Patents by Inventor Michael Tutrow

Michael Tutrow 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).

  • Systems and methods for detecting scattered light from a particle using illumination incident at an angle
    Patent number: 7532327
    Abstract: A particle detection system uses illumination incident at an angle to detect particles in a liquid such as water. By using illumination incident at an angle, the scattered light can be measured through a range of angles that are greater than the measured range of angles produced when the illumination is incident at a normal angle, when using the same detector. For example, the light can be measured through an angle that is twice that produced with illumination incident at a normal angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: JMAR Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott H. Bloom, John A. Adams, Kristina M. Crousore, Alex Aguirre, Michael Tutrow, Brett A. Spivey
  • Systems and methods for detecting radiation, biotoxin, chemical, and biological warfare agents using a multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
    Patent number: 7518723
    Abstract: A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate a Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. A count rate of the classified particles is monitored to detect a change that is representative of a toxin attack.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: JMAR Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John A. Adams, Kristina M. Crousore, Cherish K. Teters, John Ricardi, David L. McCarty, Michael Tutrow
  • Systems and methods for detecting normal levels of bacteria in water using a multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
    Publication number: 20070194244
    Abstract: A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. Count rate and trends of the classified particles are monitored to detect a change that is representative of the overall health safety of the water or by knowing the levels of bacteria in process water, such as Reverse Osmosis (RO) feed water, reject brine, and product water, the operator may better monitor the life and condition of the RO membrane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: JMAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Adams, Kristina Crousore, Cherish Teters, John Ricardi, David McCarty, Michael Tutrow
  • Systems and methods for detecting radiation, biotoxin, chemical, and biological warfare agents using a multiple angle light scattering (MALS) instrument
    Publication number: 20070195324
    Abstract: A particle detection system to identify and classify particles is programmed to capture digitized images of the particle generated by directing a light source through a fluid that includes the particle. The particle scatters the light and the scattered light is detected using a detector. The detector creates a digital signal corresponding to the particle, which is used by the system to generate a Bio-Optical Signature. This Bio-Optical Signature can then be used to classify the event, or particle. A count rate of the classified particles is monitored to detect a change that is representative of a toxin attack.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 23, 2007
    Applicant: JMAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
    Inventors: John Adams, Kristina Crousore, Cherish Teters, John Ricardi, David McCarty, Michael Tutrow
  • Systems and methods for detecting scattered light from a particle using illumination incident at an angle
    Publication number: 20060227324
    Abstract: A particle detection system uses illumination incident at an angle to detect particles in a liquid such as water. By using illumination incident at an angle, the scattered light can be measured through a range of angles that are greater than the measured range of angles produced when the illumination is incident at a normal angle, when using the same detector. For example, the light can be measured through an angle that is twice that produced with illumination incident at a normal angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2005
    Publication date: October 12, 2006
    Inventors: Scott Bloom, John Adams, Kristina Crousore, Alex Aguirre, Michael Tutrow, Brett Spivey