Patents by Inventor Vincent F. Jones
Vincent F. Jones 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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Publication number: 20230292425Abstract: A voltage-multiplier can be more compact by arrangement in a stack of separate voltage-multiplier-stages. Each of the voltage-multiplier-stages can include electronic-components on a planar-face of a circuit-board. The planar-face of each circuit-board can be parallel with respect to other circuit-boards in the stack. The electronic-components on each voltage-multiplier-stage can be configured to multiply an input-voltage to provide an output-voltage with a higher voltage than the input-voltage. Each voltage-multiplier-stage in the stack can be electrically coupled to two adjacent voltage-multiplier-stages, except that two outermost voltage-multiplier-stages of the stack can be electrically coupled to only one adjacent voltage-multiplier-stage of the stack.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventors: Rick Steck, Scott Hardy, Vincent F. Jones
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Patent number: 11683879Abstract: A raster scanning x-ray source can be light and small, and can have high resolution. A raster-assembly can be attached directly to and can encircle an x-ray tube. The raster-assembly can adjoin or can be very close to the x-ray tube, resulting in a small and lightweight scanning x-ray source. X-rays can backscatter back into the x-ray tube instead of into a detector, thus improving resolution of the resulting image. A voltage-multiplier, which can be used with the x-ray source, can include separate voltage-multiplier-stages in a stack.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Rick Steck, Scott Hardy, Vincent F. Jones
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Patent number: 11545333Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2021Date of Patent: January 3, 2023Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
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Publication number: 20220408536Abstract: A high voltage power supply can be compact with shielded electronic components. The power supply can include multiple stages separated by circuit boards. Electronic components for each stage can be directly soldered to adjacent circuit boards. Traces can pass through and electrically couple electronic components on each side of the circuit board between them.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Scott Howard Hardy, Vincent F. Jones, Bob West
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Publication number: 20220177078Abstract: A modular boat can be adapted to meet various desired shapes and uses, and can be transportable. The modular boat can include multiple sections configured to be joined together by rod-connection(s), by interlock-connection(s), or both. Each section can be joined to other section(s) to form and use the modular boat, and can be separated from the other section(s) for transportation. Each section can extend from bow to stern and can be joined to the other section(s) at a junction extending from bow to stern. Each rod-connection can include a hole extending perpendicular to the junction, through the sections across the modular boat, and a rod extending through the hole. Each interlock-connection can include a a key inserted into a slot of an adjacent section at the junction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 26, 2021Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Vincent F. Jones, Matt Free, Bob West
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Publication number: 20220059308Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
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Publication number: 20210385931Abstract: A raster scanning x-ray source can be light and small, and can have high resolution. A raster-assembly can be attached directly to and can encircle an x-ray tube. The raster-assembly can adjoin or can be very close to the x-ray tube, resulting in a small and lightweight scanning x-ray source. X-rays can backscatter back into the x-ray tube instead of into a detector, thus improving resolution of the resulting image.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Inventors: Rick Steck, Scott Hardy, Vincent F. Jones
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Patent number: 11195687Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
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Publication number: 20210175045Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
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Patent number: 10964507Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
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Patent number: 10945329Abstract: In order to reduce the amount of electrical insulation needed for voltage isolation of large voltages generated by a voltage multiplier, the voltage multiplier can be shaped to smooth out electric field gradients. The voltage multiplier can comprise multiple sections, each section located in a different plane. The voltage multiplier can comprise a negative voltage multiplier and a positive voltage multiplier, each inclined at different angles with respect to each other. The voltage multiplier can include a curved shape.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Eric Miller, David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones
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Publication number: 20200068693Abstract: In order to reduce the amount of electrical insulation needed for voltage isolation of large voltages generated by a voltage multiplier, the voltage multiplier can be shaped to smooth out electric field gradients. The voltage multiplier can comprise multiple sections, each section located in a different plane. The voltage multiplier can comprise a negative voltage multiplier and a positive voltage multiplier, each inclined at different angles with respect to each other. The voltage multiplier can include a curved shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Eric Miller, David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones
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Patent number: 10499484Abstract: In order to reduce the amount of electrical insulation needed for voltage isolation of large voltages generated by a voltage multiplier, the voltage multiplier can be shaped to smooth out electric field gradients. The voltage multiplier can comprise multiple sections, each section located in a different plane. The voltage multiplier can comprise a negative voltage multiplier and a positive voltage multiplier, each inclined at different angles with respect to each other. The voltage multiplier can include a curved shape.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2018Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: Moxtek, Inc.Inventors: Eric Miller, David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones
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Publication number: 20190348249Abstract: A shield around an x-ray tube, a voltage multiplier, or both can improve the manufacturing process by allowing testing earlier in the process and by providing a holder for liquid potting material. The shield can also improve voltage standoff. A shielded x-ray tube can be electrically coupled to a shielded power supply.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones, Eric Miller
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Publication number: 20190150257Abstract: In order to reduce the amount of electrical insulation needed for voltage isolation of large voltages generated by a voltage multiplier, the voltage multiplier can be shaped to smooth out electric field gradients. The voltage multiplier can comprise multiple sections, each section located in a different plane. The voltage multiplier can comprise a negative voltage multiplier and a positive voltage multiplier, each inclined at different angles with respect to each other. The voltage multiplier can include a curved shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: May 16, 2019Inventors: Eric Miller, David S. Hoffman, Vincent F. Jones