US3264467A
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Radiant energy collimating system
Assignee: Spectrolab Inc
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Filing: 1965-12-06
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1985-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred E Mann
- 👤 Bell Ronald
- 👤 Halbert P Fischel
- 👤 Douglas C Martin
- 👤 Wallin Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:58
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21V; F21V9/00; F21V9/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A RADIANT ENERGY COLLIMATING SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING SOLAR ENERGY, INCLUDING: A REFLECTING MEANS CONSTITUTING SUBSTANTIALLY A PORTION OF A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION WHOSE AXIS PASSES EXTERIORLY TO THE BOUNDARY OF SAID REFLECTING MEANS; AN ENCLOSURE DEFINING A HERMETICALLY SEALED CHAMBER INCORPORATING SAID REFLECTING MEANS AND HAVING A PRINCIPAL AXIS PASSING WITHIN SAID CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SPACED FROM SAID AXIS OF SAID SURFACE OF REVOLUTION, SAID CHAMBER HAVING MEANS TO RECEIVE A TEST BODY SPACED FROM SAID REFLECTING MEANS; AND MEANS FOR PROVIDING RADIANT ENERGY DISPOSED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE FOCUS OF SAID SURFACE OF REVOLUTION FOR DIRECTING RADIANT ENERGY TO SAID REFLECTING MEANS SO THAT ENERGY REFLECTED FROM SAID REFLECTING MEANS IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM OF A COLLIMATED FROM DIRECTED ALONG SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID TEST BODY AND SAID REFLECTING MEANS BEING SUCH THAT NORMALS TO ANY SURFACE PORTION OF SAID REFLECTING MEANS DIVERGE AWAY FROM SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS TO DEFINE AN AREA FREE OF SAID NORMALS SO THAT ANY ENERGY FROM SAID COLLIMATED BEAM REFLECTED BY SAID TEST BODY WHEN POSITIONED ALONG SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS IN SAID AREA IS NOT DIRECTLY RETURNED TO SAID TEST BODY BY SAID REFLECTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
207 words
A RADIANT ENERGY COLLIMATING SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING SOLAR ENERGY, INCLUDING: A REFLECTING MEANS CONSTITUTING SUBSTANTIALLY A PORTION OF A SURFACE OF REVOLUTION WHOSE AXIS PASSES EXTERIORLY TO THE BOUNDARY OF SAID REFLECTING MEANS; AN ENCLOSURE DEFINING A HERMETICALLY SEALED CHAMBER INCORPORATING SAID REFLECTING MEANS AND HAVING A PRINCIPAL AXIS PASSING WITHIN SAID CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SPACED FROM SAID AXIS OF SAID SURFACE OF REVOLUTION, SAID CHAMBER HAVING MEANS TO RECEIVE A TEST BODY SPACED FROM SAID REFLECTING MEANS; AND MEANS FOR PROVIDING RADIANT ENERGY DISPOSED TO ONE SIDE OF SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS SUBSTANTIALLY AT THE FOCUS OF SAID SURFACE OF REVOLUTION FOR DIRECTING RADIANT ENERGY TO SAID REFLECTING MEANS SO THAT ENERGY REFLECTED FROM SAID REFLECTING MEANS IS SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE FORM OF A COLLIMATED FROM DIRECTED ALONG SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS, THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID MEANS FOR RECEIVING SAID TEST BODY AND SAID REFLECTING MEANS BEING SUCH THAT NORMALS TO ANY SURFACE PORTION OF SAID REFLECTING MEANS DIVERGE AWAY FROM SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS TO DEFINE AN AREA FREE OF SAID NORMALS SO THAT ANY ENERGY FROM SAID COLLIMATED BEAM REFLECTED BY SAID TEST BODY WHEN POSITIONED ALONG SAID PRINCIPAL AXIS IN SAID AREA IS NOT DIRECTLY RETURNED TO SAID TEST BODY BY SAID REFLECTING MEANS.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |