Patents by Inventor Leslie Hoy

Leslie Hoy 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).

  • Occlusion-based directionality and localization of radiation sources with modular detection systems and methods
    Patent number: 11543542
    Abstract: Various techniques are provided to detect the direction and location of one or more radiation sources. In one example, a system includes a plurality of radiation detectors configured to receive radiation from a radiation source. A first one of the radiation detectors is positioned to at least partially occlude a second one of the radiation detectors to attenuate the radiation received by the second radiation detector. The system also includes a processor configured to receive detection information provided by the first and second radiation detectors in response to the radiation, and determine a direction of the radiation source using the detection information. A modular system including gamma radiation detectors and neutron radiation detectors and related methods are also provided. In some cases, radiation source type may be determined in addition to or separate from radiation source direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: Teledyne FLIR Detection, Inc.
    Inventors: Kemper Talley, Felix J. Liang, William T. Milam, Leslie Hoy, Kyle Hawes, Hartmut Brands, Steve W. Fleetwood
  • OCCLUSION-BASED DIRECTIONALITY AND LOCALIZATION OF RADIATION SOURCES WITH MODULAR DETECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20210278552
    Abstract: Various techniques are provided to detect the direction and location of one or more radiation sources. In one example, a system includes a plurality of radiation detectors configured to receive radiation from a radiation source. A first one of the radiation detectors is positioned to at least partially occlude a second one of the radiation detectors to attenuate the radiation received by the second radiation detector. The system also includes a processor configured to receive detection information provided by the first and second radiation detectors in response to the radiation, and determine a direction of the radiation source using the detection information. A modular system including gamma radiation detectors and neutron radiation detectors and related methods are also provided. In some cases, radiation source type may be determined in addition to or separate from radiation source direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Kemper Talley, Felix J. Liang, William T. Milam, Leslie Hoy, Kyle Hawes, Hartmut Brands, Steve W. Fleetwood
  • Acoustic alert communication system with enhanced signal to noise capabilities
    Publication number: 20060017579
    Abstract: System, device and method for alerting an individual to an alert condition using acoustic alarms having less sensitivity to multipath distortion and having improved inherent signal to noise ratio properties, wherein the acoustic alarms are readily distinguishable using standard digital processing techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: January 26, 2006
    Inventors: David Albert, James Lewis, Leslie Hoy
  • Hybrid tea rose plant named `Hilraz`
    Patent number: PP10769
    Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of hybrid tea rose plant producing deep pink flowers of good form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1999
    Assignee: DeVor Nurseries, Inc.
    Inventor: Lowell Leslie Hoy, Jr.