Patents by Inventor Timothy B. Burton

Timothy B. Burton 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).

  • Multi-dopant permeation tube with two chambers for introducing dopants into a spectrometry system
    Patent number: 9589778
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to spectrometry systems and for apparatus and methods for delivering dopants to same. In one example, there is provided a dopant delivery device configured to supply dopants to a spectrometry system comprising a tube including a first chamber and a second chamber, a first dopant source included in the first chamber, and a second dopant source included in the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Timothy B. Burton, Stephen Scott Milt
  • Human visible and X-ray visible markings for security screenings
    Patent number: 9470816
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to x-ray screening accessories and methods of facilitating x-ray screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2016
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton
  • INERT IED TRAINING KITS
    Publication number: 20160161228
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • INERT SIMULATED BLASTING CAP
    Publication number: 20160161229
    Abstract: A simulated blasting cap includes a tube and an explosive simulant disposed within the tube. The explosive simulant includes one or more inert components and has a density substantially similar to an explosive material. The simulated blasting cap further includes a bridge wire disposed within the tube.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • MULTI-DOPANT PERMEATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20160133449
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to spectrometry systems and for apparatus and methods for delivering dopants to same. In one example, there is provided a dopant delivery device configured to supply dopants to a spectrometry system comprising a tube including a first chamber and a second chamber, a first dopant source included in the first chamber, and a second dopant source included in the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2016
    Publication date: May 12, 2016
    Inventors: Timothy B. Burton, Stephen Scott Milt
  • Inert IED training kits
    Patent number: 9291436
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • Multi-dopant permeation tube
    Patent number: 9275842
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to spectrometry systems and for apparatus and methods for delivering dopants to same. In one example, there is provided a dopant delivery device configured to supply dopants to a spectrometry system comprising a tube including a first chamber and a second chamber, a first dopant source included in the first chamber, and a second dopant source included in the second chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Timothy B. Burton, Stephen Scott Milt
  • INERT IED TRAINING KITS
    Publication number: 20150268016
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of simulated explosive materials and Threat Screening Kits and simulated IED Circuit Kits including simulated explosive materials. The simulated explosive materials are configured to produce an output signal consistent with the presence of an actual explosive material when scanned in an X-ray scanner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton, John D. Howell, Mathew F. Rutter, Timothy James Winnett
  • HUMAN VISIBLE AND X-RAY VISIBLE MARKINGS FOR SECURITY SCREENINGS
    Publication number: 20140226796
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to x-ray screening accessories and methods of facilitating x-ray screening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2013
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Inventors: Abiy Eshetu, Timothy B. Burton
  • MULTI-DOPANT PERMEATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20140182741
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to spectrometry systems and for apparatus and methods for delivering dopants to same. In one example, there is provided a dopant delivery device configured to supply dopants to a spectrometry system comprising a tube including a first chamber 5 and a second chamber, a first dopant source included in the first chamber, and a second dopant source included in the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Timothy B. Burton, Stephen Scott Milt
  • MULTI-DOPANT PERMEATION TUBE
    Publication number: 20130140455
    Abstract: Aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed to spectrometry systems and for apparatus and methods for delivering dopants to same. In one example, there is provided a dopant delivery device configured to supply dopants to a spectrometry system comprising a tube including a first chamber and a second chamber, a first dopant source included in the first chamber, and a second dopant source included in the second chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: DSA DETECTION LLC
    Inventors: Timothy B. Burton, Stephen Scott Milt