US3288996A
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Compound scintillation detector for simultaneous detection of thermal and epithermal neutrons
Assignee: Dresser Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-13
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1983-06-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Monaghan Ralph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:25
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V5/00; G01V5/04; G01V5/08; G01V5/10; G01V5/107; G01T; G01T3/00; G01T3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A COMPOUND SCINTILLATION DETECTOR COMPRISING A FIRST RADIATION SENSITIVE SCINTILLATION PHOSPHOR, A SECOND RADIATION SENSITIVE SCINTILLATION PHOSPHOR, A RADIATION ABSORBING SHIELD SEPARATING SAID PHOSPHORS,SAID PHOSPHORS BEING SO POSITIONED THAT INCIDENT RADIATION MUST PASS THROUGH SAID FIRST PHOSPHOR AND SAID SHIELD TO REACH SAID SECOND PHOSPHOR, A PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBE OPTICALLY COUPLED TO BOTH OF SAID PHOSPHORS, AND MEANS FOR ATTENUATING LIGHT PASSING FROM ONE OF SAID PHOSPHORS TO SAID PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A COMPOUND SCINTILLATION DETECTOR COMPRISING A FIRST RADIATION SENSITIVE SCINTILLATION PHOSPHOR, A SECOND RADIATION SENSITIVE SCINTILLATION PHOSPHOR, A RADIATION ABSORBING SHIELD SEPARATING SAID PHOSPHORS,SAID PHOSPHORS BEING SO POSITIONED THAT INCIDENT RADIATION MUST PASS THROUGH SAID FIRST PHOSPHOR AND SAID SHIELD TO REACH SAID SECOND PHOSPHOR, A PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBE OPTICALLY COUPLED TO BOTH OF SAID PHOSPHORS, AND MEANS FOR ATTENUATING LIGHT PASSING FROM ONE OF SAID PHOSPHORS TO SAID PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBE.
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |