Patents by Inventor Luke C. Short

Luke C. Short 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).

  • UV-LED ionization source and process for low energy photoemission ionization
    Patent number: 8362445
    Abstract: A UV-LED photoemission ionization source and process are disclosed that provide ionization of analytes including volatile molecular species and organic residues for detection with various ion analyzers. The UV-LED source produces low-energy UV light (200 nm to 400 nm) that yields photoemission electrons from various conducting surfaces. These photoemission electrons provide direct and indirect ionization of analytes including trace organic residues without need of high electric fields.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Luke C. Short, Charles J. Barinaga, Robert G. Ewing
  • UV-LED IONIZATION SOURCE AND PROCESS FOR LOW ENERGY PHOTOEMISSION IONIZATION
    Publication number: 20120248301
    Abstract: A UV-LED photoemission ionization source and process are disclosed that provide ionization of analytes including volatile molecular species and organic residues for detection with various ion analyzers. The UV-LED source produces low-energy UV light (200 nm to 400 nm) that yields photoemission electrons from various conducting surfaces. These photoemission electrons provide direct and indirect ionization of analytes including trace organic residues without need of high electric fields.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Battelle Memorial Institute
    Inventors: Luke C. Short, Charles J. Barinaga, Robert G. Ewing