UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE
`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) SERIAL NO: 76/447920
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) APPLICANT:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Photon Imaging, Inc.
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`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT ADDRESS:
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`RETURN ADDRESS:(cid:160)
`Commissioner for Trademarks
`2900 Crystal Drive
`Arlington, VA 22202-3513
`ecom108@uspto.gov
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) JEFFREY D. COHEN
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) PO BOX 12865
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) LA JOLLA CA 92039-2865
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`PHOTON IMAGING
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) MARK:(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`(cid:160) (cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT’S REFERENCE/DOCKET NO :(cid:160)(cid:160) N/A
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) CORRESPONDENT EMAIL ADDRESS:(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Please provide in all correspondence:
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`.(cid:160) Filing date, serial number, mark and
`applicant's name.
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`2.(cid:160) Date of this Office Action.
`3.(cid:160) Examining Attorney's name and
`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) Law Office number.
`4. Your telephone number and e-mail
`address.
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`O AVOID ABANDONMENT, WE MUST RECEIVE A PROPER RESPONSE TO THIS OFFICE ACTION WITHIN 6 MONTHS
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`OFFICE ACTION
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`OF OUR MAILING OR E-MAILING DATE.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Serial Number(cid:160) 76/447920
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`he assigned examining attorney has reviewed the referenced application and determined the following.
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`O CONFLICTING MARKS NOTED
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`he examining attorney has searched the Office records and has found no similar registered or pending mark which would bar registration under
`Trademark Act Section 2(d), 15 U.S.C. Section 1052(d).(cid:160) TMEP section 1105.01.
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`RAWING CONTAINS COLOR LINING
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`s of October 30, 1999, the Office no longer requires the use of lining to indicate color.(cid:160) The Office will continue to accept drawings that show
`color by using the color linings formerly shown in 37 C.F.R. §2.52(e).(cid:160) TMEP §807.09(b).(cid:160) However, the applicant also has the option of
`identifying color in the mark by providing a clear and specific description of the color and where it appears in the mark.(cid:160) If the applicant wishes
`to delete the lining from the mark, the applicant must submit a new black-and-white drawing of the mark that meets the requirements of 37
`C.F.R. §2.52(a)(2)(i), along with a description of what the color is and where the color appears in the mark.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.52(a)(2)(v); TMEP
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`§807.09(c).(cid:160)(cid:160)
`DESCRIPTION OF MARK REQUIRED
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`he applicant must submit a concise description of the mark.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. §2.37; TMEP §§808 et seq.(cid:160) The statement may be in the following
`form, if accurate:
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`The mark consists of(cid:160) a circle containing the Greek letter, phi, adjacent to the
`wording “photon imaging” in a stylized font.
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`NACCEPTABLE RECITATION OF SERVICES
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`he application lists the services “research and development for new products of others scientific research, and consultation in the field of x-ray,
`gamma ray, beta ray, measurement and imaging instrumentation” in International Class 42.(cid:160) There is certain wording in the recitation of services
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`that is unacceptable indefinite.(cid:160) TMEP section 1402.01.(cid:160) To follow are the examining attorney’s suggestions concerning the applicant’s
`recitation of services.(cid:160) The applicant may amend the application pursuant to the examining attorney’s suggestions, if accurate:
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`“Research and development for new products for others, scientific research, and technical consultation in the fields of x-ray, gamma ray, beta
`ray, measurement, and imaging instrumentation” in International Class 42.
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`f the applicant has access to the world wide web, it is strongly recommended that it review the Office’s Trademark Manual of
`Acceptable Identifications and Classifications for Goods and Services at http://www.uspto.gov/web/offices/tac/doc/gsmanual.
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`PPLICANT MAY NOT EXCEED SCOPE OF PRESENT RECITATION OF SERVICES
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`While an application may be amended to clarify or limit the recitation of services, additions to the recitation are not permitted.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. Section
`2.71(b).(cid:160) TMEP section 1402.06.(cid:160) Therefore, the applicant may not amend to include any services that are not within the scope of the present
`recitation.
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`PPLICANT MUST DISCLAIM DESCRIPTIVE WORDING “PHOTON IMAGING”
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`rademark Act Section 6(a), 15 U.S.C. Section 1056(a), states that the Commissioner may require the applicant to disclaim an unregistrable
`component of a mark.(cid:160) Trademark Act Section 2(e), 15 U.S.C. Section 1052(e), bars the registration of a mark which is merely descriptive or
`deceptively misdescriptive, or primarily geographically descriptive of the goods or services. Therefore, the Commissioner may require the
`disclaimer of a portion of a mark which, when used in connection with the goods or services, is merely descriptive or deceptively misdescriptive,
`or primarily geographically descriptive.(cid:160)
`If an applicant does not comply with a disclaimer requirement, the examining attorney may refuse
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`registration of the entire mark.(cid:160) TMEP section 1213.01(b).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`A mark is merely descriptive if it describes an ingredient, quality, characteristic, function, feature, purpose or use of the relevant goods or
`services.(cid:160) In re Gyulay, 820 F.2d 1216, 3 USPQ2d 1009 (Fed. Cir. 1987);(cid:160) In re Bed & Breakfast Registry, 791 F.2d 157, 229 USPQ 818 (Fed.
`Cir. 1986); In re MetPath Inc., 223 USPQ 88 (TTAB 1984); In re Bright‑Crest,Ltd., 204 USPQ 591 (TTAB 1979); TMEP section 1209.01(b).(cid:160)
`The applicant has applied to register the mark “PHOTON IMAGING” for “research and development for new products of others scientific
`research, and consultation in the field of x-ray, gamma ray, beta ray, measurement and imaging instrumentation.” The respective terms
`“PHOTON” and (cid:160) “IMAGING” are defined as follows:
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`pho·ton (fo¹tòn´) noun
`1.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) The quantum of electromagnetic energy, generally regarded as a discrete particle having zero mass, no electric charge, and an indefinitely long lifetime.[1]
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`im·ag·ing (îm¹î-jîng) noun
`(cid:160) Medicine. Visualization of internal bodily organs, tissues, or cavities using specialized instruments and techniques, such as ultrasonography, for diagnostic purposes.
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`omputer Science. To translate (photographs or other pictures) by computer into numbers that can be transmitted to a remote location and then reconverted into pictures by
`another computer.[2]
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`search and review of the applicant’s website indicates that the applicant is “dedicated to research and development and commercialization of
`‘next generation’ medical diagnostic instruments for advancing diagnosis and treatment of cancer as well as advanced radiation measurement
`instrumentation for space and terrestrial scientific applications using the applicant’s revolutionary imaging sensor technologies.” (cid:160) The examining
`attorney’s additional search of “PHOTON IMAGING” in a Lexis Nexis® database yielded numerous articles containing such terminology
`which evidence the descriptiveness of the wording as applied to (1) imaging processes to observe individual T-cells and B-cells in laboratory
`mice and rats as the cells moved within lymph nodes in the body and (2) as applied to cameras and other scientific instruments carried aboard
`spacecrafts to allow the imaging of X-ray sources and to distinguish their ''color.''(cid:160) Please see the attached excerpts from ten (10) representative
`articles.
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`ased on the foregoing, the wording “PHOTON IMAGING” in the applicant’s mark is considered merely descriptive, as it describes a
`characteristic, function and feature of the relevant services in that the services relate to photon imaging instrumentation. The applicant must
`insert a disclaimer of “PHOTON IMAGING” in the application.(cid:160) Trademark Act Section 6, 15 U.S.C. Section 1056; TMEP sections 1213 and
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`1213.09(a)(i).(cid:160)(cid:160)
`A properly worded disclaimer should read as follows:(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`No claim is made to the exclusive right to use “PHOTON IMAGING” apart from the mark as shown.
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`EQUIREMENT FOR PARTICULAR INFORMATION
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`n the event that the applicant does not believe that the wording “PHOTON IMAGING” is descriptive of its services, the applicant must
`indicate the relevance of the wording “PHOTON IMAGING,” individually and collectively, in its mark, including whether such term has any
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`significance in relation to the services.(cid:160) The applicant must also indicate whether the terms “PHOTON” and “IMAGING,” individually or
`collectively, are an ingredient, quality, characteristic, function, feature, purpose and/or use of the services.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. Section 2.61(b); TMEP
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`Section 808.03(c).(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Additionally, the applicant must submit information for the identified services. This may take the form of a fact sheet, an instruction manual,
`and/or advertisements or promotional materials.(cid:160)
`If such materials are not available, the applicant must submit a detailed description of the
`services, including but not limited to their nature, purpose, prospective purchasers, and channel of trade. This information is necessary to
`evaluate accurately and fully the registrability of the applicant’s proposed designation. 37 C.F.R. Section 2.61(b); TMEP sections 1103.04 and
`1105.02.(cid:160) If the applicant does not provide the information required herein, registration may be refused.(cid:160) The Trademark Rules of Practice have
`the effect of law and failure to comply with a request for information is grounds for refusal of registration.(cid:160) See, e.g., In re Joseph Edward Page,
`1999 TTAB LEXIS 229 (TTAB 1999); In re Babies Beat, Inc., 13 USPQ2d 1729 (TTAB 1990); In re Big Daddy's Lounges, Inc., 200 USPQ 371
`(TTAB 1978); In re Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., 192 USPQ2d 84, 85-86 (TTAB 1976); and In re Morrison Industries, Inc., 178 USPQ 432,
`433-34 (TTAB 1973).
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`f the applicant elects to disclaim the wording “PHOTON IMAGING,” the applicant need not comply with this requirement.
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`NACCEPTABLE SPECIMEN
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`he specimen does not show use of the mark for any services identified in the application, as it consists of a sheet of letterhead that does not
`reference the applicant’s services.(cid:160) The applicant must a specimen showing use of the mark for the services specified.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. Section 2.56. (cid:160)
`The applicant must verify, with an affidavit or a declaration under 37 C.F.R. Section 2.20, that the substitute specimen was in use in commerce
`at least as early as the filing date of the application.(cid:160) 37 C.F.R. Section 2.59(a); TMEP section 905.10.(cid:160) The applicant should note that, because it
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`is claiming color as a feature of its mark, the substitute specimen must show the claimed color where indicated in the mark description.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`ACCEPTABLE SPECIMENS
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`cceptable specimens may include newspaper and magazine advertisements as well as other types of advertising such as brochures, billboards,
`handbills, direct-mail leaflets, and the like.(cid:160) However, printer's proofs for advertisements, publicity releases to news media, or printed articles
`resulting from such releases, are not accepted because they do not show use of the mark by the applicant in the sale or advertising of the services.
`(cid:160) Letterhead stationery or business cards bearing the mark may be accepted if the services are clearly indicated thereon.(cid:160) For instance, letterhead
`that contains the mark and the additional phrase "Leather Tanners to the Nation for Half a Century," or even a term such as "Real Estate Brokers,
`" may be accepted as support for leather tanning services or real estate brokerage services, respectively.(cid:160) However, letterhead stationery or
`business cards which bear only the mark and a company name and address are not adequate specimens (unless the mark itself has a descriptive
`portion which clearly identifies the services being provided), because such items are not evidence that the mark is used in the sale or advertising
`of the particular services recited in the application.(cid:160) See In re Royal Viking Line A/S, 216 USPQ 795 (TTAB 1982); Amica Mutual Ins. Co. v.
`R.H. Cosmetics Corp., 204 USPQ 155, 162 (TTAB 1979); In re Republic of Austria Spanische Reitschule, 197 USPQ 494 (TTAB 1977); In re
`Piece Goods Shops, Inc., 178 USPQ 512 (TTAB 1973).
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`OTE: MARK DIFFERS ON DRAWING AND SPECIMEN
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`he applicant should note that the mark differs on the drawing and the unacceptable specimen.(cid:160) The drawing displays a plain Greek letter,
`“PHI,” in a circle, and the drawing displays a more stylized Greek letter, “PHI,” in a circle.
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`FEE INCREASE EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2003 (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
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`Effective January 1, 2003, the fee for filing an application for trademark registration will be increased to $335.00 per International Class.(cid:160) The
`USPTO will not accord a filing date to applications that are filed on or after that date that are not accompanied by a minimum of $335.00.(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`Additionally, the fee for amending an existing application to add an additional class or classes of goods/services will be $335.00 per class for
`classes added on or after January 1, 2003.
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`HANGE OF ADDRESS (FOR INFORMATION ONLY)
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`pplicants may now file address change correspondence via a new form on TEAS.(cid:160) Address changes may be performed on up to 20 cases at a
`time.(cid:160)
`The
`Trademark
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`this
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`http://eteas.uspto.gov/V2.0/ca200/WIZARD.htm
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`If the applicant has any questions or needs assistance in responding to this Office Action, please telephone the undersigned examining attorney.
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`Sonya B. Stephens
`Trademark Attorney
`Law Office 108
`(703)308-9108 ext 227 (phone)
`(703)746-8108 (fax)
`ecom108@uspto.gov (e-mail prosecution)
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`How to respond to this Office Action:
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`o respond formally using the Office’s Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), visit http://www.uspto.gov/teas/index.html and
`follow the instructions.
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`o respond formally via E-mail, visit http://www.uspto.gov/web/trademarks/tmelecresp.htm and follow the instructions.
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`o respond formally via regular mail, your response should be sent to the mailing Return Address listed above and include the serial number, law
`office and examining attorney’s name on the upper right corner of each page of your response.
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`o check the status of your application at any time, visit the Office’s Trademark Applications and Registrations Retrieval (TARR) system at
`http://tarr.uspto.gov/
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`about
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`trademarks,
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`you
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`information
`useful
`other
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`http://www.uspto.gov/main/trademarks.htm
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`OR INQUIRIES OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS OFFICE ACTION, PLEASE CONTACT THE ASSIGNED EXAMINING
`ATTORNEY.
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`MAIL-IT REQUESTED: MARCH 30, 2003(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`CLIENT:
`LIBRARY: NEWS
`FILE: US,MAJPAP,MAGS,WIRES,SCRIPT
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`OUR SEARCH REQUEST AT THE TIME THIS MAIL-IT WAS REQUESTED:
`(cid:160) "PHOTON IMAGING"
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`UMBER OF STORIES FOUND WITH YOUR REQUEST THROUGH:
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`1...(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
`49
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`EVEL(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`1 PRINTED
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`HE SELECTED(cid:160) STORY NUMBERS:
`1-3,10-11,14,17,19,21-22
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`ISPLAY FORMAT: 30 VAR KWIC
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`Copyright 2002 Globe Newspaper Company(cid:160)(cid:160)
`The Boston Globe
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`August 20, 2002, Tuesday(cid:160) ,THIRD EDITION
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`SECTION: HEALTH SCIENCE;
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`(cid:160)(cid:160) Pg. D2(cid:160)(cid:160)
`LENGTH: 134 words(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`HEADLINE: LETTERS;
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`A BRANCH OF SCIENCE IGNORED(cid:160)(cid:160)
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`consists of three telescopes each comprising 58 concentrically-nested mirror shells, each with photon imaging cameras. The viewing technique
`is essentially spectrographic. The mission will view the 'hot universe' of short-wavelength energy sources where stars and galaxies are formed,
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`(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) ... June 19, 1996. Patent No. 5,985,665.(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160)(cid:160) Charles D. Becker, Helotes, Texas; Harry Dell Foster, San Antonio, Texas; Alfonzo Zermeno, Houston, Texas; Gale H. Thorne, Bountiful;
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`... grazing-incidence telescopes each comprising 58 mirrors. The total X-ray mirror surface area is 120m2. By comparison, the US AXAF
`satellite comprises a single, 1.2m-dia telescope with four mirrors. XMM features three photon imaging cameras and two high-resolution
`spectrometers on the focal plane 7.5m from the mirrors. These relection-grating spectrometers will be used for detailed analysis of X-ray energy.
`An optical monitor is also provided, to carry out observations in ultraviolet and ...
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