US3093736A
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Multiple prism optical scanner
Assignee: Applied Biosystems Inc
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Filing: 1959-12-21
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Granted: 1963-06-11
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Expires: 1979-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Mclaughlin
- 👤 Robert M Landsman
- 👤 Joseph L Borden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 01:30
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S3/00; G01S3/78; G01S3/782; G01S3/789; G02; G02B; G02B26/00; G02B26/08; G02B26/0875; G02B26/0883
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
RADIANT ENERGY SCANNING APPARATUS WHICH COMPRISES A FIRST SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL HOLLOW SUPPORT MEMBER POSITIONED TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF RADIANT ENERGY THERETHROUGH AND ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT ITS AXIS OF REVOLUTION; A SECOND SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL HOLLOW SUPPORT MEMBER COAXIAL WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEMBER; BEARING MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEMBERS; FIRST OPTICAL PRISM MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEMBER AND POSITIONED TO PASS RADIATION THERETHROUGH; SECOND OPTICAL PRISM MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEMBER AND POSITIONED TO PASS RADIATION TO SAID FIRST PRISM MEANS; RADIATION FOCUSING MEANS POSITIONED TO RECEIVE AND FOCUS RADIATION FROM SAID FIRST AND SECOND PRISM MEANS; RADIATION DETECTOR MEANS POSITIONED TO RECEIVE THE FOCUSED RADIATION; AND DRIVING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEMBERS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
RADIANT ENERGY SCANNING APPARATUS WHICH COMPRISES A FIRST SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL HOLLOW SUPPORT MEMBER POSITIONED TO PERMIT THE PASSAGE OF RADIANT ENERGY THERETHROUGH AND ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT ITS AXIS OF REVOLUTION; A SECOND SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL HOLLOW SUPPORT MEMBER COAXIAL WITH SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEMBER AND ADAPTED TO ROTATE ABOUT SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEMBER; BEARING MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEMBERS; FIRST OPTICAL PRISM MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID FIRST SUPPORT MEMBER AND POSITIONED TO PASS RADIATION THERETHROUGH; SECOND OPTICAL PRISM MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID SECOND SUPPORT MEMBER AND POSITIONED TO PASS RADIATION TO SAID FIRST PRISM MEANS; RADIATION FOCUSING MEANS POSITIONED TO RECEIVE AND FOCUS RADIATION FROM SAID FIRST AND SECOND PRISM MEANS; RADIATION DETECTOR MEANS POSITIONED TO RECEIVE THE FOCUSED RADIATION; AND DRIVING MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEMBERS AT DIFFERENT SPEEDS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-06-10 | 1966-12-10 | 1967-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-10 | 1970-12-10 | 1971-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-10 | 1974-12-10 | 1975-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |