US3138709A
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Gamma ray scintillation detectors with light conducting rods for reactor hot spots
Assignee: Actron Industries Inc
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Filing: 1956-03-19
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1976-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cassen Benedict
- 👤 Palisades Pacific
- 👤 Ross Irving
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:59
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T1/00; G01T1/16; G01T1/22; G21; G21C; G21C17/00; G21C17/10; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A RADIATION MONITOR COMPRISING: AN EXTREMELY PURE FUSED SILICA DETECTING ELEMENT DURABLE IN A REACTOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE HIGH-LEVEL GAMMA RADIATON AND RESPONSIVE THERETO FOR PRODUCING VISIBLE LIGHT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH; MEANS HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW NEUTRON CROSS SECTION AND DURABLE IN A REACTOR, CONNECTED TO SAID DETECTING ELEMENT FOR TRANSMITTING SAID VISIBLE LIGHT TO A POINT SPACED DISTANTLY FROM SAID DETECTING ELEMENT; MEANS INCLUDING A PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT ILLUMINABLE BY THE TRANSMITTED LIGHT FROM SAID DETECTING ELEMENT AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID TRANSMITTED LIGHT FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS IN ACCORANCE THEREWITH; AND INDICATING MEANS ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PRODUCING MEANS FOR SIGNALING THE INTENSITY OF SAID RADIATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A RADIATION MONITOR COMPRISING: AN EXTREMELY PURE FUSED SILICA DETECTING ELEMENT DURABLE IN A REACTOR ADAPTED TO RECEIVE HIGH-LEVEL GAMMA RADIATON AND RESPONSIVE THERETO FOR PRODUCING VISIBLE LIGHT IN ACCORDANCE THEREWITH; MEANS HAVING A RELATIVELY LOW NEUTRON CROSS SECTION AND DURABLE IN A REACTOR, CONNECTED TO SAID DETECTING ELEMENT FOR TRANSMITTING SAID VISIBLE LIGHT TO A POINT SPACED DISTANTLY FROM SAID DETECTING ELEMENT; MEANS INCLUDING A PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT ILLUMINABLE BY THE TRANSMITTED LIGHT FROM SAID DETECTING ELEMENT AND RESPONSIVE TO SAID TRANSMITTED LIGHT FOR PRODUCING ELECTRICAL SIGNALS IN ACCORANCE THEREWITH; AND INDICATING MEANS ELECTRICALLY COUPLED TO SAID ELECTRICAL SIGNAL PRODUCING MEANS FOR SIGNALING THE INTENSITY OF SAID 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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |