Optics: measuring and testing – By dispersed light spectroscopy – Utilizing a spectrometer
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2007-03-27
Lauchman, Layla G. (Department: 2877)
Optics: measuring and testing
By dispersed light spectroscopy
Utilizing a spectrometer
C250S226000, C356S519000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10748397
ABSTRACT:
Multiple wavelength spectrometers can be tuned to particular wavelengths. A dual wavelength spectrometer can include a spectrometer configured to detect at least some wavelengths that fall within the ultraviolet (UV) spectrum and a spectrometer configured to detect at least some wavelengths that fall within the visible spectrum. In some embodiments, a UV light spectrometer and a visible light spectrometer are disposed adjacent one another on a single substrate. A dual wavelength spectrometer can be used for analyzing bioaerosols, as well as for numerous other applications.
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Fredrick Kris T.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Lauchman Layla G.
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