US4939374A
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Irradiation device
Assignee: Maxs AG
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Filing: 1988-10-14
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Granted: 1990-07-03
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Expires: 2008-10-14
Abstract
Abstract An irradiation device which includes a radiation source arranged within a housing and a filter arranged in the ray path of the radiation source which consists of two transparent, essentially plane-parallel discs. The discs are held in a frame and a medium which selectively influences the spectrum of the rays of the radiation source is provided between the discs. A plurality of outwardly projecting cooling fins are arranged on the outer circumference of the frame and serve in conjunction with the medium between the disc and the frame to dissipate heat from the medium.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert Greutert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:32
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V29/00; F21V29/50; F21V29/70; F21V29/74; A; A61; A61N; A61N1/00; A61N1/02; A61N1/04; A61N1/06; A61N5/00; A61N5/06; F21V29/77; F21V29/777; F21V29/83; F21V31/00; F21V9/00; F21V9/08; F21V9/12; F21V9/20; A61N2005/002; A61N2005/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An irradiation device comprising a radiation source arranged within a housing and a filter arranged in the path of the rays of said irradiation source, two transparent and essentially plane-parallel discs supported within said housing by a frame and defining therebetween a sealed hollow space containing a medium which selectively influences the spectrum of said rays, outwardly projecting cooling fins arranged on the outer circumference of said frame and extending from the frame to a surrounding portion of the housing, at least one of said discs being flexible to accommodate expansion of said medium between the discs during use of the device.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An irradiation device comprising a radiation source arranged within a housing and a filter arranged in the path of the rays of said irradiation source, two transparent and essentially plane-parallel discs supported within said housing by a frame and defining therebetween a sealed hollow space containing a medium which selectively influences the spectrum of said rays, outwardly projecting cooling fins arranged on the outer circumference of said frame and extending from the frame to a surrounding portion of the housing, at least one of said discs being flexible to accommodate expansion of said medium between the discs during use of the device.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame is made of metal or of some other material with good thermal conductivity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame has a two-piece structural design comprising an outer frame member, which supports the cooling fins, and a changing frame, which is replaceably held in said outer frame member and which has secured thereto the discs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
38 words
An irradiation device according to claim 3, characterized in that the changing frame is provided with an inwardly projecting, circumferentially extending support shoulder, said support shoulder projecting between the discs and said discs abutting on said support shoulder.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
An irradiation device according to claim 4, characterized in that the support shoulder has provided therein at least one circumferentially extending cooling groove opens towards the interior space between the discs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
An irradiation device according to claim 5, characterized in that two cooling grooves are provided side by side in the support shoulder, said cooling grooves being separated by a cooling web.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
An irradiation device according to claim 5, characterized in that the depth of the cooling groove is at least equal to that of the support shoulder.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
An irradiation device according to claim 5, characterized in that the groove base of the cooling groove is V-shaped or U-shaped.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
An irradiation device according to claim 4, characterized in that the discs are each held by press ring, said press ring pressing the respective disc against one side of the support shoulder.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
An irradiation device according to claim 4, characterized in that, on their respective outer edge facing the support shoulder, the discs are provided with a bevel, and that a sealing ring is arranged between said bevel and said support shoulder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
64 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that on the outer edge of each disc is a press ring, each press ring facing away from the respective disc is slightly beveled, and that a circumferentially extending groove is provided in the outer end face of the frame, which surrounds the press rings, in such a way that a crimped web is left.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the discs consist of flexible material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
15 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the discs consist of polycarbonate.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the frame has attached thereto lamellae, which extend inwards between the discs and which are immersed in the medium.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the housing has a substantially tubular structural design, and that the frame has the outer ends of its cooling fins inserted into the housing such that air flow openings are kept free.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that a fan is provided in the housing.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
26 words
An irradiation device according to claim 16, characterized in that the fan is arranged on the side of the radiation source facing away from the filter.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
59 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that an annular flow deflection means is arranged concentrically with the housing between the disc of the filter facing the radiation source and said radiation source, the flow inlet of said flow deflection means facing the cooling fins of the frame, whereas its flow outlet is directed towards the filter.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
An irradiation device according to claim 18, characterized in that the flow deflection means has the structural design of a torus half whose outer edge abuts on the inner wall of the housing and whose inner edge is directed towards the filter.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
76 words
An irradiation device according to claim 18, characterized in that the cooling fins are lengthened towards the interior of the housing, and that the flow deflection means is constructed as a cylindrical ring connecting the base portions of the cooling fins, said ring being closed with respect to the housing by means of a flange member and being arranged in spaced relationship with the inner disc of the filter so as to form the flow outlet.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
50 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that a heat-resistant glass plate is arranged concentrically with the housing between the radiation source and the filter, the edge of said glass plate being spaced from the inner wall of said housing by means of an essentially closed annular gap.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
29 words
An irradiation device according to claim 21, characterized in that the inner diameter of the annular gap exceeds the diameter of the inner edge of the flow deflection means.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
24 words
An irradiation device according to claim 1, characterized in that the radiation source is a halogen lamp with a reflector directed towards the filter.
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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) | 1993-07-02 | 1994-01-01 | 1994-07-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-07-02 | 1998-01-01 | 1998-07-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-07-02 | 2002-01-01 | 2002-07-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |