Patents by Inventor Richard W. Givens
Richard W. Givens 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: 9347755Abstract: A detonator system is provided for use with explosives that utilizes two subsystems. A first subsystem functions as a non-explosives based detonator, which does not contain any explosives. The second subsystem is an initiating subsystem, which includes an initiating pellet. To set off an explosive event, the non-energetics based detonator is coupled to the initiating subsystem and the non-energetics based detonator is commanded to provide a suitable signal to the initiating subsystem that is sufficient to function the initiating pellet. Further, the initiating subsystem can be integrated directly into an associated explosive such as a booster that has been configured to receive the initiator subsystem without changing the hazard class of the booster.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Roger F. Backhus, Richard W. Givens, Jerome A. Klein, Ronald L. Loeser, Jason E. Paugh, Walter G. VanCleave, III, Isaac Thomas Zimmer
-
Publication number: 20150260496Abstract: A detonator system is provided for use with explosives that utilizes two subsystems. A first subsystem functions as a non-explosives based detonator, which does not contain any explosives. The second subsystem is an initiating subsystem, which includes an initiating pellet. To set off an explosive event, the non-energetics based detonator is coupled to the initiating subsystem and the non-energetics based detonator is commanded to provide a suitable signal to the initiating subsystem that is sufficient to function the initiating pellet. Further, the initiating subsystem can be integrated directly into an associated explosive such as a booster that has been configured to receive the initiator subsystem without changing the hazard class of the booster.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Roger F. Backhus, Richard W. Givens, Jerome A. Klein, Ronald L. Loeser, Jason E. Paugh, Walter G. VanCleave III, Isaac Thomas Zimmer
-
Patent number: 8746144Abstract: A detonator includes a high voltage switch, an initiator and an initiating pellet. The detonator also includes a low voltage to high voltage firing set coupled to the switch and initiator such that the detonator includes a high voltage power source and initiator in an integrated package. The detonator may also include inductive powering and communications, a microprocessor, tracking and/or locating technologies, such as RFID, GPS, etc., and either a single or combination explosive output pellet. The combination explosive pellet has a first explosive having a first shock energy and a high brisance secondary explosive in the output pellet having a second shock energy greater than the shock energy of the first explosive. Systems are also provided for facilitating fast and easy deployment of one or more detonators in the field.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2013Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Richard W. Givens, Ronald L. Loeser, Roger F. Backhus
-
Publication number: 20140123866Abstract: A detonator includes a high voltage switch, an initiator and an initiating pellet. The detonator also includes a low voltage to high voltage firing set coupled to the switch and initiator such that the detonator includes a high voltage power source and initiator in an integrated package. The detonator may also include inductive powering and communications, a microprocessor, tracking and/or locating technologies, such as RFID, GPS, etc., and either a single or combination explosive output pellet. The combination explosive pellet has a first explosive having a first shock energy and a high brisance secondary explosive in the output pellet having a second shock energy greater than the shock energy of the first explosive. Systems are also provided for facilitating fast and easy deployment of one or more detonators in the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2013Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Richard W. Givens, Ronald L. Loeser, Roger F. Backhus
-
Patent number: 8661978Abstract: A detonator system is provided for use with explosives that utilizes two subsystems. A first subsystem functions as a non-explosives based detonator, which does not contain any explosives. The second subsystem is an initiating subsystem, which includes an initiating pellet. To set off an explosive event, the non-energetics based detonator is coupled to the initiating subsystem and the non-energetics based detonator is commanded to provide a suitable signal to the initiating subsystem that is sufficient to function the initiating pellet. Further, the initiating subsystem can be integrated directly into an associated explosive such as a booster that has been configured to receive the initiator subsystem without changing the hazard class of the booster.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Roger F. Backhus, Richard W. Givens, Jerome A. Klein, Ronald L. Loeser, Jason E. Paugh, Walter G. VanCleave, III, Isaac Thomas Zimmer
-
Patent number: 8611187Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
-
Patent number: 8469781Abstract: A barrier survival system that isolates a safe volume within a mine or other confined structure and provides breathable air to one or more survivors within the safe volume who are awaiting rescue by generating oxygen, removing one or more toxins, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide; and providing heat.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2007Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: James J. Reuther, Richard W. Givens, Frank J. Bis, James M. Gant, James T. Worthington, II
-
Patent number: 8468944Abstract: A detonator includes a high voltage switch, an initiator and an initiating pellet. The detonator also includes a low voltage to high voltage firing set coupled to the switch and initiator such that the detonator includes a high voltage power source and initiator in an integrated package. The detonator may also include inductive powering and communications, a microprocessor, tracking and/or locating technologies, such as RFID, GPS, etc., and either a single or combination explosive output pellet. The combination explosive pellet has a first explosive having a first shock energy and a high brisance secondary explosive in the output pellet having a second shock energy greater than the shock energy of the first explosive. Systems are also provided for facilitating fast and easy deployment of one or more detonators in the field.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Richard W. Givens, Ronald L. Loeser, Roger F. Backhus
-
Publication number: 20120227608Abstract: A detonator includes a high voltage switch, an initiator and an initiating pellet. The detonator also includes a low voltage to high voltage firing set coupled to the switch and initiator such that the detonator includes a high voltage power source and initiator in an integrated package. The detonator may also include inductive powering and communications, a microprocessor, tracking and/or locating technologies, such as RFID, GPS, etc., and either a single or combination explosive output pellet. The combination explosive pellet has a first explosive having a first shock energy and a high brisance secondary explosive in the output pellet having a second shock energy greater than the shock energy of the first explosive. Systems are also provided for facilitating fast and easy deployment of one or more detonators in the field.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Richard W. Givens, Ronald L. Loeser, Roger F. Backhus
-
Publication number: 20120082005Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: April 5, 2012Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
-
Patent number: 8100479Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
-
Publication number: 20110265914Abstract: A thermite torch is disclosed that contains a thermite composition made of a bimodal mixture of nano-sized particles and micro-sized particles. Also disclosed is a tankless exothermic torch comprising a rod and a handle that contains a gas generating compound in the handle. The thermite torch gun does not require a tank of compressed gas. Elimination of this tank mitigates dangers and logistical burdens associated with it presence and use, without compromising operation or cutting performance. The rod may contain a high-density mixture of oxygen-releasing and/or heat-releasing chemicals. Preferably, the mixture comprises a bimodal-blend of nanometer and micrometer-sized particles in a closely-packed configuration to fill interstitial voids. The gun may contain an ignition module and power supply for initiating directed high-temperature flame jetting, and for turning it on/off/on when a solid-chemical oxygen generator is mounted in the gun.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: November 3, 2011Applicant: BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTEInventors: James J. Reuther, Richard W. Givens
-
Publication number: 20100135116Abstract: A miner communication and locating system is disclosed. Two technologies used in the system include a communicator, and a locator array that may be used with a computer. The communicator portion allows trapped miners to continually signal without physical effort that they have survived a cave-in or explosion in a direct, mechanical, and reliable manner. The locator array receives the communicator signal for use to accurately identify where the survivors are underground, and facilitate their rescue; a computer can be used to calculate the position of the communicator from information provided by a plurality of locators: global positioning system receivers may be used with the locator array.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: June 3, 2010Inventors: Frank J. Bis, Richard W. Givens, James J. Reuther, Walter G. VanCleave
-
Publication number: 20090197518Abstract: A barrier survival system that isolates a safe volume within a mine or other confined structure and provides breathable air to one or more survivors within the safe volume who are awaiting rescue by generating oxygen, removing one or more toxins, carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide; and providing heat.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2007Publication date: August 6, 2009Inventors: James J. Reuther, Richard W. Givens, Frank J. Bis, James M. Gant, James T. Worthington, II
-
Patent number: 7555986Abstract: The present invention provides for cutting operations using linear thermite charges; the charges cut one dimensional or two dimensional geometric shapes; the invention is useful for structure entry or demolition.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2006Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: Battelle Memorial InstituteInventors: Richard W. Givens, Jerome A. Klein, Thomas E. Burky, James J. Reuther
-
Patent number: 5798477Abstract: The present invention includes a small diameter explosive cartridge and a two-stage large diameter explosive cartridge apparatus for presplitting rock can be axially detonated by detonating cord through a central detonation passageway in the explosive cartridge while keeping the detonating cord and the explosive material in the explosive cartridge physically separate. The explosive cartridge includes an outer tube and an inner tube inside of the outer tube. The explosive cartridge includes two or more continuous webs extending radially between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube. For the small diameter explosive cartridge, the space between the outer surface of the inner tube and the inner surface of the outer tube is filled with high explosive material such as water gel or emulsion explosive material.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1996Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Inventors: Richard W. Givens, Greg S. Williams