US3376417A
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Whole body scintillation detector for animal use comprising a plurality of plastic phosphor rectangular logs
Assignee: PAUL W JORDAN
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Filing: 1966-05-31
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Granted: 1968-04-02
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Expires: 1986-05-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Keck
- 👤 Paul W Jordan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:09
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/103; A61B5/107; A61B5/1075; G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/02; G01N33/12; G01T; G01T1/00; G01T1/16; G01T1/161; G01T1/163; A61B5/68; A61B5/6887; A61B5/6888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A WHOLE BODY SCINTILLATION DETECTOR AND LIGHT PIPE ESPECIALLY ADJUSTABLE FOR ANIMAL USE WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A PLURALITY OF HIGHLY POLISHED PLASTIC PHOSPHOR RECTANGULAR LOG DETECTORS ARRANGED IN A HORSESHOE CONFIGURATION IN A DETECTION ZONE, WITH AT LEAST ONE CIRCULAR PLASTIC PHOSPHOR DETECTOR MOUNTED AT ONE END OF SAID ZONE; (B) A TRUNCATED CONICAL SECTION OF PLASTIC PHOSPHOR CONTAINING NO FLUOR, MOUNTED AT EACH END OF SAID LOGS AS A LIGHT PIPE; (C) PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES MATED TO SAID TRUNCATED CONICAL SECTIONS AND TO SAID CIRCULAR PHOSPHOR DETECTOR, SAID PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES BEING CONNECTED IN ELECTRICAL ADDITIVE RELATIONSHIP, WHEREBY A SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE ENERGY STRIKING SAID PLASTIC PHOSPHOR, PRODUCES A BURST OF LIGHT WHICH TRAVELS ALONG SAID BLOCK AND IS CONVERTED BY SAID PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A WHOLE BODY SCINTILLATION DETECTOR AND LIGHT PIPE ESPECIALLY ADJUSTABLE FOR ANIMAL USE WHICH COMPRISES: (A) A PLURALITY OF HIGHLY POLISHED PLASTIC PHOSPHOR RECTANGULAR LOG DETECTORS ARRANGED IN A HORSESHOE CONFIGURATION IN A DETECTION ZONE, WITH AT LEAST ONE CIRCULAR PLASTIC PHOSPHOR DETECTOR MOUNTED AT ONE END OF SAID ZONE; (B) A TRUNCATED CONICAL SECTION OF PLASTIC PHOSPHOR CONTAINING NO FLUOR, MOUNTED AT EACH END OF SAID LOGS AS A LIGHT PIPE; (C) PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES MATED TO SAID TRUNCATED CONICAL SECTIONS AND TO SAID CIRCULAR PHOSPHOR DETECTOR, SAID PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES BEING CONNECTED IN ELECTRICAL ADDITIVE RELATIONSHIP, WHEREBY A SOURCE OF RADIOACTIVE ENERGY STRIKING SAID PLASTIC PHOSPHOR, PRODUCES A BURST OF LIGHT WHICH TRAVELS ALONG SAID BLOCK AND IS CONVERTED BY SAID PHOTOMULTIPLIER TUBES TO ELECTRICAL ENERGY.
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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) | 1971-04-02 | 1971-10-02 | 1972-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-02 | 1975-10-02 | 1976-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-02 | 1979-10-02 | 1980-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |