Malcolm H Philips

US Patent:

8502168, Aug 6, 2013

Filed:

Sep 14, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/616084

Inventors:

Wade Martin Poteet - Vail AZ, US
James M. Ryles - Tucson AZ, US
Malcolm Howard Philips - Cornelius NC, US

Assignee:

CDEX, Inc. - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

G01N 21/64

US Classification:

2504611

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.

US Patent:

20080191137, Aug 14, 2008

Filed:

Jun 29, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/822020

Inventors:

Wade Martin Poteet - Vail AZ, US
James Ryles - Tuscon AZ, US
Malcolm Howard Philips - Tuscon AZ, US

International Classification:

G01J 1/42

US Classification:

2503381, 250372

Abstract:

The invention relates generally to the field of substance and material detection, inspection, and classification at wavelengths between approximately 200 nm and approximately 1800 nm. In particular, a handheld Enhanced Photoemission Spectroscopy (“EPS”) 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 (e.g., controlled substances, illegal drugs and explosives, and other substances of which trace detection would be of benefit) 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).

US Patent:

20120056093, Mar 8, 2012

Filed:

Apr 4, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/064626

Inventors:

Wade Poteet - Vail AZ, US
James Ryles - Tucson AZ, US
Malcolm Philips - Cornelius NC, US

Assignee:

CDEX, Inc - Tucson AZ

International Classification:

G01T 1/20
G01N 21/64

US Classification:

250362, 25036301, 2504581

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.