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Method of and apparatus for measuring the presence and/or concentration of an element in an atomic vapor

Assignee: Milton Roy LLC
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Filing: 1968-06-25
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Granted: 1971-02-23
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Expires: 1988-06-25
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Abstract

Abstract A BEAM OF RADIATION FROM A CONTINUUM SOURCE IS DIRECTED THROUGH AN ATOMIC VAPOR. A RADIATION SENSITIVE DETECTOR MONITORS THE RADIATION FROM THE ATOMIC VAPOR. A MODULATOR IS INCLUDED SO THAT THE DETECTOR RECEIVES A WAVELENGTH MODULATED SIGNAL THAT PERIODICALLY INCLUDES THE WAVELENGTH OF THE SPECTRAL LINE CHARACTERISTIC OF THE ELEMENT TESTED. THE RADIATION SENSITIVE DETECTOR GENERATES A SIGNAL INDICATING THE PRESENCE AND/OR CONCENTRATION OF THE ELEMENT BY DETERMINING THE AMOUNT OF RADIATION ABSORBED, OR THE INTENSITY OF ATOMIC FLUORESCENCE EMITTED.

Inventors

  • 👤 Stephen D Rains

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 18:07
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/17; G01N21/25; G01N21/31; G01N21/3103; G01J; G01J3/00; G01J3/28; G01J3/42; G01J3/433

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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) 1974-02-22 1974-08-24 1975-02-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-02-22 1978-08-24 1979-02-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-02-22 1982-08-24 1983-02-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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