Curt Andrew Richter

Title: Curt Andrew Richter: Inventor in Chemical Sensing and Detection

Introduction

Curt Andrew Richter is an inventor based in Olney, Maryland, whose patent work focuses on chemical sensing, charged-analyte detection, and feedback-controlled measurement systems. His listed portfolio includes 4 patents. He is associated with the Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Commerce.

Latest Patents

Richter’s listed recent inventions include a closed-loop controlled chemical apparatus and a charge detector and process for sensing a charged analyte.

The closed-loop controlled chemical apparatus combines an analyte sensor, a reference sensor, a transistor, and a feedback controller. The controller compares a transduction signal with a setpoint based on the transistor’s transfer characteristics, then sends a feedback signal to the reference sensor. The design aims to maintain an optimal operating condition while suppressing electrical noise fluctuations.

The charge detector senses a charged analyte and produces a charge signal. A transducer processes that signal alongside feedback from a sensitivity controller, producing a transduction signal that supports a charge readout. This arrangement is designed to enable controlled, responsive measurement of charged analytes.

Career Highlights

Richter’s patent work reflects an emphasis on improving the sensitivity and stability of sensor systems. His described inventions use feedback control to manage transduction conditions and address electrical noise, important considerations in chemical and charge-based detection.

Collaborations

Richter’s listed coworkers include Arvind Kumar Balijepalli and Son Truong Le. Their shared work is associated with the Government of the United States of America, as represented by the Secretary of Commerce.

Conclusion

Curt Andrew Richter’s inventions apply feedback control to chemical and charge sensing, with a focus on reliable signals and improved measurement performance.