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Neutron responsive self-powered radiation detector

Assignee: United States Department of Energy
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Filing: 1977-03-23
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Granted: 1978-07-25
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Expires: 1997-03-23
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Abstract

Abstract An improved neutron responsive self-powered radiation detector is disclosed in which the neutron absorptive central emitter has a substantially neutron transmissive conductor collector sheath spaced about the emitter and the space between the emitter and collector sheath is evacuated.

Inventors

  • 👤 Donald P. Brown
  • 👤 Collins P. Cannon

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 13:02
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T3/00; G01T3/006

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 45 words
A neutron responsive self-powered radiation detector comprising a neutron absorptive, low density, conductive emitter of beryllium, and a substantially neutron transmissive conductive collector sheath of ferro-alloy spaced from and disposed about the emitter, with the space between the emitter and the collector sheath being evacuated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 45 words
A neutron responsive self-powered radiation detector comprising a neutron absorptive, low density, conductive emitter of beryllium, and a substantially neutron transmissive conductive collector sheath of ferro-alloy spaced from and disposed about the emitter, with the space between the emitter and the collector sheath being evacuated.

References Cited (Backward Citations)

US3137792A Cited
US4008399A Cited

USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

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3.5 Years (Year 4) 1981-07-24 1982-01-23 1982-07-25 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-07-24 1986-01-23 1986-07-25 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-07-24 1990-01-23 1990-07-25 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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