Patents by Inventor Matthew S. Wellons

Matthew S. Wellons 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).

  • Patent number: 12165778
    Abstract: Methods for forming particulates that are highly consistent with regard to shape, size, and content are described. Particulates are suitable for use as reference materials. Methods can incorporate actinides and/or lanthanides, e.g., uranium, and can be used for forming certified reference materials for use in the nuclear industry. Methods include formation of an aerosol from an oxalate salt solution, in-line diagnostics, and collection of particles of the aerosol either in a liquid impinger or on a solid surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew S. Wellons, Michael A. Devore, II, Wendy W. Kuhne
  • Patent number: 11982624
    Abstract: Carbon fiber characterization processes are described that include multi-condition Raman spectroscopy-based examination combined with multivariate data analyses. Methods are a nondestructive material characterization approach that can provide predictions as to carbon fiber bulk physical properties, as well as identification of unknown carbon fiber materials for quality control purposes. The framework of the multivariate analysis methods includes a principal component-based identification protocol including comparison of Raman spectral data from an unknown carbon fiber with a data library of multiple principal component spaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Amanda L. Houk, Matthew S. Wellons, Ross J. Smith, Joshua T. Hewitt
  • Patent number: 11594340
    Abstract: Methods for forming particulates that are highly consistent with regard to shape, size, and content are described. Particulates are suitable for use as reference materials. Methods can incorporate actinides and/or lanthanides, e.g., uranium, and can be used for forming certified reference materials for use in the nuclear industry. Methods include formation of an aerosol from an oxalate salt solution, in-line diagnostics, and collection of particles of the aerosol either in a liquid impinger or on a solid surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: Battelle Savannah River Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew S. Wellons, Michael A. Devore, II, Wendy W. Kuhne
  • Publication number: 20210358646
    Abstract: Methods for forming particulates that are highly consistent with regard to shape, size, and content are described. Particulates are suitable for use as reference materials. Methods can incorporate actinides and/or lanthanides, e.g., uranium, and can be used for forming certified reference materials for use in the nuclear industry. Methods include formation of an aerosol from an oxalate salt solution, in-line diagnostics, and collection of particles of the aerosol either in a liquid impinger or on a solid surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2020
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventors: Matthew S. Wellons, Michael A. Devore, II, Wendy W. Kuhne
  • Patent number: 9840412
    Abstract: A novel hydrogen absorption material is provided comprising a mixture of a lithium hydride with a fullerene. The subsequent reaction product provides for a hydrogen storage material which reversibly stores and releases hydrogen at temperatures of about 270° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Ragaiy Zidan, Matthew S. Wellons
  • Publication number: 20160159645
    Abstract: A novel hydrogen absorption material is provided comprising a mixture of a lithium hydride with a fullerene. The subsequent reaction product provides for a hydrogen storage material which reversibly stores and releases hydrogen at temperatures of about 270° C.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Ragaiy Zidan, Matthew S. Wellons
  • Patent number: 8945500
    Abstract: A novel hydrogen absorption material is provided comprising a mixture of a lithium hydride with a fullerene. The subsequent reaction product provides for a hydrogen storage material which reversibly stores and releases hydrogen at temperatures of about 270° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Savannah River Nuclear Solutions, LLC
    Inventors: Ragaiy Zidan, Matthew S. Wellons