US3100841A
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Radioactive measuring system for blast furnace charge location
Assignee: Industrial Nucleonics Corp
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Filing: 1959-09-25
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1979-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Reider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:57
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/22; G01F23/28; G01F23/284; G01F23/288; G01F23/2885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
APPARATUS FOR LOCATING THE CHARGE IN A BLAST FURNACE COMPRISING MEANS FOR DIRECTING A HORIZONTAL BEAM OF RADIATION INTO SAID BLAST FURNACE AT EACH OF A PLURALITY OF DOWNWARDLY SPIRALING POINTS LOCATED AT DIFFERENT LEVELS ABOVE THE BASE OF SAID FURNACE, MEANS FOR QUANTITATIVELY DETECTING THE AMOUNT OF RADIATION TRANSMITTED THROUGH SAID FURNACE AT EACH OF SAID DIFFERENT LEVELS, AND MEANS FOR REGISTERING AN INDICATION WHENEVER SAID DETECTED RADIATION AT ANY OF SAID LEVELS EXCEEDS A PREDETERMINED VALUE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
APPARATUS FOR LOCATING THE CHARGE IN A BLAST FURNACE COMPRISING MEANS FOR DIRECTING A HORIZONTAL BEAM OF RADIATION INTO SAID BLAST FURNACE AT EACH OF A PLURALITY OF DOWNWARDLY SPIRALING POINTS LOCATED AT DIFFERENT LEVELS ABOVE THE BASE OF SAID FURNACE, MEANS FOR QUANTITATIVELY DETECTING THE AMOUNT OF RADIATION TRANSMITTED THROUGH SAID FURNACE AT EACH OF SAID DIFFERENT LEVELS, AND MEANS FOR REGISTERING AN INDICATION WHENEVER SAID DETECTED RADIATION AT ANY OF SAID LEVELS EXCEEDS A PREDETERMINED VALUE.
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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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |