RICHARD MASTRONARDI
Engineering in Medfield, MA
License number
Massachusetts 28169
Issued Date
Feb 27, 1976
Expiration Date
Jun 30, 2018
Type
Aeronautical Engineer
Address
Address
Medfield, MA 02052
Professional information
X-Ray Imaging Of Baggage And Personnel Using Arrays Of Discrete Sources And Multiple Collimated Beams
US Patent:
7505562, Mar 17, 2009
Filed:
Apr 19, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/737317
Inventors:
Dan-Cristian Dinca - Billerica MA, US
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Peter J. Rothschild - Boston MA, US
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Peter J. Rothschild - Boston MA, US
Assignee:
American Science and Engineering, Inc. - Billerica MA
International Classification:
G01N 23/201
US Classification:
378 87, 378 57
Abstract:
A system and methods are provided for imaging an object, based on activating an array of discrete X-ray sources in a prescribed temporal pattern so as to illuminate the object with a beam varying in spatial orientation, and detecting X-rays of the beam after interaction with the object and generating a detector signal. An image of the object may then be constructed on the basis of the time variation of the detector signal. The discrete X-ray sources may be moved during the course of inspection, moreover, the prescribed temporal pattern may constitute a Hadamard code. The discrete sources may be carbon nanotube x-ray sources.
Backscatter X-Ray Inspection Van With Top-Down Imaging
US Patent:
2012003, Feb 9, 2012
Filed:
Aug 18, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/212508
Inventors:
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Assignee:
AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC. - Billerica MA
International Classification:
G01N 23/201
US Classification:
378 87
Abstract:
A system and method for inspecting a vehicle or other object by means of two sources and one or more detectors of penetrating radiation. The sources and detector(s) are carried on a mobile conveyance and deployed at a point of operation. One source irradiates an inspected object from within an enclosure, while a second source swings away from the conveyance on a deployable member, such as a boom, such that the second source can irradiate the vehicle from above. A backscatter image of the inspected object is based at least in part on radiation from the second source scattered by the inspected object.
Multiple Image Collection And Synthesis For Personnel Screening
US Patent:
2011001, Jan 27, 2011
Filed:
Oct 4, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/897197
Inventors:
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Assignee:
AMERICAN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, INC. - Billerica MA
International Classification:
G01T 1/24, G01N 23/201, G01J 1/42, G01T 1/26
US Classification:
25037008, 378 57, 250393, 250371, 378 88
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for inspecting personnel or their effects. A first and second carriage each carries a source for producing a beam of penetrating radiation incident on a given subject. A positioner provides for relative motion of each beam vis-à-vis the subject in a motion, the vertical component of which is one-way. A detector receives radiation produced by at least one of the sources after the radiation interacts with the subject.
Flow Proportioning Mixer For Gaseous Fuel And Air And Internal Combustion Engine Gas Fuel Mixer System
US Patent:
5245977, Sep 21, 1993
Filed:
Jul 3, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/725192
Inventors:
Tze-Ning Chen - Sudbury MA
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA
Assignee:
Tecogen, Inc. - Waltham MA
International Classification:
B01J 820, F27B 808, F27B 809, F27B 812
US Classification:
123590
Abstract:
A flow proportioning mixer is provided for mixing gaseous fuel and air, the mixer having therein a gas chamber adapted to discharge the gaseous fuel to a mixing channel, an air chamber adapted to direct the air into the mixing channel to mix with the fuel, a plunger reciprocally mounted in the mixing channel to define an annular passage in the channel, a pressure regulator for maintaining the pressure of the gas in the gas chamber and the air in the air chamber at a selected ratio, and a motor responsive to an engine exhaust content sensor to move the plunger in the mixing channel.
Multiple Image Collection And Synthesis For Personnel Screening
US Patent:
7796734, Sep 14, 2010
Filed:
Jan 14, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/687762
Inventors:
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Assignee:
American Science and Engineering, Inc. - Billerica MA
International Classification:
G01N 23/203, G21K 5/10, H05G 1/02
US Classification:
378 90, 378 87, 378 88, 378146, 378196, 378197
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for inspecting personnel or their effects. A first and second carriage each carries a source for producing a beam of penetrating radiation incident on a subject. A positioner provides for synchronized relative motion of each carriage vis-á-vis the subject in a direction having a vertical component. A detector receives radiation produced by at least one of the sources after the radiation interacts with the subject.
Increased Detectability And Range For X-Ray Backscatter Imaging Systems
US Patent:
2006024, Nov 2, 2006
Filed:
Mar 21, 2006
Appl. No.:
11/386033
Inventors:
Joseph Callerame - Waltham MA, US
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
International Classification:
G01N 23/201, G21K 1/04
US Classification:
378160000, 378087000
Abstract:
An inspection system based on penetrating radiation provides an option to significantly narrow the field of view of a scan. First and second primary limiting apertures are provided for interposition between a source of penetrating radiation and an inspected object. This allows for significantly increasing the flux of penetrating radiation on this narrowed region of interest, thereby advantageously improving detectability. Alternatively or in addition, an operator can use the higher flux to increase the distance from which an object can be imaged. Embodiments include both scatter and transmission systems that employ a pencil beam.
Tomographic Imaging With Concentric Conical Collimator
US Patent:
4825454, Apr 25, 1989
Filed:
Dec 28, 1987
Appl. No.:
7/137982
Inventors:
Martin Annis - Cambridge MA
Michael Johnson - Southborough MA
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA
Michael Johnson - Southborough MA
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA
Assignee:
American Science and Engineering, Inc. - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
G01N 23201
US Classification:
378 87
Abstract:
An X-ray imaging apparatus comprising an X-ray source, a collimator, and an X-ray scatter detector. The X-rays are directed toward an object to be imaged where the collimator and detector are located between the source and object. The X-rays striking the object produce back scattered X-rays which are directed back through the collimator to the detector and an image is produced.
Multiple Image Collection And Synthesis For Personnel Screening
US Patent:
7809109, Oct 5, 2010
Filed:
Nov 17, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/272056
Inventors:
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Assignee:
American Science and Engineering, Inc. - Billerica MA
International Classification:
G01N 23/201, G01N 23/083, G21K 5/10, H05G 1/02
US Classification:
378 90, 378 87, 378 88, 378146, 378196, 378197
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for inspecting personnel or their effects. A first and second carriage each carries a source for producing a beam of penetrating radiation incident on a subject. A positioner provides for synchronized relative motion of each carriage vis-à-vis the subject in a direction having a vertical component. A detector receives radiation produced by at least one of the sources after the radiation interacts with the subject.
Multiple Image Collection And Synthesis For Personnel Screening
US Patent:
8605859, Dec 10, 2013
Filed:
Mar 15, 2011
Appl. No.:
13/047878
Inventors:
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Dean Fleury - Littleton MA, US
Jeffrey R. Schubert - Somerville MA, US
Joseph DiMare - Wakefield MA, US
Richard Schueller - Chelmsford MA, US
Alexander Chalmers - Norwood MA, US
Assignee:
American Science and Engineering, Inc. - Billerica MA
International Classification:
G01N 23/203, G21K 5/04, G21K 5/10, H05G 1/02
US Classification:
378 90, 378 87, 378 88, 378146, 378196, 378197
Abstract:
An apparatus and method for inspecting personnel or their effects. A first and second carriage each carries a source for producing a beam of penetrating radiation incident on a given subject. A positioner provides for relative motion of each beam vis-à-vis the subject in a motion, the vertical component of which is one-way. A detector receives radiation produced by at least one of the sources after the radiation interacts with the subject.
Top-Down X-Ray Inspection Trailer
US Patent:
8345819, Jan 1, 2013
Filed:
Jul 26, 2010
Appl. No.:
12/843341
Inventors:
Richard Mastronardi - Medfield MA, US
Peter J. Rothschild - Newton MA, US
Peter J. Rothschild - Newton MA, US
Assignee:
American Science and Engineering, Inc. - Billerica MA
International Classification:
H05G 1/02, G01N 23/083, G01N 23/203
US Classification:
378 57, 378198
Abstract:
A system and method for inspecting a vehicle by means of one or more sources and detectors of penetrating radiation. The source(s) and detector(s) are carried on a mobile conveyance and deployed at a point of operation. One source swings away from the conveyance on a deployable member, such as a boom, such that the source can irradiate a vehicle from above or below. A detector deploys outwardly from the mobile conveyance, remaining mechanically coupled to the mobile conveyance in a position in a horizontal plane, such that the detector intercepts penetrating radiation from the source positioned above the inspected vehicle, which penetrating radiation has interacted with the inspected vehicle. A ramp may be provided to allow the inspected vehicle to be driven to a position between the vertically irradiating source and a transmission detector.