US4387962A
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Corrosion resistant laser mirror heat exchanger
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1981-10-06
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Granted: 1983-06-14
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Expires: 2001-10-06
Abstract
Abstract An improved high energy laser (HEL) mirror is provided wherein the internal surfaces of the molybdenum structure of the mirror defining passageways for water coolant flow are plated with a substantially continuous coating of tungsten by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) techniques described by the invention herein. The mirror is thereby made resistant to the corrosive action of the circulating coolant water on the molybdenum structure comprising the laser mirror.
Inventors
- 👤 John G. Gowan
- 👤 Roy A. Hamil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:15
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F19/00; F28F19/02; F28F19/06; G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/181; G02B7/1815
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
An improved laser mirror comprising: a. a mirrored surface; b. a faceplate supporting said mirrored surface; c. a heat exchanger, adjacent said faceplate, having internal wall surfaces defining a plurality of passageways for passage therethrough of fluid coolant for cooling said faceplate; d. means for protecting said wall surfaces from the corrosive effect of said coolant, said means including a thin, substantially uniform metallic coating deposited on said wall surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
An improved laser mirror comprising: a. a mirrored surface; b. a faceplate supporting said mirrored surface; c. a heat exchanger, adjacent said faceplate, having internal wall surfaces defining a plurality of passageways for passage therethrough of fluid coolant for cooling said faceplate; d. means for protecting said wall surfaces from the corrosive effect of said coolant, said means including a thin, substantially uniform metallic coating deposited on said wall surfaces.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The improved laser mirror as recited in claim 1 wherein said heat exchanger comprises molybdenum and said metallic coating comprises a metal selected from the group consisting of tungsten and tantalum.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The improved laser mirror as recited in claim 1 wherein said passageways are from about 0.010 inch to about 0.080 inch in diameter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
The improved laser mirror as recited in claim 1, claim 2 or claim 3 wherein said metallic coating comprises tungsten deposited by reacting tungsten hexafluoride with hydrogen in the presence of said wall surfaces at about 510° C.
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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) | 1986-06-13 | 1986-12-13 | 1987-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-13 | 1990-12-13 | 1991-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-13 | 1994-12-13 | 1995-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |