Radiant energy – Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling – Infrared responsive
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-16
2006-05-16
Luebke, Renee (Department: 2875)
Radiant energy
Invisible radiant energy responsive electric signalling
Infrared responsive
C250S336100, C250S332000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07045784
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for micro-Golay cell infrared detector. The detector includes a microchannel plate array, sealing membrane, flexible membrane, IR absorbent medium and thermally reactive medium. The microchannel plate array has an upper surface and a lower surface and includes chamber walls and chambers. The sealing membrane is operatively coupled to the microchannel plate array and is capable of sealing the lower surface. The flexible membrane is operatively coupled to the upper surface and is capable of deforming. The IR absorbent medium is operatively coupled to the chambers and is capable of converting IR radiation into heat. The thermally reactive medium is contained within the chambers and is capable of changing volume in response to temperature changes.
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Ptasinski Joanna N.
Russell Stephen D.
Shimabukuro Randy L.
Cameron Andrew J.
Kagan Michael A.
Lee Allan Y.
Luebke Renee
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of
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