Matter detector, sensor and locator device and methods of operation
AssigneeAvaSensor, LLC
InventorsFred D. Tompkins, John B. Wilkerson, Arpad A. Vass, Timothy R. Hutchison
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AssigneeAvaSensor, LLC
InventorsFred D. Tompkins, John B. Wilkerson, Arpad A. Vass, Timothy R. Hutchison
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A detector/sensor/locator device for objects and materials of interest comprises a Faraday cage for containing or suspending a sample object or material of interest. The object or material of interest under principles of quantum theory emits electromagnetic radiation having a unique electromagnetic signature. The Faraday cage may have a cone-shape for channeling emitted electromagnetic waves upward to a barrel having mounted therein an L-shaped antenna element which may be free to rotate horizontally about the barrel or fixed in parallel with a second antenna element of similar length extending from a side of the barrel. The first and second antennae elements cooperate to detect, sense the presence of and locate a target object, the free-to-rotate antenna element capable of pointing in the direction of the target object or material. A magnetometer may be attached to an antenna element and monitored for electromagnetic field strength and/or an oscilloscope may be utilized to display signals taken from antennae coils associated with the barrel. Two magnets may be attached to the antenna elements to enhance the magnetic field. A very low frequency wave may be used to enhance (modulate) the electromagnetic wave radiation generated by the object or material of interest in comparison with a like received electromagnetic wave of unique signature of the object/material of interest.
A detector, sensor and locator device for use in locating a target item comprising, the device comprising
A method of operating a detector, sensor and locator device, the detector, sensor and locator device comprising an approximately cylindrical housing adapted to be positioned vertically, the housing having a cap at a top end for receiving an L-shaped antenna comprising a barrel coil supported by a support member fixed to the housing;
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