Patents by Inventor Kurt D. Peterson

Kurt D. Peterson 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 process for collection of gas and vapor samples
    Patent number: 7350428
    Abstract: A gas sampling apparatus and process is provided in which a standard crimping tool is modified by an attached collar. The collar permits operation of the crimping tool while also facilitating the introduction of a supply of gas to be introduced into a storage vial. The introduced gas supply is used to purge ambient air from a collection chamber and an interior of the sample vial. Upon completion of the purging operation, the vial is sealed using the crimping tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2008
    Assignee: Westinghouse Savannah River Company LLC
    Inventors: Dennis G. Jackson, Kurt D. Peterson, Brian D. Riha
  • Portable remote camera and radiation monitor
    Publication number: 20080073495
    Abstract: A hand-held portable video camera and radiation monitoring apparatus which can be deployed by a single operator in the field is disclosed. The apparatus uses a compact, extendable probe which provides real time visual monitoring via a video camera along with real time radiation detection and identification of isotopes. The apparatus includes software which identifies and reports to the operator via a speech synthesizer the identification of specific isotopes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 27, 2008
    Applicant: Washington Savannah River Co., LLC
    Inventors: Frank M. Heckendorn, Kurt D. Peterson, Daniel M. Odell, Larry J. Harpring