Gregg A Swanson

US Patent:

20070131869, Jun 14, 2007

Filed:

Dec 12, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/164946

Inventors:

Barrett Cole - Bloomington MN, US
Robert Higashi - Shorewood MN, US
James Bartels - Hudson WI, US
Norm Planer - Golden Valley MN, US
Gregg Swanson - Long Lake MN, US

Assignee:

HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. - Morristown NJ

International Classification:

G01J 1/42

US Classification:

250372000

Abstract:

A light detector having spaced electrodes preset by pins or a spacer within a sealed enclosure. The detector may have a MEMS structure that is separate from the sealing of the enclosure. Further, the detector may have a lens for the transmission of light onto the elements. The lens may be coated to affect the amount of light admitted into the enclosure. Light detectable by the sensor may be ultra-violet.