US3103589A
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1963-09-10
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Expires: 1980-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T7/00; G01T7/12; G01T7/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A U-V DETECTING SYSTEM COMPRISING A U-V DETECTOR TUBE HAVING AN ENVELOPE OF A U-V TRANSMITTING GLASS AND ELECTRODES IN SAID ENVELOPE WITH PORTIONS IN AN ADJACENT RELATIONSHIP PROVIDING A DESIRED WORKING REGION WHEREIN THE EMISSION OF AN ELECTRON RESPONSIVE TO AN INCIDENT PHOTON IS CAPABLE OF TRIGGERING A GLOW DISCHARGE BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES WHEN A FIRING VOLTAGE IS APPLIED ACROSS THE ELECTRODES, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR APPLYING SUCCESSIVE VOLTAGE PULSES ACROSS SAID ELECTRODES EACH HAVING AT LEAST MOMENTARILY A VALUE CAPABLE OF STRIKING A DISCHARGE BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES WHEN THE ELECTRODES ARE EXCITED BY INCIDENT PHOTONS, AND HEATING MEANS APPLIED TO SAID U-V TUBE TO CAUSE THE ELECTRODE SERVING AS CATHODE DURING EACH DISCHARGE TO BE HEATED TO AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A U-V DETECTING SYSTEM COMPRISING A U-V DETECTOR TUBE HAVING AN ENVELOPE OF A U-V TRANSMITTING GLASS AND ELECTRODES IN SAID ENVELOPE WITH PORTIONS IN AN ADJACENT RELATIONSHIP PROVIDING A DESIRED WORKING REGION WHEREIN THE EMISSION OF AN ELECTRON RESPONSIVE TO AN INCIDENT PHOTON IS CAPABLE OF TRIGGERING A GLOW DISCHARGE BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES WHEN A FIRING VOLTAGE IS APPLIED ACROSS THE ELECTRODES, AN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR APPLYING SUCCESSIVE VOLTAGE PULSES ACROSS SAID ELECTRODES EACH HAVING AT LEAST MOMENTARILY A VALUE CAPABLE OF STRIKING A DISCHARGE BETWEEN THE ELECTRODES WHEN THE ELECTRODES ARE EXCITED BY INCIDENT PHOTONS, AND HEATING MEANS APPLIED TO SAID U-V TUBE TO CAUSE THE ELECTRODE SERVING AS CATHODE DURING EACH DISCHARGE TO BE HEATED TO AN ELEVATED TEMPERATURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-09-09 | 1967-03-11 | 1967-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-09 | 1971-03-11 | 1971-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-09 | 1975-03-11 | 1975-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |