US3130309A
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Infrared visual image converter with lens mirror coated with infrared absorbing material
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1961-10-03
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1981-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Snyder
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:22
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B23/00; G02B23/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A VISUAL IMAGE OF A BODY WHICH RADIATES DISCRETE INFRARED ENERGY, COMPRISING: A LENS MIRROR HAVING A MIRRORED SURFACE NORMALLY SHAPED TO CONVERGE LIGHT AT A FOCAL POINT; A LAYER OF INFRARED ABSORBING MATERIAL AFFIXED TO SAID MIRROR SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO BE EXPOSED TO ABSORB THE DISCRETE INFRARED ENERGY TO THUS HEAT AND DISTORT SAID MIRRORED SURFACE AND THUS TO SCATTER LIGHT AT SAID FOCAL POINT; MEANS TO ILLUMINATE SAID LENS MIRROR WITH LIGHT; AND MEANS TO ANALYZE THE SCATTERED LIGHT TO PRODUCE A VISUAL IMAGE OF THE BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A VISUAL IMAGE OF A BODY WHICH RADIATES DISCRETE INFRARED ENERGY, COMPRISING: A LENS MIRROR HAVING A MIRRORED SURFACE NORMALLY SHAPED TO CONVERGE LIGHT AT A FOCAL POINT; A LAYER OF INFRARED ABSORBING MATERIAL AFFIXED TO SAID MIRROR SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO BE EXPOSED TO ABSORB THE DISCRETE INFRARED ENERGY TO THUS HEAT AND DISTORT SAID MIRRORED SURFACE AND THUS TO SCATTER LIGHT AT SAID FOCAL POINT; MEANS TO ILLUMINATE SAID LENS MIRROR WITH LIGHT; AND MEANS TO ANALYZE THE SCATTERED LIGHT TO PRODUCE A VISUAL IMAGE OF THE BODY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |