Patent · US Expired

Personal UV radiometer

US5008548A · kind A · utility

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9References
36Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 1, 1989
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 1, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01J1/429
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A miniaturized portable battery operated combined power/energy radiometer appropriate for personal use provides a convenient means for determination of the direction of maximum radiant UV power and the measurement of the total energy over time or dosage. The radiometer possesses particular usefulness for sunbathers, walkers, and other persons who are exposed to ambient radiation. Suitably the radiometer includes means for attachment to an article of clothing and/or a positionable stand.

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