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US3132248A
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Beta radiation backscatter gauge
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1961-11-20
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1981-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernon L Eggebraaten
- 👤 Harry D Romo
- 👤 Bendschneider Kenneth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 18:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N23/00; G01N23/20; G01N23/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A THICKNESS MEASURING DEVICE COMPRISING A CONTAINER FOR SUPPORTING THE OPERATIVE COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE, SAID CONTAINER BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING THROUGH ONE OF ITS SIDES; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AN ARTICLE WITH A COATING THICKNESS TO BE MEASURED EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER, THE COATED PORTION OF SID ARTICLE BEING POSITIONED FACING TOWARD THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AND ABUTTING THE CONTAINER OVER THE OPENING IN THE SIDE; DETECTION MEANS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER WHICH EMITS SIGNALS PROPORTIONAL TO BETA RADIATION DETECTED; SIGNAL MEASURING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DETECTION MEANS; A SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE BETA ENERGY SUPPORTED BY SAID CONTAINER AND POSITIONED BETWEEN THE DETECTION MEANS AND THE ARTICLE COATING BEING MEARURED; AND RADIATON SHIELDING MEANS BETWEEN THE SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A THICKNESS MEASURING DEVICE COMPRISING A CONTAINER FOR SUPPORTING THE OPERATIVE COMPONENTS OF THE DEVICE, SAID CONTAINER BEING PROVIDED WITH AN OPENING THROUGH ONE OF ITS SIDES; MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AN ARTICLE WITH A COATING THICKNESS TO BE MEASURED EXTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER, THE COATED PORTION OF SID ARTICLE BEING POSITIONED FACING TOWARD THE INTERIOR OF SAID CONTAINER AND ABUTTING THE CONTAINER OVER THE OPENING IN THE SIDE; DETECTION MEANS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER WHICH EMITS SIGNALS PROPORTIONAL TO BETA RADIATION DETECTED; SIGNAL MEASURING MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID DETECTION MEANS; A SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE BETA ENERGY SUPPORTED BY SAID CONTAINER AND POSITIONED BETWEEN THE DETECTION MEANS AND THE ARTICLE COATING BEING MEARURED; AND RADIATON SHIELDING MEANS BETWEEN THE SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE
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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |