US3373286A
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Device for measuring the characteristics of a material moving on a conveyor with means for minimizing the effect of flutter
Assignee: Industrial Nucleonics Corp
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Filing: 1964-09-18
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Granted: 1968-03-12
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Expires: 1984-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Linus K Han
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G9/00; G01G9/005; G01N; G01N23/00; G01N23/02; G01N23/06; G01N23/16; G21; G21K; G21K1/00; G21K1/02; G21K1/025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR MEASURING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A MATERIAL, THAT IS TRANSPORTED BY A MATERIAL CONVEYOR WITH NUCLEAR RADIATION TO MINIMIZE THE EFFECT OF FLUTTER, SAID APPPARATUS COMPRISING, A SOURCE OF NUCLEAR RADIATION, A DETECTOR POSITIONED OPPOSITE AND SPACED FROM SAID SOURCE TO PERMIT SAID MATERIAL TO PASS THEREBETWEEN FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL THAT IS A FUNCTION OF NUCLEAR RADIATION PASSING THROUGH THE MATERIAL FROM SAID SOURCE, SAID DETECTOR HAVING A WINDOW FACING SAID MATERIAL, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SOURCE AND DETECTOR IN SAID OPPOSITE RELATIONSHIP, SAID SOURCE HAVING A RADIATION EMITTING SURFACE AREA THAT IS LESS THAN THE AREA OF SAID WINDOW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IMPROVED APPARATUS FOR MEASURING A CHARACTERISTIC OF A MATERIAL, THAT IS TRANSPORTED BY A MATERIAL CONVEYOR WITH NUCLEAR RADIATION TO MINIMIZE THE EFFECT OF FLUTTER, SAID APPPARATUS COMPRISING, A SOURCE OF NUCLEAR RADIATION, A DETECTOR POSITIONED OPPOSITE AND SPACED FROM SAID SOURCE TO PERMIT SAID MATERIAL TO PASS THEREBETWEEN FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL THAT IS A FUNCTION OF NUCLEAR RADIATION PASSING THROUGH THE MATERIAL FROM SAID SOURCE, SAID DETECTOR HAVING A WINDOW FACING SAID MATERIAL, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID SOURCE AND DETECTOR IN SAID OPPOSITE RELATIONSHIP, SAID SOURCE HAVING A RADIATION EMITTING SURFACE AREA THAT IS LESS THAN THE AREA OF SAID WINDOW.
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) | 1971-03-12 | 1971-09-11 | 1972-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-12 | 1975-09-11 | 1976-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-12 | 1979-09-11 | 1980-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |