US3095475A
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Smoothing spatially discontinuous images
Assignee: Technicolor Corp of America
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Filing: 1960-09-14
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1980-09-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brake David George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:35
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
IN COMBINATION WITH MEANS FOR PRODUCING AT AN IMAGE SURFACE A REAL SPATIALLY DISCONTINUOUS IMAGE INCLUDING DISCRETE IMAGE ELEMENTS, OPTICAL DIFFRACTION MEANS HAVING PERIODIC OPTICAL VARIATION ON AN AXIS ALONG WHICH THE SAID REAL IMAGE IS DISCONTINUOUS SO AS TO PRODUCE FROM EACH PENCIL OF LIGHT INCIDENT THEREON AT LEAST TWO PENCILS OF EMERGENT LIGHT, SAID DIFFRACTING MEANS BEING DISPOSED AT SUCH A DISTANCE FROM THE IMAGE SURFACE THAT AT LEAST TWO RESULTANT IMAGES OF EVERY IMAGE ELEMENT, EACH CORRESPONDING TO AT LEAST ONE OF THE SAID PENCILS, ARE PRODUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
IN COMBINATION WITH MEANS FOR PRODUCING AT AN IMAGE SURFACE A REAL SPATIALLY DISCONTINUOUS IMAGE INCLUDING DISCRETE IMAGE ELEMENTS, OPTICAL DIFFRACTION MEANS HAVING PERIODIC OPTICAL VARIATION ON AN AXIS ALONG WHICH THE SAID REAL IMAGE IS DISCONTINUOUS SO AS TO PRODUCE FROM EACH PENCIL OF LIGHT INCIDENT THEREON AT LEAST TWO PENCILS OF EMERGENT LIGHT, SAID DIFFRACTING MEANS BEING DISPOSED AT SUCH A DISTANCE FROM THE IMAGE SURFACE THAT AT LEAST TWO RESULTANT IMAGES OF EVERY IMAGE ELEMENT, EACH CORRESPONDING TO AT LEAST ONE OF THE SAID PENCILS, ARE PRODUCED.
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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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |