Apparatus for measuring radiation and method of use
First Claim
1. A device for analyzing a gas, comprising:
- a. a housing adapted to be carried by a single human being;
b. optics, responsive to a known range of radiation, disposed at least partially within the housing;
c. a radiation measurement device disposed at least partially within the housing and operatively in communication with the optics; and
d. a data processor operatively in communication with the radiation measurement device.
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Abstract
A device for measuring radiation is disclosed. The device comprises optics and electronics at least partially enclosed in a housing portable by a single human being. In a preferred embodiment, the housing comprises a window to admit radiation of a desired wave length and houses optics and electronics to collect and convert admitted radiation into an electrical signal. A data processor may be disposed in the housing or exterior to the housing and may convert and store the electrical signal into an analyzed, e.g. digital, form. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
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23 Claims
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1. A device for analyzing a gas, comprising:
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a. a housing adapted to be carried by a single human being;
b. optics, responsive to a known range of radiation, disposed at least partially within the housing;
c. a radiation measurement device disposed at least partially within the housing and operatively in communication with the optics; and
d. a data processor operatively in communication with the radiation measurement device. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method of obtaining a measurement of a characteristic of radiation, comprising:
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a. allowing radiation within a predetermined range of wavelengths to pass through a window in a housing, the housing adapted to be carried by a single human being;
b. gathering the radiation in an optical device in communication with the window, the optical device disposed within the housing;
c. collecting the gathered radiation onto a radiation detection device coupled to the optical device;
d. converting at least a portion of the collected radiation into an electrical signal;
e. analyzing the electrical signal using a data processor; and
f. storing an analyzed value for the analyzed electrical signal. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23)
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