US3568411A
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Chemosensor bomb detection device
Assignee: Federal Aviation Administration
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Filing: 1969-03-18
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1989-03-18
Abstract
Abstract THIS INVENTION RELATES TO AN IMPROVED BOMB DETECTOR FOR IDENTIFYING THE PRESENCE OF DYNAMITE, FOR EXAMPLE, IN AN AIRPLANE. THE BASIC METHOD DETECTS THE PRESENCE OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE VAPOR IN AIR. THE ESSENTIAL STEPS ARE SELECTIVE ADSORPTION OF THE VAPOR ON A SURFACE DESORPTION OF THE VAPOR AND A TIMED PASAGE THROUGH A SHORT, CHROMATOGRAPHIC PARTITION COLUMN, FOLLOWED BY PASSAGE THROUGH A VAPOR DETECTOR WHICH EMITS AN IDENTIFYING SIGNAL. THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISES THE USE OF GOLDPLATED, COPPER FOAMETAL AS A PRIMARY ADSORBER SURFACE FOR ETHYLENE GLYCOL DINITRATE VAPOR.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew Dravnieks
- 👤 Jay Fischman
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US
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2026-10-29 13:16
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N30/00; G01N30/02; G01N30/04; G01N30/06
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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) | 1974-03-08 | 1974-09-07 | 1975-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-08 | 1978-09-07 | 1979-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-08 | 1982-09-07 | 1983-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |