Patents by Inventor Ross Radel
Ross Radel 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).
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Patent number: 11937363Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2023Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: SHINE Technologies, LLCInventors: Arne Kobernik, Carl Sherven, Casey Lamers, Chris Seyfert, Evan Sengbusch, Gabriel Becerra, Jin Lee, Logan Campbell, Mark Thomas, Michael Taylor, Preston Barrows, Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Patent number: 11903117Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, articles of manufacture, and methods for generating neutrons employing a high energy ion beam target (HEM target) and a target backing configured to be in contact with the bottom surface of the HEIB target (e.g., to generate an ion beam target assembly). In certain embodiments, the HEM target has a thickness that is less than the penetration depth of protons or deuterons in the high energy ion beam that strikes the target. In certain embodiments, the target backing comprises a high hydrogen diffusion metal (e.g., palladium), has open spaces dispersed throughout for reduced proton diffusion distances, and has a shape and thickness such that all, or virtually all, of the protons or deuterons that pass through the HEIB target are stopped. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for changing targets in an ion beam accelerator system.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2023Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: PHOENIX NEUTRON IMAGING LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Publication number: 20230380048Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 1, 2023Publication date: November 23, 2023Inventors: Arne KOBERNIK, Carl SHERVEN, Casey LAMERS, Chris SEYFERT, Evan SENGBUSCH, Gabriel BECERRA, Jin LEE, Logan CAMPBELL, Mark THOMAS, Michael TAYLOR, Preston BARROWS, Ross RADEL, Tye GRIBB
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Publication number: 20230326622Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for generating a plurality of different monoenergetic neutron energies using a plurality of interchangeable ion beam targets. In certain embodiments, each of the plurality of ion beam targets is configured to generate a monoenergetic energy value that is at least 100 kiloelectron volts (keV) different from the other ion beam targets. In some embodiments, the ion beam targets are composed of LiF, TiD1.5-1.8, TiT1-2, ErD1.5, ErT, or Li.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: October 12, 2023Inventors: Lucas Jacobson, Tye Gribb, Ross Radel, Evan Sengbusch, Preston Barrows, Eli Moll
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Publication number: 20230284369Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: September 7, 2023Inventors: Arne Kobernik, Carl Sherven, Casey Lamers, Chris Seyfert, Evan Sengbusch, Gabriel Becerra, Jin Lee, Logan Campbell, Mark Thomas, Michael Taylor, Preston Barrows, Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Patent number: 11747511Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SHINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Brad Bloomquist, Evan Sengbusch, Rob O'Connell, Eli Moll, Daniel Cech, Gabriel Becerra
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Publication number: 20230266490Abstract: Provided herein are neutron imaging systems (e.g., radiography and tomography) systems and methods that provide, for example, high-quality, high throughput 2D and 3D fast or thermal neutron and/or X-ray images. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale imaging of industrial components. In certain embodiments, provided herein are system comprising a plurality of independent neutron absorber-lined collimators (e.g., 4 or more collimators) extending outwards from a central neutron source assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2023Publication date: August 24, 2023Inventors: Ross Radel, Evan Sengbusch, Michael Taylor, Christopher M. Seyfert, Eli Moll, Lucas Jacobson
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Publication number: 20230209695Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, articles of manufacture, and methods for generating neutrons employing a high energy ion beam target (HEM target) and a target backing configured to be in contact with the bottom surface of the HEIB target (e.g., to generate an ion beam target assembly). In certain embodiments, the HEM target has a thickness that is less than the penetration depth of protons or deuterons in the high energy ion beam that strikes the target. In certain embodiments, the target backing comprises a high hydrogen diffusion metal (e.g., palladium), has open spaces dispersed throughout for reduced proton diffusion distances, and has a shape and thickness such that all, or virtually all, of the protons or deuterons that pass through the HEIB target are stopped. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for changing targets in an ion beam accelerator system.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Publication number: 20230171872Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Arne Kobernik, Carl Sherven, Casey Lamers, Chris Seyfert, Evan Sengbusch, Gabriel Becerra, Jin Lee, Logan Campbell, Mark Thomas, Michael Taylor, Preston Barrows, Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Publication number: 20230171871Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: June 1, 2023Inventors: Arne Kobernik, Carl Sherven, Casey Lamers, Chris Seyfert, Evan Sengbusch, Gabriel Becerra, Jin Lee, Logan Campbell, Mark Thomas, Michael Taylor, Preston Barrows, Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Patent number: 11662485Abstract: Provided herein are neutron imaging systems (e.g., radiography and tomography) systems and methods that provide, for example, high-quality, high throughput 2D and 3D fast or thermal neutron and/or X-ray images. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale imaging of industrial components. In certain embodiments, provided herein are system comprising a plurality of independent neutron absorber-lined collimators (e.g., 4 or more collimators) extending outwards from a central neutron source assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2021Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: PHOENIX NEUTRON IMAGING LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Evan Sengbusch, Michael Taylor, Christopher M. Seyfert, Eli Moll, Lucas Jacobson
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Publication number: 20230132458Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for generating a plurality of different monoenergetic neutron energies using a plurality of interchangeable ion beam targets. In certain embodiments, each of the plurality of ion beam targets is configured to generate a monoenergetic energy value that is at least 100 kiloelectron volts (keV) different from the other ion beam targets. In some embodiments, the ion beam targets are composed of LiF, TiT1-2, ErD1.5, ErT, or Li.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Lucas Jacobson, Tye Gribb, Ross Radel, Evan Sengbusch, Preston Barrows, Eli Moll
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Patent number: 11612048Abstract: Provided herein are systems, devices, articles of manufacture, and methods for generating neutrons employing a high energy ion beam target (HEIB target) and a target backing configured to be in contact with the bottom surface of the HEIB target (e.g., to generate an ion beam target assembly). In certain embodiments, the HEIB target has a thickness that is less than the penetration depth of protons or deuterons in the high energy ion beam that strikes the target. In certain embodiments, the target backing comprises a high hydrogen diffusion metal (e.g., palladium), has open spaces dispersed throughout for reduced proton diffusion distances, and has a shape and thickness such that all, or virtually all, of the protons or deuterons that pass through the HEIB target are stopped. Also provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for changing targets in an ion beam accelerator system.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: PHOENIX NEUTRON IMAGING LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Patent number: 11610697Abstract: Provided herein are systems and methods for generating a plurality of different monoenergetic neutron energies using a plurality of interchangeable ion beam targets. In certain embodiments, each of the plurality of ion beam targets is configured to generate a monoenergetic energy value that is at least 100 kiloelectron volts (keV) different from the other ion beam targets. In some embodiments, the ion beam targets are composed of LiF, TiD1.5-1.8, TiT1-2, ErD1.5, ErT, or Li.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: SHINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Lucas Jacobson, Tye Gribb, Ross Radel, Evan Sengbusch, Preston Barrows, Eli Moll
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Patent number: 11582857Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: SHINE TECHNOLOGIES, LLCInventors: Arne Kobernik, Carl Sherven, Casey Lamers, Chris Seyfert, Evan Sengbusch, Gabriel Becerra, Jin Lee, Logan Campbell, Mark Thomas, Michael Taylor, Preston Barrows, Ross Radel, Tye Gribb
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Publication number: 20220174809Abstract: A first system for producing a high flux of neutrons for non-destructive testing includes a dense plasma focus device neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The dense plasma focus device is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission. A second system for producing a high flux of neutrons includes a gas-target neutron generator neutronically coupled to a subcritical or sub-prompt critical fission assembly. The gas-target neutron generator is a source of initiating neutrons for the fission assembly, and the fission assembly is configured to multiply a number of the initiating neutrons via inducing fission.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Inventors: Ross Radel, Dave Schneider, Eli Moll, David Ozburn, Evan Sengbusch, Logan Campbell
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Publication number: 20220091297Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Ross Radel, Brad Bloomquist, Evan Sengbusch, Rob O'Connell, Eli Moll, Daniel Cech, Gabriel Becerra
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Patent number: 11226428Abstract: Provided herein are neutron-based detection systems and methods that provide, for example, high throughput analysis of elemental analysis of scrap materials. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale evaluation of bulk process materials where hazardous or otherwise undesirable materials or high value materials may be interspersed with the primary process material. In certain embodiments, the system is used to detect and potentially remove unexploded ordinance (UXO) from a conveyor of demilitarized shell casings being recycled by detecting the presence of nitrogen and other elements present in the UXO. In other embodiments, the system detects and removes unwanted or highly valuable materials from a stream of scrap material.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: January 18, 2022Assignee: PHOENIX LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Brad Bloomquist, Evan Sengbusch, Rob O'Connell, Eli Moll, Daniel Cech, Gabriel Becerra
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Publication number: 20210405227Abstract: Provided herein are neutron imaging systems (e.g., radiography and tomography) systems and methods that provide, for example, high-quality, high throughput 2D and 3D fast or thermal neutron and/or X-ray images. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale imaging of industrial components. In certain embodiments, provided herein are system comprising a plurality of independent neutron absorber-lined collimators (e.g., 4 or more collimators) extending outwards from a central neutron source assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Inventors: Ross Radel, Evan Sengbusch, Michael Taylor, Christopher M. Seyfert, Eli Moll, Lucas Jacobson
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Patent number: 11131783Abstract: Provided herein are neutron imaging systems (e.g., radiography and tomography) systems and methods that provide, for example, high-quality, high throughput 2D and 3D fast or thermal neutron and/or X-ray images. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale imaging of industrial components. In certain embodiments, provided herein are system comprising a plurality of independent neutron absorber-lined collimators (e.g., 4 or more collimators) extending outwards from a central neutron source assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: PHOENIX NEUTRON IMAGING LLCInventors: Ross Radel, Evan Sengbusch, Michael Taylor, Christopher M. Seyfert, Eli Moll, Lucas Jacobson