Patents by Inventor Phiippe De Rouffignac

Phiippe De Rouffignac 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).

  • Publication number: 20100044577
    Abstract: A microchannel plate for detecting neutrons includes a hydrogen-rich polymer substrate that defines a plurality of channels extending from a top surface of the substrate to a bottom surface of the substrate, where neutrons interact with the plurality of channels to generate at least one secondary electron. A top electrode is positioned on the top surface of the substrate and a bottom electrode is positioned on the bottom surface of the substrate. A resistive layer is formed over an outer surface of the plurality of channels that provides ohmic conduction with a resistivity that is substantially constant. An emissive layer is formed over the resistive layer. Neutron interaction products interact with the plurality of channels defined by the substrate and the emissive films to generate secondary electrons that cascade within the plurality of channels to provide an amplified signal related to the detection of neutrons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: February 25, 2010
    Applicant: Arradiance, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal T. Sullivan, Anton Tremsin, Phiippe De Rouffignac, David Beaulieu, Kourosh Saadatmand, Steve Bachman, Ken Stenton