US3239605A
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Infrared scanning apparatus
Assignee: Lanteris Space LLC
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Filing: 1959-10-02
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1979-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip H Cholet
- 👤 Marvin E Lasser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:30
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/30; G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/29
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
IN COMBINATION: A BODY OF MATERIAL WHOSE REFLECTIVITY FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AT ANY REGION THEREOF IS VARIABLE IN RESPONSE TO IMPINGEMENT OF CORPUSCULAR PARICLES ON SAID REGION; MEANS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION IMAGE ON A SURFACE OF SAID BODY; MEANS FOR SCANNING A BEAM OF CORPUSCULAR PARTICLES OVER SAID BODY TO VARY IT REFLECTIVITY ADJACENT SAID SURFACE SUCCESSVIELY AT DIFFERENT REGIONS THEREOF; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AND DISPOSED TO RECEIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION REFLECTED FROM SAID BODY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
IN COMBINATION: A BODY OF MATERIAL WHOSE REFLECTIVITY FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AT ANY REGION THEREOF IS VARIABLE IN RESPONSE TO IMPINGEMENT OF CORPUSCULAR PARICLES ON SAID REGION; MEANS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION IMAGE ON A SURFACE OF SAID BODY; MEANS FOR SCANNING A BEAM OF CORPUSCULAR PARTICLES OVER SAID BODY TO VARY IT REFLECTIVITY ADJACENT SAID SURFACE SUCCESSVIELY AT DIFFERENT REGIONS THEREOF; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AND DISPOSED TO RECEIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION REFLECTED FROM SAID BODY.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
AN IMAGE-TRANSLATING SYSTEM COMPRISING WAVEGENERATING APPARATUS INCLUDING A BODY OF MATERIAL WHOSE REFLECTIVITY FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AT ANY REGION THEREOF IS VARIABLE IN RESPONSE TO IMPINEGEMENT OF CORPUSCULAR PARTICLES ON SAID REGION, MEANS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION IMAGE ON A SURFACE OF SAID BODY, MEANS FOR SCANNING A BEAM OF CORPUSCULAR PARTICLES OVER SAID BODY TO VARY THE REFLECTIVITY ADJECENT SAID SURFACE SUCCESSIVELY AT DIFFERENT REGIONS THEREOF, AND MEANS ARRANGED TO RECEIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADITION REFLECTED FROM SAID BODY AND RESPONSIVE TO THE LAST-NAMED RADIATION TO GENERATE A WAVE, AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS RESPONSIVE TO AN IMAGE-INFORMATION SIGNAL TO PRODUCE
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
100 words
AN IMAGE-TRANSLATING SYSTEM COMPRISING WAVEGENERATING APPARATUS INCLUDING A BODY OF MATERIAL WHOSE REFLECTIVITY FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION AT ANY REGION THEREOF IS VARIABLE IN RESPONSE TO IMPINEGEMENT OF CORPUSCULAR PARTICLES ON SAID REGION, MEANS FOR FORMING AN ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION IMAGE ON A SURFACE OF SAID BODY, MEANS FOR SCANNING A BEAM OF CORPUSCULAR PARTICLES OVER SAID BODY TO VARY THE REFLECTIVITY ADJECENT SAID SURFACE SUCCESSIVELY AT DIFFERENT REGIONS THEREOF, AND MEANS ARRANGED TO RECEIVE ELECTROMAGNETIC RADITION REFLECTED FROM SAID BODY AND RESPONSIVE TO THE LAST-NAMED RADIATION TO GENERATE A WAVE, AND IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS RESPONSIVE TO AN IMAGE-INFORMATION SIGNAL TO PRODUCE
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |