US3302127A
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Gas laser and method of operation
Assignee: Avco Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-30
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1983-04-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lin Shao-Chi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/09; H01S3/097; H01S3/0979
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
THE METHOD OF PROVIDING POPULATION INVERSION IN A LASER CHAMBER HAVING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED TRANSPARENT AND NONREFLECTIVE ENDS, COMPRISING: (A) PROVIDING IN SAID CHAMBER AN IONIZED FIRST GAS CONTAINING METASTABLE IONS; (B) MIXING A SECOND UN-IONIZED GAS WITH SAID FIRST GAS IN SAID CHAMBER, SAID SECOND GAS HAVING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRONIC STATES ONE OF WHICH IS RESONANTLY COUPLED TO SAID METASTABLE IONS AND HAS AN ENERGY LEVEL AND SPONTANEOUS LIFETIME GREATER THAN THE SAID OTHER STATES; AND (C) EXHAUSTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND GASES FROM SAID CHAMBER SUBSEQUENT TO THE MIXING THEREOF.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
92 words
THE METHOD OF PROVIDING POPULATION INVERSION IN A LASER CHAMBER HAVING OPPOSITELY DISPOSED TRANSPARENT AND NONREFLECTIVE ENDS, COMPRISING: (A) PROVIDING IN SAID CHAMBER AN IONIZED FIRST GAS CONTAINING METASTABLE IONS; (B) MIXING A SECOND UN-IONIZED GAS WITH SAID FIRST GAS IN SAID CHAMBER, SAID SECOND GAS HAVING A PLURALITY OF ELECTRONIC STATES ONE OF WHICH IS RESONANTLY COUPLED TO SAID METASTABLE IONS AND HAS AN ENERGY LEVEL AND SPONTANEOUS LIFETIME GREATER THAN THE SAID OTHER STATES; AND (C) EXHAUSTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND GASES FROM SAID CHAMBER SUBSEQUENT TO THE MIXING THEREOF.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |