US3303739A
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Means for transmitting plural images through a fiber optic cable
Assignee: Optomechanisms Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-17
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1983-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Anwar K Chitayat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:28
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B10/00; H04B10/25
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING A PAIR OF IMAGES COMPRISING, AN IMAGE CONDUCTING FIBER OPTIC CABLE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND FACES, A PAIR OF OPTICAL INPUT MEANS AT ONE END OF SAID CABLE, DEFINING A PAIR OF OPTICAL PATHS, ONE FOR EACH OF SAID IMAGES, A FIRST ROTABLE HALF MIRROR DISC, HAVING ONE SECTION FULLY REFLECTIVE AND THE OTHER FULLY TRANSPARENT, LOCATED BETWEEN SAID INPUT MEANS AND SAID FIRST FACE OF SAID CABLE TO ALTERNATELY TRANSMIT SAID IMAGES ONTO SAID FIRST FACE OF SAID CABLE, A PAIR OF OPTICAL OUTPUT MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT SAID SECOND FACE OF SAID CABLE, DEFINING A PAIR OF OPTICAL PATHS, ONE FOR EACH OF SAID IMAGES, A SECOND ROTATABLE HALF MIRROR DISC, HAVING ONE SECTION FULLY REFLECTIVE AND THE OTHER FULLY TRANSPARENT, LOCATED BETWEEN SAID OUTPUT MEANS AND SAID SECOND FACE OF SAID CABLE TO ALTERNATELY TRANSMIT SAID IMAGES FROM SAID CABLE TO SAID OUTPUT MEANS, AND MEANS TO ROTATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND HALF MIRROR DISCS IN PHASE SYNCHRONISM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
MEANS FOR TRANSMITTING A PAIR OF IMAGES COMPRISING, AN IMAGE CONDUCTING FIBER OPTIC CABLE HAVING FIRST AND SECOND FACES, A PAIR OF OPTICAL INPUT MEANS AT ONE END OF SAID CABLE, DEFINING A PAIR OF OPTICAL PATHS, ONE FOR EACH OF SAID IMAGES, A FIRST ROTABLE HALF MIRROR DISC, HAVING ONE SECTION FULLY REFLECTIVE AND THE OTHER FULLY TRANSPARENT, LOCATED BETWEEN SAID INPUT MEANS AND SAID FIRST FACE OF SAID CABLE TO ALTERNATELY TRANSMIT SAID IMAGES ONTO SAID FIRST FACE OF SAID CABLE, A PAIR OF OPTICAL OUTPUT MEANS LOCATED ADJACENT SAID SECOND FACE OF SAID CABLE, DEFINING A PAIR OF OPTICAL PATHS, ONE FOR EACH OF SAID IMAGES, A SECOND ROTATABLE HALF MIRROR DISC, HAVING ONE SECTION FULLY REFLECTIVE AND THE OTHER FULLY TRANSPARENT, LOCATED BETWEEN SAID OUTPUT MEANS AND SAID SECOND FACE OF SAID CABLE TO ALTERNATELY TRANSMIT SAID IMAGES FROM SAID CABLE TO SAID OUTPUT MEANS, AND MEANS TO ROTATE SAID FIRST AND SECOND HALF MIRROR DISCS IN PHASE SYNCHRONISM.
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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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |