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Christiansen effect detector
Assignee: National Penn Bank
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Filing: 1972-11-06
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Granted: 1977-08-16
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Expires: 1992-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A detector used in apparatus for measuring variations in the composition of a liquid includes a cell utilizing the Christiansen effect on light transmitted by the liquid flowing through the cell filled with particulate matter. The liquid and the particulate matter have indices of refraction that are substantially equal to one another at a specific wavelength. Variations of the transmitted light can determine changes of the refractive index of the liquid. Differences in the intensity of light transmitted through a sample cell and a reference device can be determined.
Inventors
- 👤 Archer J. P. Martin
- 👤 James M. Miller
- 👤 Robert J. Mathieu
- 👤 Alexander E. Lawson, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:09
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/17; G01N21/41; G01N21/4133
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A Christiansen effect detector comprising means for directing collimated light along a line through particulate matter immersed in a liquid, means for detecting intensity of the light transmitted through the matter and the liquid, cell means filled with the particulate matter and arranged for retaining the particulate matter and the liquid in a fixed length along the line of light wherein light emerging from the cell means forms a center beam and a halo, said detecting means positioned to determine intensity of light in the halo, means for blocking the center beam from impinging upon the detecting means, and means for flowing the liquid through the cell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A Christiansen effect detector comprising means for directing collimated light along a line through particulate matter immersed in a liquid, means for detecting intensity of the light transmitted through the matter and the liquid, cell means filled with the particulate matter and arranged for retaining the particulate matter and the liquid in a fixed length along the line of light wherein light emerging from the cell means forms a center beam and a halo, said detecting means positioned to determine intensity of light in the halo, means for blocking the center beam from impinging upon the detecting means, and means for flowing the liquid through the cell.
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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) | 1980-08-15 | 1981-02-14 | 1981-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-15 | 1985-02-14 | 1985-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-15 | 1989-02-14 | 1989-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |