US3233102A
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Apparatus relating to the detection and measurement of radioactivity in relatively large bodies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-27
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1982-07-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lyle E Packard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:12
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01T; G01T1/00; G01T1/16; G01T1/161; G01T1/163; G01T1/20; G01T1/208
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
FOR USE IN A MODULAR WHOLE BODY RADIATION COUNTER OF THE TYPE USED FOR COUNTING RADIOACTIVE EMISSIONS FROM A BODY DISPOSED ALONG AN AXIS, AN ENCLOSED TANK-LIKE DETECTOR MODULE CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID MODULE IS PROVIDED WITH OPPOSED END WALLS ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED NORMAL TO THE AXIS AND SELECTIVELY ABUTTED AGAINST THE CORRESPONDING END WALLS OF ADJACENT MODULES, A LIQUID SCINTILLATION MEDIUM SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID MODULE FOR PRODUCING LIGHT FLASHES UPON DETECTION OF A RADIOACTIVE EMISSION, AND LIGHT TRANSDUCER MEANS MOUNTED IN A SINGLE PLANE PARALLEL TO AND INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID END WALLS FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL SUBSTANTIALLY PROPORTIONAL IN AMPLITUDE TO THE ENERGY OF THE CORRESPONDING LIGHT FLASHES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
FOR USE IN A MODULAR WHOLE BODY RADIATION COUNTER OF THE TYPE USED FOR COUNTING RADIOACTIVE EMISSIONS FROM A BODY DISPOSED ALONG AN AXIS, AN ENCLOSED TANK-LIKE DETECTOR MODULE CHARACTERIZED IN THAT SAID MODULE IS PROVIDED WITH OPPOSED END WALLS ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED NORMAL TO THE AXIS AND SELECTIVELY ABUTTED AGAINST THE CORRESPONDING END WALLS OF ADJACENT MODULES, A LIQUID SCINTILLATION MEDIUM SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID MODULE FOR PRODUCING LIGHT FLASHES UPON DETECTION OF A RADIOACTIVE EMISSION, AND LIGHT TRANSDUCER MEANS MOUNTED IN A SINGLE PLANE PARALLEL TO AND INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID END WALLS FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL SIGNAL SUBSTANTIALLY PROPORTIONAL IN AMPLITUDE TO THE ENERGY OF THE CORRESPONDING LIGHT FLASHES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |