Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Neutron responsive means
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-24
2007-04-24
Gagliardi, Albert (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Neutron responsive means
C250S370050, C250S370060, C250S370070
Reexamination Certificate
active
10483222
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an instrument which uses an individual semi-conductive detector with special coverings as an essential sensor, and a method whereby the amplitude information of the signals from said semi-conductive detector are used to determine a person's dose in mixed neutron/photon-fields. Said instrument is highly sensitive and has a low energy dependency. It is possible for the dose to be read directly, and to emit a warning if the dose limit is exceeded. The inventive method enables a compact person's dose meter, which is immune to interference, to be produced with low power consumption.
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Luszik-Bhadra Marlies
Wendt Wilfried
Bundesrepublik Deutschland, vertreten durch das Bundesministeriu
Gagliardi Albert
Whitham Curtis Christofferson & Cook PC
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