Patents by Inventor Mark P. Croce

Mark P. Croce 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).

  • Microcalorimeter radiation detector absorbers and methods of making the same
    Patent number: 12638345
    Abstract: A microcalorimeter radiation detector that includes a tin absorber having orientations of (420) and (311) with grain sizes greater than 100 nm. Tin absorber blanks were electroplated on a sacrificial substrate changing chemistry makeup, current density, and time to realize pure tin deposition of the desired characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2026
    Assignees: National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC, Los Alamos National Security, LLC
    Inventors: Michael C. Hamel, Jamin R. Pillars, Christian L. Arrington, Jesse J. Bland, Stephen M. Carr, Mark P. Croce