Patents by Inventor Timothy G. Collins

Timothy G. Collins 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).

  • Patent number: 10983044
    Abstract: In-situ optical spectroscopic monitoring, characterization and feedback control of extraction and purification processes of compounds such as oils, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes and cannabinoids derived from plant material are described. Liquids from an extraction or purification process flow down an optically transparent tube, such as one made of glass. An in-situ optical monitoring assembly is configured to be mounted onto the tube to measure optical properties of the liquid extract or liquid condensate as it flows in the tube. Optical properties of the flowing liquid may include optical transmittance, reflectance, photoluminescence, scattering, absorbance, turbidity, nephelometry, polarimetry and colorimetry. The output of the optical monitoring assembly can be used to display spectral and other about the flowing liquid, set alarms to notify an operator of a predetermined condition such as a set point, and used to control extraction or purification process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Arometrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Metting, Jonathan K. Bunn, Timothy G. Collins, Hasso Von Bredow, George Atanasoff
  • Patent number: 10222285
    Abstract: A portable vacuum pressure graphing gauge device enabling users of vacuum systems the ability to see trends of vacuum systems through real time plotting of a pressure vs. time curve on a hand held instrument, enabling them to understand what is going on in their system, or the like. A device may include several graphical modes designed to even more easily interpret vacuum data, and packaging that is rugged and versatile including a magnet, kickstand, wireless connectivity, visual and audible set points, automatic sensor fault detection, and several vacuum pressure measurement units to choose from, or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Inventor: Timothy G. Collins
  • Publication number: 20180306708
    Abstract: In-situ optical spectroscopic monitoring, characterization and feedback control of extraction and purification processes of compounds such as oils, alkaloids, flavonoids, terpenes and cannabinoids derived from plant material are described. Liquids from an extraction or purification process flow down an optically transparent tube, such as one made of glass. An in-situ optical monitoring assembly is configured to be mounted onto the tube to measure optical properties of the liquid extract or liquid condensate as it flows in the tube. Optical properties of the flowing liquid may include optical transmittance, reflectance, photoluminescence, scattering, absorbance, turbidity, nephelometry, polarimetry and colorimetry. The output of the optical monitoring assembly can be used to display spectral and other about the flowing liquid, set alarms to notify an operator of a predetermined condition such as a set point, and used to control extraction or purification process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2018
    Publication date: October 25, 2018
    Applicant: Arometrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher J. Metting, Jonathan K. Bunn, Timothy G. Collins, Hasso Von Bredow, George Atanasoff
  • Publication number: 20180266911
    Abstract: A portable vacuum pressure graphing gauge device enabling users of vacuum systems the ability to see trends of vacuum systems through real time plotting of a pressure vs. time curve on a hand held instrument, enabling them to understand what is going on in their system, or the like. A device may include several graphical modes designed to even more easily interpret vacuum data, and packaging that is rugged and versatile including a magnet, kickstand, wireless connectivity, visual and audible set points, automatic sensor fault detection, and several vacuum pressure measurement units to choose from, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2016
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventor: Timothy G. Collins
  • Publication number: 20160116360
    Abstract: A portable vacuum pressure graphing gauge enabling users of vacuum systems the ability to see trends of vacuum systems through real time plotting of a pressure vs. time curve on a hand held instrument, enabling them to understand what is going on in their system, or the like. Additional features may include several graphical modes designed to even more easily interpret vacuum data, and packaging that is rugged and versatile including a magnet, kickstand, wireless connectivity, visual and audible set points, automatic sensor fault detection, and several vacuum pressure measurement units to choose from, or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2015
    Publication date: April 28, 2016
    Inventor: Timothy G. Collins