Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Superconducting type
Reexamination Certificate
2006-07-18
2006-07-18
Porta, David (Department: 2884)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Superconducting type
C374S163000, C505S161000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07078695
ABSTRACT:
An antenna-coupled microbolometer structure comprises a substrate (301), an antenna (102, 103) supported by the substrate, and a thermally sensitive element (101, 305) connected to the antenna and arranged to dissipate electric currents induced into the antenna. Both the antenna (102, 103) and the thermally sensitive element (101, 305) comprise material that is susceptible to achieving a superconductive state below a certain critical temperature. The thermally sensitive element (101, 305) is supported at a distance from the substrate (301) leaving an empty gap (306) between the thermally sensitive element (101, 305) and a surface of the substrate (301).
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Oxford Instruments Analytical Oy
Porta David
Rosenberger Frederick F.
Wood Phillips Katz Clark & Mortimer
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