Patents by Inventor Melvin Arthur Piestrup

Melvin Arthur Piestrup 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).

  • COMPACT NEUTRON SOURCE AND MODERATOR
    Publication number: 20100061500
    Abstract: A novel method and compact neutron source for generating thermal neutrons is described that uses an ion source to emit ions toward a target where neutrons are generated. Surrounding the target is a secondary electron shield, and surrounding the target is a first stage moderator to reduce the energy of generated fast neutrons. Enclosing the first stage moderator is a second stage moderator with a thermal neutron port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2007
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Tak Pui Lou, Jani Reijonen, Melvin Arthur Piestrup