Flame detector and protective cover with wide spectrum characteristics
First Claim
1. A protective cover for use with a flame detector disposed within a housing having a viewing window, said flame detector with sensitivity for a visible band, near band infrared, and a wide infrared spectrums, said protective cover for preventing accumulation of paint, grime or the like on the viewing window, comprising:
- a one-piece configuration shaped to completely surround said viewing window, said one-piece configuration having wide spectrum transmittance characteristics that transmit radiant energy in said visible band, said near band, and said wide infrared spectrums to which said flame detector is sensitive.
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a flame detector and protective cover with wide spectrum characteristics. The novel flame detector has wide spectrum sensitivity, which facilitates increased sensitivity to any sign of a flame or fire. The protective cover has wide spectrum transmittance characteristics. The protective cover facilitates reduced cleaning requirements and less disruption of the automated process for cleaning purposes. The wide spectrum transmittance characteristics of the protective cover enable it to be used with any flame detector utilizing non-ultraviolet sensing techniques.
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16 Claims
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1. A protective cover for use with a flame detector disposed within a housing having a viewing window, said flame detector with sensitivity for a visible band, near band infrared, and a wide infrared spectrums, said protective cover for preventing accumulation of paint, grime or the like on the viewing window, comprising:
a one-piece configuration shaped to completely surround said viewing window, said one-piece configuration having wide spectrum transmittance characteristics that transmit radiant energy in said visible band, said near band, and said wide infrared spectrums to which said flame detector is sensitive. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. An apparatus for flame detection within a given monitored area, further comprising:
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a flame detector disposed within a housing having a viewing window, said flame detector comprising a sensor array with wide spectrum sensitivity including visible band, near band infrared, and wide infrared spectrums for detecting any ignition within said monitored area; and a protective cover for use with said flame detector and for preventing accumulation of paint, grime or the like on said viewing window that may impact said wide spectrum sensitivity of said flame detector, said protective cover having wide spectrum transmittance characteristics that match the wide spectrum sensitivity of said flame detector. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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