Patents by Inventor Wade Poteet

Wade Poteet 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: 20130200276
    Abstract: A handheld or portable detection system with a high degree of specificity and accuracy, capable of use at small and substantial standoff distances (e.g., greater than 12 inches) is utilized to identify specific substances and mixtures thereof in order to provide information to officials for identification purposes and assists in determinations related to the legality, hazardous nature and/or disposition decision of such substance(s). The system uses a synchronous detector and visible light filter to enhance detection capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Applicant: CDEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade POTEET, James Ryles, Malcolm Philips
  • Patent number: 8368034
    Abstract: A handheld or portable detection system with a high degree of specificity and accuracy, capable of use at small and substantial standoff distances (e.g., greater than 12 inches) is utilized to identify specific substances and mixtures thereof in order to provide information to officials for identification purposes and assists in determinations related to the legality, hazardous nature and/or disposition decision of such substance(s). The system uses a synchronous detector and visible light filter to enhance detection capabilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Cdex, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Poteet, James Ryles, Malcolm Philips
  • Publication number: 20120056093
    Abstract: A handheld or portable detection system with a high degree of specificity and accuracy, capable of use at small and substantial standoff distances (e.g., greater than 12 inches) is utilized to identify specific substances and mixtures thereof in order to provide information to officials for identification purposes and assists in determinations related to the legality, hazardous nature and/or disposition decision of such substance(s). The system uses a synchronous detector and visible light filter to enhance detection capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: CDEX, Inc
    Inventors: Wade Poteet, James Ryles, Malcolm Philips
  • Publication number: 20080019478
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting a substance using x-ray fluorescence is disclosed. The detected substances may be explosives or controlled substances that have a specific chemical fluorescent signature. An energy source transmits an x-ray beam at a target. The target may be in a container or under a surface. The beam interacts with the target to produce fluorescent energy. An x-ray detector is at an angle relative to the energy source and gathers the fluorescent energy. The angle differs according to the physical configuration of the system. A portable embodiment will have a different angle than a stationary embodiment. A cooling mechanism cools the x-ray detector. The fluorescent energy is analyzed and processed by a multichannel analyzer and a computer. The computer determines whether the fluorescent energy from the target matches known fluorescent energies of specific substances. If the substance is detected, appropriate indications are made to prevent damage or acceptance of the substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2007
    Publication date: January 24, 2008
    Applicant: CDEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Poteet, Harold Cauthen, Timothy Shriver
  • Publication number: 20070019189
    Abstract: The invention provides a cuvette apparatus having two cavities that are in fluid communication with each other. The first cavity is larger than the second cavity an receives a fluid to be studied. The second cavity holds the fluid for analysis and is bounded by at least two thin walled windows that allow superior transmission of UV waves, The invention also provides a cuvette cap that can be affixed to the cuvette and which seals the cuvette, thus preventing potentially dangerous vapors from escaping from the cuvette.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Laurence Marsteller, Harold Cauthen, Wade Poteet, Jose Alvarez, Stuart Poteet
  • Publication number: 20060291620
    Abstract: A system and method for detecting a substance using x-ray fluorescence is disclosed. The detected substances may be explosives or controlled substances that have a specific chemical fluorescent signature. An energy source transmits an x-ray beam at a target. The target may be in a container or under a surface. The beam interacts with the target to produce fluorescent energy. An x-ray detector is at an angle relative to the energy source and gathers the fluorescent energy. The angle differs according to the physical configuration of the system. A portable embodiment will have a different angle than a stationary embodiment. A cooling mechanism cools the x-ray detector. The fluorescent energy is analyzed and processed by a multichannel analyzer and a computer. The computer determines whether the fluorescent energy from the target matches known fluorescent energies of specific substances. If the substance is detected, appropriate indications are made to prevent damage or acceptance of the substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Applicant: CDEX, Inc.
    Inventors: Wade Poteet, Harold Cauthen, Timothy Shriver
  • Publication number: 20050077476
    Abstract: The invention provides a system and method utilizing, among other things, fluorescence spectroscopy in the ultraviolet portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to determine chemical species and concentrations. The basic measuring system includes optics, a spectrograph, a detector, and an energy source (“head” components), along with a computer and control electronics and power source capable of generating and detecting unique fluorescence signatures for individual and unique mixtures of chemical substances including, for example, prescribed and/or compounded medications, alcohol products, food types, synthetic drugs, narcotics, perfumes, liquids, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Wade Poteet, Laurence Marsteller, Timothy Shriver