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Edge detector utilizing all active junction radiation thermopiles

Assignee: Barnes Engineering Co
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Filing: 1971-12-20
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-12-20
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Abstract

Abstract A thermopile radiation detector is provided consisting of a series of differential thermocouples with all junctions spaced and thermally insulated from their support, thus making all junctions active. By providing spaced rows of thermopiles with junctions at different intervals, each forming a separate digital channel, a variety of codes can be produced. If a beam of uniform radiance is projected onto the array of detectors, a different signal is generated for each given position of the radiation edge in the field of view of the thermopile. This is useful for edge detecting applications.

Inventors

  • 👤 Henry T Mc

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 17:04
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01D; G01D5/00; G01D5/26

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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) 1976-09-24 1977-03-26 1977-09-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-09-24 1981-03-26 1981-09-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-09-24 1985-03-26 1985-09-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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