Patents by Inventor Scott M. Watson

Scott M. Watson 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: 20240153659
    Abstract: A radiation monitoring system includes an optical fiber. The system further includes a scintillating fiber operatively coupled to a first end of the optical fiber at a first end of the scintillating fiber. The system also includes a damage detection device configured to detect damage to at least one of the optical fiber and the scintillating fiber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2023
    Publication date: May 9, 2024
    Inventors: Luis A. Ocampo Giraldo, David L. Chichester, James T. Johnson, Jay D. Hix, Scott J. Thompson, Scott M. Watson
  • Patent number: 10114130
    Abstract: Neutron detectors for measuring a neutron yield of a neutron generator may include at least one particle counter disposed in a housing and at least one removable cartridge for receiving at least one collection medium. The at least one removable cartridge configured to be at least partially inserted into the housing to position the collection medium proximate the at least one particle counter. Detector assemblies for evaluating an output of a particle generator may include a housing and a plurality of cartridges that may be selectively received in the housing. Methods of detecting an output of a neutron source include inserting a collection medium into a cartridge, positioning the collection medium proximate a neutron source, and inserting the cartridge with the collection medium into a housing of a neutron yield detector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Chichester, Scott J. Thompson, James T. Johnson, Scott M. Watson, Robert S. Schley
  • Publication number: 20180149761
    Abstract: Neutron detectors for measuring a neutron yield of a neutron generator may include at least one particle counter disposed in a housing and at least one removable cartridge for receiving at least one collection medium. The at least one removable cartridge configured to be at least partially inserted into the housing to position the collection medium proximate the at least one particle counter. Detector assemblies for evaluating an output of a particle generator may include a housing and a plurality of cartridges that may be selectively received in the housing. Methods of detecting an output of a neutron source include inserting a collection medium into a cartridge, positioning the collection medium proximate a neutron source, and inserting the cartridge with the collection medium into a housing of a neutron yield detector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Inventors: DAVID L. CHICHESTER, SCOTT J. THOMPSON, JAMES T. JOHNSON, SCOTT M. WATSON, ROBERT S. SCHLEY
  • Publication number: 20180137945
    Abstract: A nuclear fuel assay system comprises a nuclear fuel assembly comprising structures containing nuclear fuel, and a neutron collar surrounding sides of the nuclear fuel assembly and comprising pressurized 4He scintillation detectors. A system for assaying nuclear fuel, and a method of quantifying nuclear material are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 17, 2018
    Inventors: DAVID L. CHICHESTER, SCOTT J. THOMPSON, JAMES T. JOHNSON, JEFFREY D. SANDERS, SCOTT M. WATSON
  • Publication number: 20150309185
    Abstract: Systems and methods of monitoring radiation include a radiation monitoring glove. The glove is to be worn by a person that may be exposed to the radiation and includes at least one fiber sleeve attached to at least one finger of the glove. The glove also includes at least one scintillating fiber disposed in the at least one fiber sleeve. The scintillating fiber is configured for generating photons responsive to exposure to radiation in proximity thereto. The glove also includes a photon-sensing device disposed in a collector pocket on the glove. The photon-sensing device is operably coupled to a distal end of the one or more scintillating fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC
    Inventors: David L. Chichester, Scott M. Watson, Madelyn R. Wolter
  • Patent number: 9046619
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to capture images of fluorescence generated by ionizing radiation and determine a position of a beam of ionizing radiation generating the fluorescence from the captured images. In one embodiment, the fluorescence is the result of ionization and recombination of nitrogen in air.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignees: Raytheon Company, U.S. Department of Energy
    Inventors: Brandon W. Blackburn, David L. Chichester, Scott M. Watson, James T. Johnson, Mathew T. Kinlaw
  • Publication number: 20130153773
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus to capture images of fluorescence generated by ionizing radiation and determine a position of a beam of ionizing radiation generating the fluorescence from the captured images. In one embodiment, the fluorescence is the result of ionization and recombination of nitrogen in air.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2011
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventors: Brandon W. Blackburn, David L. Chichester, Scott M. Watson, James T. Johnson, Mathew T. Kinlaw
  • Publication number: 20070273894
    Abstract: Disclosed are remote spatial calibration apparatuses and spatial calibration methods. A first plurality of line-generating lasers is arranged for generating a first set of substantially parallel lines in a first orientation. A second plurality of line-generating lasers is arranged for generating a second set of substantially parallel lines in a second orientation. Both sets of lines are directed to project on an object and the second orientation is substantially perpendicular to the first orientation such that the lines form a matrix of lines. An imaging device is configured for obtaining an image of the object and the matrix of lines formed on the object. The spatial calibration apparatuses may be included in a housing comprising a projection face, an imaging device cavity formed in the projection face, and a plurality of laser cavities formed in the projection face.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2006
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Inventors: James T. Johnson, Scott M. Watson, Dennis C. Kunerth, Travis Brown