Patents by Inventor Kenneth L. Greer

Kenneth L. Greer 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).

  • Apparatus and method for detecting radiation or radiation shielding in containers
    Patent number: 7026944
    Abstract: A computer program, database and method for the detection of fissile or radioactive material or radiation shielding material in a container works with detection devices brought into proximity to containers so that the presence of fissile or radioactive material, or shielding materials to conceal the presence of such fissile or radioactive materials, may be detected. A comparison may then be made of the output of the detector to a threshold to determine subsequent action regarding the shipping container. The threshold may be based on the output of known, dangerous radioactive materials, known legitimate contents or empty containers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Veritainer Corporation
    Inventors: John I. Alioto, Kenneth L. Greer, Matthew T. Alioto