US3271577A
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Light collector for photosensitive elements
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-06-20
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Miller
- 👤 William E Griner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:53
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A LIGHT-GATHERING DEVICE FOR A PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT MOUNTED IN A VEHICLE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT AND HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A LIGHT-CONDENSING LENS IN SAID OPENING, A SHIELD SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING BETWEEN SAID LENS AND SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT AND HAVING AN IRREGULAR-SHAPED APERTURE THEREIN LOCATED AT THE FOCAL PLANE OF SAID LENS, SAID APERTURE LIMITING THE LIGHT FALLING ON SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT TO THAT APPROACHING SAID OPENING FROM WITHIN PREDETERMINED VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ANGLE, A FILTER ELEMENT MOUNTED IN SAID SHIELD TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT FALLINGG ON SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT WHICH APPROACHES SAID OPENING FROM A HORIZONTAL ANGLE OF GREATER THAN ONE DEGREE TO THE RIGHT OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A LIGHT-GATHERING DEVICE FOR A PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT MOUNTED IN A VEHICLE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT AND HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN, A LIGHT-CONDENSING LENS IN SAID OPENING, A SHIELD SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING BETWEEN SAID LENS AND SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT AND HAVING AN IRREGULAR-SHAPED APERTURE THEREIN LOCATED AT THE FOCAL PLANE OF SAID LENS, SAID APERTURE LIMITING THE LIGHT FALLING ON SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT TO THAT APPROACHING SAID OPENING FROM WITHIN PREDETERMINED VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL ANGLE, A FILTER ELEMENT MOUNTED IN SAID SHIELD TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF LIGHT FALLINGG ON SAID PHOTOSENSITIVE ELEMENT WHICH APPROACHES SAID OPENING FROM A HORIZONTAL ANGLE OF GREATER THAN ONE DEGREE TO THE RIGHT OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE VEHICLE.
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |