Patents by Inventor Rick Tanner

Rick Tanner 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).

  • Radiation detection
    Patent number: 9529101
    Abstract: An instrument for detecting radiation is provided, which comprises an inner core housing a neutron detector, and an outer core comprising a neutron-moderating material, the instrument further including at least one elongate thermal neutron guide located within the outer core and having an inner end that terminates proximal to the neutron detector. In use, the elongate thermal neutron guide channels thermal neutrons towards the neutron detector. Also provided is a method for using said instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignee: The Secretary of State for Health
    Inventors: Rick Tanner, Jonathan Eakins
  • Radiation detection
    Patent number: 9442202
    Abstract: An instrument for detecting radiation is provided, which comprises an inner core housing a neutron detector, and another core comprising a neutron-moderating material, the instrument further including at least one elongate thermal neutron guide located within the outer core and having an inner end that terminates proximal to the neutron detector. In use, the elongate thermal neutron guide channels thermal neutrons towards the neutron detector. Also provided is a method for using said instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: The Secretary of State for Health
    Inventors: Rick Tanner, Jonathan Eakins
  • RADIATION DETECTION
    Publication number: 20140346365
    Abstract: An instrument for detecting radiation is provided, which comprises an inner core housing a neutron detector, and another core comprising a neutron-moderating material, the instrument further including at least one elongate thermal neutron guide located within the outer core and having an inner end that terminates proximal to the neutron detector. In use, the elongate thermal neutron guide channels thermal neutrons towards the neutron detector. Also provided is a method for using said instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR HEALTH
    Inventors: Rick Tanner, Jonathan Eakins
  • RADIATION DETECTION
    Publication number: 20100301222
    Abstract: An instrument for detecting radiation is provided, which comprises an inner core housing a neutron detector, and an outer core comprising a neutron-moderating material, the instrument further including at least one elongate thermal neutron guide located within the outer core and having an inner end that terminates proximal to the neutron detector. In use, the elongate thermal neutron guide channels thermal neutrons towards the neutron detector. Also provided is a method for using said instrument.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2008
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: HEALTH PROTECTION AGENCY
    Inventors: Rick Tanner, Jonathan Eakins