Ravindra S. Upadhye, John G. Reynolds, Joseph H. Satcher, Alex E. Gash
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Patent number: 7771653Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2006Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Joel Del Eckels, Peter J. Nunes, Randall L. Simpson, Richard E. Whipple, J. Chance Carter, John G. Reynolds
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Patent number: 7744830Abstract: A microreactor comprising a silicon wafer, a multiplicity of microchannels in the silicon wafer, and a catalyst coating the microchannels. In one embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a nanostructured material. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises an aerogel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises a solgel. In another embodiment the catalyst coating the microchannels comprises carbon nanotubes.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2005Date of Patent: June 29, 2010Assignee: Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLCInventors: Jeffrey D. Morse, David A. Sopchak, Ravindra S. Upadhye, John G. Reynolds, Joseph H. Satcher, Alex E. Gash
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Publication number: 20090148379Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: June 11, 2009Inventors: Adam H. Love, Joel Del Eckels, Alexander K. Vu, Armondo Alcaraz, John G. Reynolds