Patents by Inventor Scott Ecelberger
Scott Ecelberger 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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Publication number: 20240395526Abstract: Systems for identifying the composition of bioaerosol particles using a TOFMS MALDI matrix-less system. A continuous timing laser triggers an IR ionization laser to fire when each particle enters the beam of the continuous trigger laser and is used to determine optical properties of the aerosol particles in association with one or more laser scattering devices and generate optical data. Ionized fragments produced when each particle is struck by the pulse ionization laser are analyzed using a TOFMS detector. A data analysis system is configured to compile the optical data with unique mass spectral data associated with each particle using data fusion and compare the compiled optical data with a training data set comprising of a knowledge base of known aerosol particles to predict composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2024Publication date: November 28, 2024Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.Inventors: Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Wayne A. Bryden, Michael McLoughlin
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Patent number: 12074018Abstract: Systems and methods to provide rapid and autonomous detection of biological and chemical analyte particles in gas and liquid samples. Systems and methods for capturing and identifying biological and chemical aerosol analyte particles using matrix assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry (MALDI-MS) and using time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS) are disclosed. High specificity for capture and detection of aerosolized fentanyl was demonstrated using a portable sample capture and analysis system.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Zeteo Tech, Inc.Inventors: Wayne A. Bryden, Charles J. Call, Michael McLoughlin, Dapeng Chen, Scott Ecelberger, Nathaniel K. Jones, Steven Strohl
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Publication number: 20240282568Abstract: Systems for identifying the composition of aerosol particles, particularly that of non-biological aerosol particles or biological aerosol particles including surface-bound water. A continuous timing laser triggers an IR ionization laser to fire when each particle enters the beam of the continuous trigger laser and determine optical properties of the aerosol particles in association with one or more laser scattering devices and generate optical data. The continuous laser beam and the pulse ionization laser beam are disposed as overlapping beams. Ionized fragments produced when each particle is struck by the ionization laser are analyzed using a TOFMS detector. A data analysis system is configured to compile the optical data with unique mass spectral data associated with each particle using data fusion and compare the compiled optical data with a training data set comprising of a knowledge base of known aerosol particles to predict composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2024Publication date: August 22, 2024Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.Inventors: Michael McLoughlin, Ross Kliegman, Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Gonzalo Arce, Kyle Regan
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Patent number: 11996279Abstract: Disclosed are systems are methods for identifying the composition of single aerosol particles, particularly that of bioaerosol particles. A continuous timing laser tightly coupled with a pulse ionization laser is used to index aerosol particles, measure particle properties, and trigger the ionization laser to fire when each particle enters the beam of the trigger laser. Ionized fragments and optionally photons produced when each particle is struck by the ionization laser are analyzed using one or more detectors including a TOF-MS detector and an optical detector. Individual single particle spectra are aligned and denoised prior to averaging.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2021Date of Patent: May 28, 2024Assignee: ZETEO TECH, INC.Inventors: Michael McLoughlin, Ross Kliegman, Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Gonzalo Arce, Kyle Regan
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Patent number: 11658021Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods to provide rapid and autonomous detection of analyte particles in gas and liquid samples. Disclosed are methods and devices for identifying biological aerosol analytes using MALDI-MS and chemical aerosol analytes using LDI and MALDI-MS using time-of-flight mass spectrometry (TOFMS).Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2020Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: Zeteo Tech, Inc.Inventors: Wayne A. Bryden, Charles J. Call, Michael McLoughlin, Dapeng Chen, Scott Ecelberger, Nathaniel K. Jones, Steven Strohl, Gary Anderson
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Publication number: 20220044921Abstract: Disclosed are systems are methods for identifying the composition of single aerosol particles, particularly that of bioaerosol particles. A continuous timing laser tightly coupled with a pulse ionization laser is used to index aerosol particles, measure particle properties, and trigger the ionization laser to fire when each particle enters the beam of the trigger laser. Ionized fragments and optionally photons produced when each particle is struck by the ionization laser are analyzed using one or more detectors including a TOF-MS detector and an optical detector. Individual single particle spectra are aligned and denoised prior to averaging.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.Inventors: Michael McLoughlin, Ross Kliegman, Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Gonzalo Arce, Kyle Regan
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Patent number: 11145500Abstract: In one aspect, a time-of-flight mass spectrometer includes a source comprising a backing plate configured to operably couple to a core sample containing component, and an acceleration region. The time-of-flight mass spectrometer also includes a time-of-flight mass analyzer operably associated with the source region. In some embodiments, the core sample core sample containing component is a coring drill bit. In some embodiments, core containing component is configured to couple to the backing plate of the source region from the opposite side of the acceleration region. In some embodiments, core containing component is configured to couple to the backing plate of the source region on the acceleration region side of the backing plate. In some embodiments, the acceleration region is a single-stage acceleration region. In other embodiments, the acceleration region is a two-stage acceleration region.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
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Publication number: 20190272986Abstract: In one aspect, a time-of-flight mass spectrometer includes a source comprising a backing plate configured to operably couple to a core sample containing component, and an acceleration region. The time-of-flight mass spectrometer also includes a time-of-flight mass analyzer operably associated with the source region. In some embodiments, the core sample core sample containing component is a coring drill bit. In some embodiments, core containing component is configured to couple to the backing plate of the source region from the opposite side of the acceleration region. In some embodiments, core containing component is configured to couple to the backing plate of the source region on the acceleration region side of the backing plate. In some embodiments, the acceleration region is a single-stage acceleration region. In other embodiments, the acceleration region is a two-stage acceleration region.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: September 5, 2019Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
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Patent number: 10276360Abstract: A miniature time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS) was developed for a NASA/ASTID program beginning 2008. The primary targeted application for this technology is the detection of non-volatile (refractory) and biological materials on landed planetary missions. Both atmospheric and airless bodies are potential candidate destinations for the purpose of characterizing mineralogy, and searching for evidence of existing or extant biological activity.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Zeteo Tech, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
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Publication number: 20170358439Abstract: A miniature time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS) was developed for a NASA/ASTID program beginning 2008. The primary targeted application for this technology is the detection of non-volatile (refractory) and biological materials on landed planetary missions. Both atmospheric and airless bodies are potential candidate destinations for the purpose of characterizing mineralogy, and searching for evidence of existing or extant biological activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: December 14, 2017Applicant: C&E RESEARCH, INC.Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
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Patent number: 9583327Abstract: A miniature time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS) was developed for a NASA/ASTID program beginning 2008. The primary targeted application for this technology is the detection of non-volatile (refractory) and biological materials on landed planetary missions. Both atmospheric and airless bodies are potential candidate destinations for the purpose of characterizing mineralogy, and searching for evidence of existing or extant biological activity.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 28, 2017Assignee: C&E Research, Inc.Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
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Publication number: 20150155154Abstract: A miniature time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS) was developed for a NASA/ASTID program beginning 2008. The primary targeted application for this technology is the detection of non-volatile (refractory) and biological materials on landed planetary missions. Both atmospheric and airless bodies are potential candidate destinations for the purpose of characterizing mineralogy, and searching for evidence of existing or extant biological activity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2013Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
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Publication number: 20050258356Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bipolar ion detector capable of detecting both positive and negative ions in a single configuration. The invention uses either a single microchannel plates or a stack of microchannel plates to convert the ion signal into an amplified electron signal. Circuitry allows the anode to be biased (floated) to a positive high voltage and efficiently couple the signal from the anode out to recording electronics at ground.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2005Publication date: November 24, 2005Inventors: Scott Ecelberger, Douglas Lewis, Keith Soldavin
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Publication number: 20050247871Abstract: A mass spectrometer is provided herein and is configured to have two ionization sources, in which a first ionization source, such as MALDI, ESI and the like, which is capable of providing in addition to ions a set of normally intractable desorbed neutrals that are ionized by a second EI source coupled with the first source.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2003Publication date: November 10, 2005Inventors: Wayne Bryden, Robert Cotter, Scott Ecelberger
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Patent number: 6392327Abstract: A sonic transducer includes a transducer body and a drive element coupled to the transducer body to produce a sonic output in response to an applied electrical input. A sense element is coupled to the sonic drive element and is configured to provide an electrical feedback output related to the sonic output. The electrical feedback output is adapted to be used to control the applied electrical input to the sonic drive element so as to control the energy delivered to the working area or tip of the transducer.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2000Date of Patent: May 21, 2002Inventors: Douglas L. Lewis, Scott Ecelberger, Eilaz Babaev, Robert J. Wojciechowski, Ashok Kumar, Jian Ruan, Manish Kochar