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Colin Charette, Encinitas, CA US
| Patent application number | Description | Published |
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| 20110103554 | RAPIDLY SWITCHING DUAL ENERGY X-RAY SOURCE - A dual energy X-ray source for use in Homeland Security, Medical, Non-destructive Testing, and other markets includes a power supply, and a single x-ray tube. The X-ray tube includes two cathodes, and a single anode. The electrons from the cathodes travel predominantly along the axis of the x-ray tube, and impact the anode. The grid and/or focus coil direct the electrons so that electrons can pass by the cathode. The cathodes are kept at different potential, such that the tube can rapidly switch energies, and can rapidly switch output flux from each cathode. | 05-05-2011 |
David P. Charette, Hudson, NH US
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| 20110001679 | METHOD FOR DIRECT CONNECTION OF MMIC AMPLIFIERS TO BALANCED ANTENNA APERTURE - A MMIC amplifier is directly connected to the balanced feed points at the aperture of an antenna to eliminate the distance between electronics coupled to the antenna and the antenna itself, such that interfaces, components and connection lines which introduce losses and parasitic effects that degrade system performance are eliminated due the direct connection. Expanding the aperture of the antenna to accommodate the direct connection of a MMIC amplifier to balanced feed points of an antenna has been found to have no deleterious effects on antenna performance. Moreover, when coupling the MMIC amplifier to an unbalanced coaxial line, any associated ripple is minimized due to the direct connection. | 01-06-2011 |
Marc Charette, Needham, MA US
Matthew Charette, East Falmouth, MA US
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| 20080196509 | Seepage meter for measuring submarine groundwater discharge - Automated seepage meters that can detect and quantify groundwater outflow and seawater infiltration. In addition to its capabilities in saltwater-influenced systems, the automated seepage meter can detect and quantify groundwater outflow and surface water infiltration in freshwater systems (e.g., aquatic, riverine, lacustrine environments). Based on a dye-dilution technique, this instrument provides high resolution time series data for submarine groundwater discharge to the coastal zone. The dye dilution method may employ two repeatable steps: the timed injection of a water-soluble dye into a dye mixing chamber mounted in series with a seepage or collection chamber and the subsequent timed measurements of the absorbance of the dyed solution. | 08-21-2008 |
| 20090241685 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INTERCEPTING SUBMARINE GROUNDWATER FOR DESALINATION - The systems and methods described herein allow for intercepting submarine groundwater discharge to be used as a supply source for desalination processes. In one practice a dye-dilution seepage meter is employed as a device for locating water sources. These meters can be placed in estuaries and other locations that may be candidate locations to test for flows of groundwater. In areas of suspected SGD, the meters can be deployed to quantify the potential yield and quality (e.g. salt content) of the resource. Regarding the water quality, it is important to note that even brackish water sources can greatly reduce the energy needed to achieve potable water by desalination. | 10-01-2009 |
Patricia M. Charette, Beverly, MA US
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| 20110155076 | HAND & LEASH COVERING - The present invention relates to a device to be worn over the hand of an individual while walking an animal with a retractable leash or lead. The leash mitt includes a covering having a front end, a back end, a top end, a bottom end, an outside surface and an inside surface, wherein the covering defines a pocket to house the hand of an individual and a retractable leash or lead; a first opening at the bottom end, wherein the opening has a recloseable member and has a size between about 6 inches and about 10 inches, wherein the recloseable member closes a portion of the opening to thereby leaving a point of extrusion for the leash; and a second opening at the front end of the covering and defined by a lip having a size to receive the hand of the individual, wherein the lip has a securing means. | 06-30-2011 |
Steven Michael Charette, Frankenmuth, MI US
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| 20090260736 | Method and apparatus for encapsulating wire, hose, and tube splices, connections, and repairs - An improved method and apparatus for encapsulation of splices, connections, and repairs of wires, tubes, hoses, and similar conductors. Encapsulation is accomplished by securing the area to be encapsulated in a mold set and injecting a hot-melt sealant. Further embodiments allow for the addition of mounting lugs or tabs to the encapsulation for the purpose of mounting or identification. Method can also be used to mold mounting lugs or identification tabs over uninterrupted portions of the aforementioned conductors. The method provides superior resistance to ingress of contaminants and provides strain relief of encapsulated areas by supporting the conductors to reduce movement. The adhesive nature of the sealant reduces the likelihood of conductors being pulled apart. | 10-22-2009 |