US3322483A
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Electrostatically-curved membrane type mirror
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-28
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1985-06-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry S Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:13
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/08; G02B26/00; G02B26/08; G02B26/0816; G02B26/0825
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN AN ELECTROSTATICALLY CONTROLLABLE MIRROR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ELECTRODE, AN ELECTRODE MOUNTING, A CONDUCTIVE FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE MIRROR SURFACE, AN ANNULAR MIRROR SUPPORT AND A CONDUCTIVE HOUSING EXTENDING FROM SAID ELECTRODE MOUNTING AND CONTACTING SAID MIRROR SUPPORT; THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES SAID MIRROR BEING MOUNTED ON SAID MIRROR SUPPORT ON THE SIDE THEREOF FACING SAID ELECTRODE, AND THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF SAID HOUSING BEING A REGULAR GEOMETRIC SURFACE OF REVOLUTION HAVING THE END THEREOF PROXIMATE SAID ELECTRODE OF A SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE END THEREOF PROXIMATE SAID MIRROR; SAID MIRROR HAVING GREATER REFLECTIVE ACCURACY THAN A SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR MIRROR HAVING A CYLINDRICAL HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN AN ELECTROSTATICALLY CONTROLLABLE MIRROR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AN ELECTRODE, AN ELECTRODE MOUNTING, A CONDUCTIVE FLEXIBLE MEMBRANE MIRROR SURFACE, AN ANNULAR MIRROR SUPPORT AND A CONDUCTIVE HOUSING EXTENDING FROM SAID ELECTRODE MOUNTING AND CONTACTING SAID MIRROR SUPPORT; THE IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES SAID MIRROR BEING MOUNTED ON SAID MIRROR SUPPORT ON THE SIDE THEREOF FACING SAID ELECTRODE, AND THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF SAID HOUSING BEING A REGULAR GEOMETRIC SURFACE OF REVOLUTION HAVING THE END THEREOF PROXIMATE SAID ELECTRODE OF A SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE END THEREOF PROXIMATE SAID MIRROR; SAID MIRROR HAVING GREATER REFLECTIVE ACCURACY THAN A SUBSTANTIALLY SIMILAR MIRROR HAVING A CYLINDRICAL HOUSING.
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |