Patents by Inventor Larry D. Reid

Larry D. Reid 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).

  • Methods and apparatus for multi-parameter acoustic signature inspection
    Patent number: 7246522
    Abstract: A multiparameter acoustic signature inspection device and method are described for non-invasive inspection of containers. Dual acoustic signatures discriminate between various fluids and materials for identification of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Aaron A. Diaz, Todd J. Samuel, Juan D. Valencia, Kevin L. Gervais, Brian J. Tucker, Leslie J. Kirihara, James R. Skorpik, Larry D. Reid, John T. Munley, Richard A. Pappas, Bob W. Wright, Paul D. Panetta, Jason S. Thompson
  • Acoustic inspection device
    Patent number: 6938488
    Abstract: An ultrasound inspection apparatus particularly adapted to examine containers (sealed or unsealed) containing a liquid or solid bulk material. The apparatus has an overall configuration of a hand held pistol with a front transducer contact surface that is positioned against a front wall of the container. An ultrasound pulse is transmitted from the apparatus to be reflected from a back wall of a container being investigated. The received echo pulse is converted to a digital waveform. The waveform is analyzed relative to temperature, travel distance of the pulse(s), and time of travel to ascertain characteristics of the liquid or other materials and to provide identification of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2005
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Aaron A. Diaz, Brion J. Burghard, James R. Skorpik, Richard A. Pappas, O. Dennis Mullen, Todd J. Samuel, Larry D. Reid, Joe C. Harris, Juan D. Valencia, Jonathan T. Smalley, Chester L. Shepard, Theodore T. Taylor
  • Acoustic inspection device
    Publication number: 20040035208
    Abstract: An ultrasound inspection apparatus particularly adapted to examine containers (sealed or unsealed) containing a liquid or solid bulk material. The apparatus has an overall configuration of a hand held pistol with a front transducer contact surface that is positioned against a front wall of the container. An ultrasound pulse is transmitted from the apparatus to be reflected from a back wall of a container being investigated. The received echo pulse is converted to a digital waveform. The waveform is analyzed relative to temperature, travel distance of the pulse(s), and time of travel to ascertain characteristics of the liquid or other materials and to provide identification of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2002
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: Aaron A. Diaz, Brion J. Burghard, James R. Skorpik, Richard A. Pappas, O. Dennis Mullen, Todd J. Samuel, Larry D. Reid, Joe C. Harris, Juan D. Valencia, Jonathan T. Smalley, Chester L. Shepard, Theodore T. Taylor
  • Real-time wideband holographic surveillance system
    Patent number: 5557283
    Abstract: A wideband holographic surveillance system including a transceiver for generating a plurality of electromagnetic waves; antenna for transmitting the electromagnetic waves toward a target at a plurality of predetermined positions in space; the transceiver also receiving and converting electromagnetic waves reflected from the target to electrical signals at a plurality of predetermined positions in space; a computer for processing the electrical signals to obtain signals corresponding to a holographic reconstruction of the target; and a display for displaying the processed information to determine nature of the target. The computer has instructions to apply a three dimensional backward wave algorithm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 17, 1996
    Inventors: David M. Sheen, H. Dale Collins, Thomas E. Hall, Douglas L. McMakin, R. Parks Gribble, Ronald H. Severtsen, James M. Prince, Larry D. Reid
  • Use of delta opioid receptor antagonists to treat cocaine abuse
    Patent number: 5411965
    Abstract: A therapeutic method is provided to inhibit the use of cocaine by the administration of an effective amount of certain selective delta opioid receptor antagonists to a human patient in need of such treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 2, 1995
    Assignee: Arizona Board of Regents
    Inventors: Larry D. Reid, Philip S. Portoghese, Frank Porreca
  • Method for treating alcohol abuse and alcoholism
    Patent number: 5366990
    Abstract: A method for decreasing appetite for alcohol in humans which comprises the steps of providing an effective dosage of an alpha-2-adrenergic antagonist to the subject.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 1991
    Date of Patent: November 22, 1994
    Inventor: Larry D. Reid