Patents by Inventor Timothy James Bettles
Timothy James Bettles 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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Patent number: 9034271Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. Items located within the area and/or one or more conditions of the area are monitored over a period of time. Based on the monitoring, ultraviolet radiation sources are controlled by adjusting a direction, an intensity, a pattern, and/or a spectral power of the ultraviolet radiation generated by the ultraviolet radiation source. Adjustments to the ultraviolet radiation source(s) can correspond to one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a storage life preservation operating configuration, a disinfection operating configuration, and an ethylene decomposition operating configuration.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: Sensor Electronics Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Shur, Maxim Shatalov, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska
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Patent number: 9006680Abstract: A solution for disinfecting flowable products, such as liquids, suspensions, creams, colloids, emulsions, powders, and/or the like, as well as accessories and products relating thereto, such as containers, caps, brushes, applicators, and/or the like, using ultraviolet radiation is provided. In an embodiment, an ultraviolet impermeable cap is configured to enclose a volume corresponding to a flowable product. At least one ultraviolet radiation source can be mounted on the cap and be configured to generate ultraviolet radiation for disinfecting the enclosed area. The ultraviolet radiation source can be configured to only generate ultraviolet radiation when the volume is enclosed by the ultraviolet impermeable cap.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2014Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Timothy James Bettles, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20150069270Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area at target wavelengths, target intensities, a target temporal distribution, and/or a target spatial distribution. The target attribute(s) of the ultraviolet radiation can correspond to at least one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a storage life preservation operating configuration, a disinfection operating configuration, an ethylene decomposition operating configuration, and/or the like.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Shur, Maxim S. Shatalov, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20150069265Abstract: A solution for generating ultraviolet diffusive radiation is provided. A diffusive ultraviolet radiation illuminator includes at least one ultraviolet radiation source located within a reflective cavity that includes a plurality of surfaces. At least one of the plurality of surfaces can be configured to diffusively reflect at least 70% of the ultraviolet radiation and at least one of the plurality of surfaces can be configured to transmit at least 30% of the ultraviolet radiation and reflect at least 10% of the ultraviolet radiation.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2014Publication date: March 12, 2015Applicant: SENSOR ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Ignas Gaska, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20150008167Abstract: A solution for treating a fluid, such as water, is provided. An ultraviolet transparency of a fluid can be determined before or as the fluid enters a disinfection chamber. In the disinfection chamber, the fluid can be irradiated by ultraviolet radiation to harm microorganisms that may be present in the fluid. One or more attributes of the disinfection chamber, fluid flow, and/or ultraviolet radiation can be adjusted based on the transparency to provide more efficient irradiation and/or higher disinfection rates. In addition, various attributes of the disinfection chamber, such as the position of the inlet(s) and outlet(s), the shape of the disinfection chamber, and other attributes of the disinfection chamber can be utilized to create a turbulent flow of the fluid within the disinfection chamber to promote mixing and improve uniform ultraviolet exposure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Igor Shturm, Saulius Smetona, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Ignas Gaska, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140264070Abstract: A solution for disinfecting flowable products, such as liquids, suspensions, creams, colloids, emulsions, powders, and/or the like, as well as accessories and products relating thereto, such as containers, caps, brushes, applicators, and/or the like, using ultraviolet radiation is provided. In an embodiment, an ultraviolet impermeable cap is configured to enclose a volume corresponding to a flowable product. At least one ultraviolet radiation source can be mounted on the cap and be configured to generate ultraviolet radiation for disinfecting the enclosed area. The ultraviolet radiation source can be configured to only generate ultraviolet radiation when the volume is enclosed by the ultraviolet impermeable cap.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: SENSOR ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Timothy James Bettles, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140264076Abstract: A solution in which an ultraviolet radiation source is mounted on a flexible substrate is provided. The flexible substrate is capable of having a deformation curvature of at least 0.1 inverse meters. The flexible substrate may be incorporated within an existing enclosure or included in the enclosure. The flexible substrate can be utilized as part of a solution for disinfecting one or more items located within the enclosure. In this case, while the items are within the enclosure, ultraviolent radiation is generated and directed at the items. Wiring for the ultraviolet radiation source can be embedded within the flexible substrate and the flexible substrate can have at least one of: a wave-guiding structure, an ultraviolet absorbing surface, or an ultraviolet reflective surface. A control system can be utilized to manage generation of the ultraviolet radiation within the enclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Timothy James Bettles, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140202962Abstract: A solution for treating a fluid, such as water, is provided. The solution determines an ultraviolet transparency of a fluid before or as the fluid enters a disinfection chamber. In the disinfection chamber, the fluid can be irradiated by ultraviolet radiation to harm microorganisms that may be present in the fluid. One or more attributes of the disinfection chamber, fluid flow, and/or ultraviolet radiation can be adjusted based on the transparency to provide more efficient irradiation and/or higher disinfection rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: SENSOR ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Yuri Bilenko, Alexander Dobrinsky, Saulius Smetona, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska, Timothy James Bettles
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Publication number: 20140183377Abstract: A solution for disinfecting electronic devices is provided. An ultraviolet radiation source is embedded within an ultraviolet absorbent case. While the electronic device is within the ultraviolet absorbent case, ultraviolent radiation is directed at the electronic device. A monitoring and control system monitors a plurality of attributes for the electronic device, which can include: a frequency of usage for the device, a biological activity at a surface of the device, and a disinfection schedule history for the device. Furthermore, the monitoring and control system can detect whether the device is being used. Based on the monitoring, the monitoring and control system controls the ultraviolet radiation directed at the electronic device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2013Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SENSOR ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Michael Shur, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140060104Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. The storage area is scanned and monitored for the presence of biological activity within designated zones. Once biological activity is identified, ultraviolet radiation is directed to sterilize and disinfect designated zones within the storage area.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Shur, Maxim Shatalov, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140061509Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. The target wavelength ranges and/or target intensity ranges of the ultraviolet radiation sources can correspond to at least one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a sterilization operating configuration and a preservation operating configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Shur, Maxim Shatalov, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140060096Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. The target wavelength ranges and/or target intensity ranges of the ultraviolet radiation sources can correspond to at least one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a virus destruction operating configuration and a bacteria disinfection operating configuration. Each configuration can include a unique combination of the target wavelength range and target intensity range.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Shur, Maxim Shatalov, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140060095Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area. Items located within the area and/or one or more conditions of the area are monitored over a period of time. Based on the monitoring, ultraviolet radiation sources are controlled by adjusting a direction, an intensity, a pattern, and/or a spectral power of the ultraviolet radiation generated by the ultraviolet radiation source. Adjustments to the ultraviolet radiation source(s) can correspond to one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a storage life preservation operating configuration, a disinfection operating configuration, and an ethylene decomposition operating configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Shur, Maxim Shatalov, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20140060094Abstract: Ultraviolet radiation is directed within an area at target wavelengths and/or target intensities. The target wavelength ranges and/or target intensity ranges of the ultraviolet radiation sources can correspond to at least one of a plurality of selectable operating configurations including a storage life preservation operating configuration, a disinfection operating configuration, and an ethylene decomposition operating configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: March 6, 2014Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Shur, Maxim Shatalov, Timothy James Bettles, Yuri Bilenko, Saulius Smetona, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska
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Publication number: 20130270445Abstract: A system for sterilizing at least one surface of an object is provided. The system includes a set of ultraviolet radiation sources and a set of wave guiding structures configured to direct ultraviolet radiation having a set of target attributes to a desired location on at least one surface of the object. The set of wave guiding structures can include at least one ultraviolet reflective surface having an ultraviolet reflection coefficient of at least thirty percent. Furthermore, the system can include a computer system for operating the ultraviolet radiation sources to deliver a target dose of ultraviolet radiation to the at least one target surface of the object.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Applicant: Sensor Electronic Technology, Inc.Inventors: Remigijus Gaska, Michael Shur, Alexander Dobrinsky, Timothy James Bettles, Maxim S. Shatalov
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Publication number: 20130048545Abstract: A solution for treating a fluid, such as water, is provided. The solution first removes a set of target contaminants that may be present in the fluid using a filtering solution. The filtered fluid enters a disinfection chamber where it is irradiated by ultraviolet radiation to harm microorganisms that may be present in the fluid. An ultraviolet radiation source and/or the disinfection chamber can include one or more attributes configured to provide more efficient irradiation and/or higher disinfection rates.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Maxim S. Shatalov, Michael Shur, Yuri Bilenko, Ignas Gaska, Alexander Dobrinsky, Remigijus Gaska, Timothy James Bettles