Patents by Inventor Kent H. Casleton

Kent H. Casleton 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).

  • Ionization based multi-directional flow sensor
    Patent number: 7523673
    Abstract: A method, system, and apparatus for conducting real-time monitoring of flow (airflow for example) in a system (a hybrid power generation system for example) is disclosed. The method, system and apparatus measure at least flow direction and velocity with minimal pressure drop and fast response. The apparatus comprises an ion source and a multi-directional collection device proximate the ion source. The ion source is configured to generate charged species (electrons and ions for example). The multi-directional collection source is configured to determine the direction and velocity of the flow in real-time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2009
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Chorpening, Kent H. Casleton