Patents by Inventor Nicole J. Surace Clayton

Nicole J. Surace Clayton 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).

  • Surface sampling method, device, and system for enhanced detection of chemical and biological agents
    Patent number: 9551649
    Abstract: A system, method, and device for analyzing a sample using spectroscopy. The system includes a spectroscope, a sample vial with a swab removably sealable within a transparent enclosure, the swab including an absorbent collection substrate. The system further includes a sample vial adaptor configured to affix to the spectroscope, and a sample vial receptacle that receives the sample vial. The adaptor is configured to position the sample vial such that the transparent portion of the enclosure is between the swab and the laser of the Raman instrument, and such that the swab is positioned at the focal distance of the laser.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: SRC, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen R. Houghton, Marc P. Roberts, Nicole J. Surace Clayton, James W. McLean, Robert M. Cannon
  • Surface Sampling Method, Device, and System for Enhanced Detection of Chemical and Biological Agents
    Publication number: 20160349172
    Abstract: A system, method, and device for analyzing a sample using spectroscopy. The system includes a spectroscope, a sample vial with a swab removably sealable within a transparent enclosure, the swab including an absorbent collection substrate. The system further includes a sample vial adaptor configured to affix to the spectroscope, and a sample vial receptacle that receives the sample vial. The adaptor is configured to position the sample vial such that the transparent portion of the enclosure is between the swab and the laser of the Raman instrument, and such that the swab is positioned at the focal distance of the laser.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: December 1, 2016
    Applicant: SRC, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen R. Houghton, Marc P. Roberts, Nicole J. Surace Clayton, James W. McLean, Robert M. Cannon