US3082392A
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Composite infrared radiation detector
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1959-02-17
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1979-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob N Mclean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:15
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D1/00; G05D1/12; H; H10; H10F; H10F30/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
AN INFRARED RADIATION DETECTOR CELL HAVING A HIGH DEGREE OF SPECTRAL RESPONSE IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 2 TO ABOUT 10 MICRONS RADIATION WAVELENGTH COMPRISING ESSENTIALLY A GOLD DOPED GERMANIUM BASE, A FILM OF INFRARED SENSITIVE MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEAD SELENIDE AND LEAD SULFIDE DEPOSITED DIRECTLY ON THE BASE, AND A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRODES CONNECTED TO THE BASE AND THE FILM, SAID BASE AND SAID FILM HAVING RESPECTIVE INFRARED RADIATION RESPONSIVE CHARACTERISTICS THAT ARE INTEGRATED TO COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER TO PROVIDE A PREDETERMINED COMPOSITE INFRARED DETECTOR, AND SAID SPACED ELECTRODES BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL CIRCUITRY FOR ELECTRICALLY REGISTERING CHANGES IN SAID CELL WHICH VARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IMPINGEMENT THEREON OF INFRARED RADIATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
AN INFRARED RADIATION DETECTOR CELL HAVING A HIGH DEGREE OF SPECTRAL RESPONSE IN THE RANGE OF ABOUT 2 TO ABOUT 10 MICRONS RADIATION WAVELENGTH COMPRISING ESSENTIALLY A GOLD DOPED GERMANIUM BASE, A FILM OF INFRARED SENSITIVE MATERIAL SELECTED FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LEAD SELENIDE AND LEAD SULFIDE DEPOSITED DIRECTLY ON THE BASE, AND A PAIR OF SPACED ELECTRODES CONNECTED TO THE BASE AND THE FILM, SAID BASE AND SAID FILM HAVING RESPECTIVE INFRARED RADIATION RESPONSIVE CHARACTERISTICS THAT ARE INTEGRATED TO COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER TO PROVIDE A PREDETERMINED COMPOSITE INFRARED DETECTOR, AND SAID SPACED ELECTRODES BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO EXTERNAL CIRCUITRY FOR ELECTRICALLY REGISTERING CHANGES IN SAID CELL WHICH VARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IMPINGEMENT THEREON OF INFRARED RADIATION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |