Locating mining sites using an open mass spectrometer
US12100580B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 8, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2044 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG21G4/02
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Disclosed is a He-3 detector arrangement that generally comprises a mass spectrometer that has an intake funnel configured to receive (sniff out) He-3 through an intake port directly from an open environment. The intake funnel is configured to direct the He-3 into the mass spectrometer. The arrangement further comprises a heating element configured to liberate the He-3 from regolith via heat. A mobile carrier is configured to position the intake port the regolith to obtain samples of the He-3.
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