US3371274A
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Beam scanner for indicating the position of a beam of nuclear particles
Assignee: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority
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Filing: 1964-07-10
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Granted: 1968-02-27
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Expires: 1984-07-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Davey Cyril Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:52
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T1/00; G01T1/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A BEAM SCANNER FOR INDICATING THE POSITION OF A BEAM OF NUCLEAR PARTICLES, COMPRISING A PROBE ARRANGED TO OSCILLATE THROUGH THE BEAM, SAID PROBE COMPRISING A SINGLE CONDUCTOR HAVING TWO COPLANAR CONDUCTING PORTIONS BOTH OF WHICH PASS THROUGH THE DESIRED POSITION IN PASSING AS THE PROBE OSCILLATES, SAID CONDUCTING PORTIONS IN PASSING THE DESIRED POSITION OF THE BEAM BEING GENERALLY PARALLEL TO TWO DIRECTIONS AT RIGHT ANGLES RESPECTIVELY, MEANS TO CAUSE THE PROBE TO OSCILLATE THROUGH THE DESIRED POSITION OF THE BEAM, A SINGLE AMPLIFIER CHANNEL CONNECTED TO THE PROBE WHEREIN CURRENT DERIVED FROM SAID PROBE IS AMPLIFIED, A SINGLE TRACE OSCILLOSCOPE CONNECTED WITH THE AMPLIFIER CHANNEL WHEREON VARIATIONS IN THE MAGNITUDE OF THE AMPLIFIED CURRENT ARE DISPLAYED VISUALLY TO SHOW THE POSITION OF THE BEAM RELATIVE TO SAID TWO DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A BEAM SCANNER FOR INDICATING THE POSITION OF A BEAM OF NUCLEAR PARTICLES, COMPRISING A PROBE ARRANGED TO OSCILLATE THROUGH THE BEAM, SAID PROBE COMPRISING A SINGLE CONDUCTOR HAVING TWO COPLANAR CONDUCTING PORTIONS BOTH OF WHICH PASS THROUGH THE DESIRED POSITION IN PASSING AS THE PROBE OSCILLATES, SAID CONDUCTING PORTIONS IN PASSING THE DESIRED POSITION OF THE BEAM BEING GENERALLY PARALLEL TO TWO DIRECTIONS AT RIGHT ANGLES RESPECTIVELY, MEANS TO CAUSE THE PROBE TO OSCILLATE THROUGH THE DESIRED POSITION OF THE BEAM, A SINGLE AMPLIFIER CHANNEL CONNECTED TO THE PROBE WHEREIN CURRENT DERIVED FROM SAID PROBE IS AMPLIFIED, A SINGLE TRACE OSCILLOSCOPE CONNECTED WITH THE AMPLIFIER CHANNEL WHEREON VARIATIONS IN THE MAGNITUDE OF THE AMPLIFIED CURRENT ARE DISPLAYED VISUALLY TO SHOW THE POSITION OF THE BEAM RELATIVE TO SAID TWO DIRECTIONS.
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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) | 1971-02-26 | 1971-08-28 | 1972-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-26 | 1975-08-28 | 1976-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-26 | 1979-08-28 | 1980-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |