US3170066A
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Optical communications transmitter
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1961-12-18
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Granted: 1965-02-16
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Expires: 1981-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jon W Ogland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:56
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; H04B10/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A TRANSMITTER FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPRISING IN A COMBINATION: A CATHODE RAY TUBE HAVING A LINGITUDINAL AXIS AND INCLUDING A FLUORESCENT SCREEN; MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE FOR PRODUCING A POINT SOURCE OF LIGHT AT A PREDETERMINED SPOT ON SAID FLUORESCENT SCREEN: MEANS OPERABLE WITH SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE FOR MAINTAINING THE POSITION OF SAID POINT SOURCE SUBSTANTIALLY STATIONARY IN SPACE; MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY AXIALLY ROTATING AND TILTING SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE ABOUT SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS: AND MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT SAID POINT SOURCE FOR DIRECTING THE LIGHT EMANATING THEREFROM TO AN EXTERNAL LOCATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A TRANSMITTER FOR OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS COMPRISING IN A COMBINATION: A CATHODE RAY TUBE HAVING A LINGITUDINAL AXIS AND INCLUDING A FLUORESCENT SCREEN; MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE FOR PRODUCING A POINT SOURCE OF LIGHT AT A PREDETERMINED SPOT ON SAID FLUORESCENT SCREEN: MEANS OPERABLE WITH SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE FOR MAINTAINING THE POSITION OF SAID POINT SOURCE SUBSTANTIALLY STATIONARY IN SPACE; MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY AXIALLY ROTATING AND TILTING SAID CATHODE RAY TUBE ABOUT SAID LONGITUDINAL AXIS: AND MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT SAID POINT SOURCE FOR DIRECTING THE LIGHT EMANATING THEREFROM TO AN EXTERNAL LOCATION.
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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) | 1968-02-16 | 1968-08-17 | 1969-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-02-16 | 1972-08-17 | 1973-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-02-16 | 1976-08-17 | 1977-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |