Patents by Inventor Robert Dean Babnick

Robert Dean Babnick 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).

  • UV lasers and UV Raman systems for effective and efficient molecular species identification with Raman spectroscopy
    Patent number: 10965091
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stand-off distance chemical detector system such as can be used, for example, for standoff detection of explosives. Instead of a conventional lasing medium, a Pr:YAG or Pr:BYF based UV laser is used which can be advantageously implemented in Raman spectroscopy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Alakai Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Douglas Waterbury, Darius Vunck, Robert Dean Babnick, Timothy Molner, Hunter Hardy, Ed Dottery, Robert McKinney, David Welford
  • Standoff Raman system (PRIED)
    Patent number: 10663404
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a highly portable, highly flexible standard of distance chemical detector such as can be used, for example, for standoff detection of explosives. Aspects of the invention include techniques for portability compactness and ways to diminish influence of fluorescence on Raman spectroscopy. Additional features can include a compact imaging spectrometer, a wirelessly connected smart device for user interface, and an auto-focus/range finder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Alakai Defense Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Dean Babnick, Darius Vunck, Robert Douglas Waterbury, Timothy Molner, Ed Dottery
  • UV LASERS AND UV RAMAN SYSTEMS FOR EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT MOLECULAR SPECIES IDENTIFICATION WITH RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
    Publication number: 20190109431
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel stand-off distance chemical detector system such as can be used, for example, for standoff detection of explosives. Instead of a conventional lasing medium, a Pr:YAG or Pr:BYF based UV laser is used which can be advantageously implemented in Raman spectroscopy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Douglas Waterbury, Darius Vunck, Robert Dean Babnick, Timothy Molner, Hunter Hardy, Ed Dottery, Robert McKinney, David Welford
  • DUAL FREQUENCY AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20180011306
    Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method of focus compensation for a vehicle-mounted, downward looking optical detection system. A first stage compensator addresses high frequency events needing rapid, small displacement compensation. A second stage compensator addresses lower frequency but sometimes larger displacement compensation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: January 11, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Dean Babnick, Adam J. Hopkins, Nicholas M. Ventola