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Measurement of solar radiation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-02-19
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Granted: 1984-11-27
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Expires: 2002-02-19
Abstract
Abstract There is provided a device for indicating the level of solar radiation intensity, and especially that region of the spectrum in the ultraviolet region which causes sunburn. The device may be provided with an output subdivided into a plurality of discrete levels of intensity indicated as numerals and figures. It may be provided with means of adjustment to the physiology of the user.
Inventors
- 👤 Arie Braunstein
- 👤 Ezra Sohar
- 👤 Theodore Levite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01J; G01J1/00; G01J1/42; G01J1/429; G01J2001/4266; G01J1/44; G01J2001/4413; G01J2001/442
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A device for determining the intensity of solar radiation in the region of the spectrum likely to cause skin damage upon overexposure, essentially in the region of 200 to 450 nm, comprising a photosensor, a filter selectively passing the part of the spectrum in the UV region likely to cause such damage, a spread-out amplifier in combination with a window comparator, the output of said spread-out amplifier being not directly proportional to the intensity of the radiation striking said photosensor, but being spread-out by said spread-out amplifier and subdivided into a number of discrete levels by said window comparator so that the lowest level of intensity of radiation defines a range in which danger of overexposure exists only upon prolonged exposure, and to one or more higher ranges of intensity, which are amplified to lesser degrees, each level being defined by a discrete readout, and each successive readout defining a range of solar intensity higher than the preceding one.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
A device for determining the intensity of solar radiation in the region of the spectrum likely to cause skin damage upon overexposure, essentially in the region of 200 to 450 nm, comprising a photosensor, a filter selectively passing the part of the spectrum in the UV region likely to cause such damage, a spread-out amplifier in combination with a window comparator, the output of said spread-out amplifier being not directly proportional to the intensity of the radiation striking said photosensor, but being spread-out by said spread-out amplifier and subdivided into a number of discrete levels by said window comparator so that the lowest level of intensity of radiation defines a range in which danger of overexposure exists only upon prolonged exposure, and to one or more higher ranges of intensity, which are amplified to lesser degrees, each level being defined by a discrete readout, and each successive readout defining a range of solar intensity higher than the preceding one.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device according to claim 1, comprising means for indicating at any instant of measurement to which of said levels the intensity of radiation corresponds.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A device according to claim 2, wherein the readout is subdivided into 3 or 4 levels.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A device according to claim 1, comprising means for presetting the sensitivity and output of the device to the physiological parameters of the user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
A device according to claim 1, comprising a photovoltaic cell, a UV-filter in front of same, the output of which cell is amplified by said spread-out amplifier, and means for displaying the output by discrete numerical values.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device according to claim 1, and means for integrating the solar radiation over a predetermined period of time and for indicating the integrated value of this radiation.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-11-27 | 1988-05-28 | 1988-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-11-27 | 1992-05-28 | 1992-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-11-27 | 1996-05-28 | 1996-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |