Optics: measuring and testing – For light transmission or absorption – Of fluent material
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-28
2011-06-28
Chowdhury, Tarifur (Department: 2886)
Optics: measuring and testing
For light transmission or absorption
Of fluent material
Reexamination Certificate
active
07969576
ABSTRACT:
Techniques, apparatus and systems for using Wavelength Modulation Spectroscopy measurements to optically monitor gas media such as gases in gas combustion chambers.
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Borchers Marco
Buckley Steven G.
Gharavi Mohammadreza
Chowdhury Tarifur
Perkins Coie LLP
Stock, Jr. Gordon J
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