Patents by Inventor Norman A. Hensler

Norman A. Hensler has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Molecular excimer gas UV preionized transverse discharge laser tube assembly
    Patent number: 4426706
    Abstract: The disclosed molecular excimer laser discharge tube employs a transverse ectrical discharge with a UV preionization. The discharge tube is made of pure quartz with two optical quality windows fused onto the two ends. The mechanical support and electrical feedthrough for the profiled molybdenum cathodes are provided by commercially available quartz molybdenum cup seals. The anode is made of perforated molybdenum sheet and is supported by slots formed in quartz plates. The preionization for the main discharge is generated from "V" cuts provided in a molybdenum ribbon sealed in a quartz tube.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1981
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1984
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy
    Inventors: Chi S. Liu, Roy K. Williams, Lee R. Jasper, Norman A. Hensler