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US3451008A
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Shock wave optically pumped laser
Assignee: Gulf General Atomic Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-22
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Granted: 1969-06-17
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Expires: 1984-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian B Dunne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/09; H01S3/091; H01S3/0915; H01S3/092; H01S3/093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR OPTICALLY PUMPING A LASER COMPRISING AN ANNULAR CONTAINMENT VESSEL FOR SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUNDING SAID LASER, SAID CONTAINMENT VESSEL HAVING AN OUTER WALL AND AN INNER WALL, HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL DISPOSED ON THE INSIDE OF AND ADJACENT SAID OUTER WALL FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ENCIRCLING SAID LASER, NOBLE GAS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINMENT VESSEL, AND MEANS FOR DETONATING SAID HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A PLURALITY OF SHOCK WAVES WHICH INTERACT WITH ONE ANOTHER TO PRODUCE MACH REFLECTIONS SUFFICIENT TO HEAT SAID NOBLE GAS TO INCANDESCENCE, AND SAID INNER WALL BEING TRANSMISSIVE OF LIGHT FROM SAID NOBLE GAS TO SAID LASER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
APPARATUS FOR OPTICALLY PUMPING A LASER COMPRISING AN ANNULAR CONTAINMENT VESSEL FOR SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUNDING SAID LASER, SAID CONTAINMENT VESSEL HAVING AN OUTER WALL AND AN INNER WALL, HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL DISPOSED ON THE INSIDE OF AND ADJACENT SAID OUTER WALL FOR SUBSTANTIALLY ENCIRCLING SAID LASER, NOBLE GAS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CONTAINMENT VESSEL, AND MEANS FOR DETONATING SAID HIGH EXPLOSIVE MATERIAL TO PRODUCE A PLURALITY OF SHOCK WAVES WHICH INTERACT WITH ONE ANOTHER TO PRODUCE MACH REFLECTIONS SUFFICIENT TO HEAT SAID NOBLE GAS TO INCANDESCENCE, AND SAID INNER WALL BEING TRANSMISSIVE OF LIGHT FROM SAID NOBLE GAS TO SAID LASER.
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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) | 1972-06-16 | 1972-12-16 | 1973-06-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-06-16 | 1976-12-16 | 1977-06-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-06-16 | 1980-12-16 | 1981-06-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |