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Detector apparatus using semiconductor laminae
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1972-09-07
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1992-09-07
Abstract
Abstract A new multi-layer semiconductor photo detector arrangement, and scientific instruments embodying the underlying novel principle.
Inventors
- 👤 A Kohn
- 👤 R Weagant
- 👤 J Lennard
- 👤 J Schlickman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:14
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01J; G01J3/00; H; H10; H10F; H10F30/00; H10F30/20; H10F30/21; H10F30/22; H10F30/221; H10F30/2212; G01J3/12; G01J2003/1213; G01J3/02; G01J3/0205; G01J3/0229; G01J3/0256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and means deriving an electrical output from the lamina furthest from the light.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and means deriving an electrical output from the lamina nearest the light.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which there are two laminae.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which the semiconductor material is a binary alloy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
Apparatus according to claim 5 wherein the binary alloy is mercury cadmium telluride.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 in which there are several laminae together with means for taking electrical outputs from more than one of said laminae.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 and slot means for admitting light to said device along at least one narrow transverse portion thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus according to claim 8 in which said slot means is movable longitudinally with respect to the device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
Apparatus according to claim 8 together with means deriving an electrical output from at least one of said laminae.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
Apparatus according to claim 8 together with means deriving electrical outputs from two of said laminae.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
23 words
Apparatus according to claim 8 in which said slit means comprises a mask having a plurality of slits with a predetermined spacing therebetween.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A scanning monochromater comprising the apparatus of claim 8 and means directing light from a source of interest to said laminae through said slit means.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A correlation spectrometer comprising the apparatus of claim 12 and means directing light from a source of interest to said laminae through said mask.
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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 |