US3781713A
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Carbon monoxide laser by acetylene oxidation
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1972-11-07
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Granted: 1973-12-25
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Expires: 1992-11-07
Abstract
Abstract A direct current discharge gas laser charged with a mixture of helium-air-acetylene, through the chemical interaction induced by the dc discharge providing CO, results in a more efficient carbon monoxide laser with laser emission on the P-branch vibrationalrotational transitions from v 3:2 to v 11:10 with J nominally from 11 to 14. The wavelength of laser emissions extend to below 5.0 microns.
Inventors
- 👤 J Barry
- 👤 W Boney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:36
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/09; H01S3/095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
21 words
The gas laser as claimed in 1 wherein the ratios of the said gaseous mixture of He-air-C2H2 are approximately 60-25-1 respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
35 words
The gas laser as claimed in claim 2 wherein the said means for introducing the said gaseous mixture within the said enclosed space includes means for providing a gas flow through the said enclosed space.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The gas laser as claimed in claim 3 wherein the said gas flow is at a rate of approximately 35 liters per minute.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The laser as claimed in claim 4 wherein the total gas pressure within the said enclosed space is from 3 to 4 Torr.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The gas laser as claimed in claim 5 wherein the said means for cooling is with a coolant having a temperature of at least as low as that of liquid nitrogen.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3704428A
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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) | 1976-12-24 | 1977-06-25 | 1977-12-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-24 | 1981-06-25 | 1981-12-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-24 | 1985-06-25 | 1985-12-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |