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Radiation dosimeter comprising a gas-evolving material

Assignee: Science Research Council
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Filing: 1968-03-11
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-03-11
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Abstract

Abstract A radiation dosimeter device comprising a container having a substantially constant volume, and a material within the container which material evolves a gas when irradiated by the radiation to be measured, the dose being determined by measuring the quantity or pressure of the gas after irradiation. The material is preferably polyethylene powder or film and the quantity or pressure may be determined by a permanently connected conventional Bourdon pressure gauge or by breaking the container into a constant volume apparatus connected to a pressure gauge or by measuring the ionization produced across electrodes sealed into the container.

Inventors

  • 👤 Ann Swain
  • 👤 Robert Sheldon
  • 👤 Geoffrey Brian Stapleton

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 15:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T1/00; G01T1/02; G01T1/04

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 19 words
A dosimeter device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said material is polyethylene in the form of a powder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 27 words
A dosimeter device as claimed in claim 1 whereIn the device is adapted to be broken inside a constant volume apparatus to determine the quantity of gas.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 33 words
A dosimeter device as claimed in claim 1 having electrodes within the container connected to terminals outside the container whereby the degree of ionization and hence the quantity of gas may be determined.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 34 words
A dosimeter device as claimed in claim 1 having electrodes within the container constituting a spark gap whereby the gas pressure may be determined by measuring the potential required to break down the gap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 25 words
A dosimeter device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a Bourdon gauge is connected to the container for continuously indicating the pressure within the container.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 20 words
A dosimeter device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said material is polyethylene in the form of a thin film.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3253183A Cited
US3174036A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1974-02-22 1974-08-24 1975-02-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-22 1978-08-24 1979-02-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-22 1982-08-24 1983-02-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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