Optical sensor device having variable optical path length

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2008-05-06

2008-05-06

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

Sample, specimen, or standard holder or support

C356S246000

Reexamination Certificate

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07369226

ABSTRACT:
An optical sensor is provided with an adjustable and variable optical path length (OPL). The optical sensor can be used in conjunction with a flow cell for ultraviolet (UV) absorbance measurements. On opposite sides of the flow cell, optical windows are installed in cylindrical window holders and held in place by window retainers. The distance between opposing faces of the optical windows defines the OPL. A fine pitch, close tolerance thread is machined on the outside of the window holders. This thread mates with a thread machined on an inside wall of a mounting ring. Rotation of the window holder and attached optics housing extends or retracts the window and window holder assembly, thereby providing the variable OPL. The OPL can be ascertained by examining external visual linear and/or rotational indicators on the sensor device.

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patent: 6175420 (2001-01-01), Barry et al.
patent: 6324343 (2001-11-01), Yasuda
patent: 6809826 (2004-10-01), Robertson

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