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).

  • Publication number: 20240395526
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2024
    Publication date: November 28, 2024
    Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Wayne A. Bryden, Michael McLoughlin
  • Patent number: 12074018
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2024
    Assignee: Zeteo Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Bryden, Charles J. Call, Michael McLoughlin, Dapeng Chen, Scott Ecelberger, Nathaniel K. Jones, Steven Strohl
  • Publication number: 20240282568
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McLoughlin, Ross Kliegman, Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Gonzalo Arce, Kyle Regan
  • Patent number: 11996279
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2024
    Assignee: ZETEO TECH, INC.
    Inventors: Michael McLoughlin, Ross Kliegman, Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Gonzalo Arce, Kyle Regan
  • Patent number: 11658021
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Zeteo Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Wayne A. Bryden, Charles J. Call, Michael McLoughlin, Dapeng Chen, Scott Ecelberger, Nathaniel K. Jones, Steven Strohl, Gary Anderson
  • Publication number: 20220044921
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael McLoughlin, Ross Kliegman, Tim Cornish, Vadym Berkout, Scott Ecelberger, Gonzalo Arce, Kyle Regan
  • Patent number: 11145500
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
  • Publication number: 20190272986
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Applicant: Zeteo Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
  • Patent number: 10276360
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Zeteo Tech, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
  • Publication number: 20170358439
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2017
    Publication date: December 14, 2017
    Applicant: C&E RESEARCH, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
  • Patent number: 9583327
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: C&E Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
  • Publication number: 20150155154
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy Cornish, Scott Ecelberger
  • Publication number: 20050258356
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Ecelberger, Douglas Lewis, Keith Soldavin
  • Publication number: 20050247871
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2003
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Wayne Bryden, Robert Cotter, Scott Ecelberger
  • Patent number: 6392327
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Inventors: Douglas L. Lewis, Scott Ecelberger, Eilaz Babaev, Robert J. Wojciechowski, Ashok Kumar, Jian Ruan, Manish Kochar