US3389951A
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Diffuse reflector incorporating wire mesh structure
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-07-01
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Granted: 1968-06-25
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Expires: 1983-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allen E Eagles
- 👤 Linder Bernd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:37
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A DIFFUSING REFLECTOR COMPRISING: A FLEXIBLE BASE HAVING A SURFACE OF LARGE RADIUS OF CURVATURE; A WOVEN MESH STRUCTURE OF METAL WIRES OF EQUAL CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION, EACH SAID WIRE BEING SPACED FROM THE NEXT ADJACENT WIRE PARALLEL THERETO BY NOT LESS THAN ONE NOR MORE THAN TWO DIAMETERS OF THE SAID WIRE, IN CONTACT WITH THE SAID SURFACE OF THE SAID BASE; AND A REFLECTIVE SURFACE UPON THE SAID MESH STRUCTURE AND THE SAID SURFACE OF THE SAID BASE SUFFICIENTLY THIN TO HAVE AN EXPOSED SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY AS DEFINED BY THE SAID MESH STRUCTURE AND THE SIDE OF THE SAID BASE WITH WHICH THE SAID MESH STRUCTURE IS IN CONTACT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A DIFFUSING REFLECTOR COMPRISING: A FLEXIBLE BASE HAVING A SURFACE OF LARGE RADIUS OF CURVATURE; A WOVEN MESH STRUCTURE OF METAL WIRES OF EQUAL CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION, EACH SAID WIRE BEING SPACED FROM THE NEXT ADJACENT WIRE PARALLEL THERETO BY NOT LESS THAN ONE NOR MORE THAN TWO DIAMETERS OF THE SAID WIRE, IN CONTACT WITH THE SAID SURFACE OF THE SAID BASE; AND A REFLECTIVE SURFACE UPON THE SAID MESH STRUCTURE AND THE SAID SURFACE OF THE SAID BASE SUFFICIENTLY THIN TO HAVE AN EXPOSED SURFACE SUBSTANTIALLY AS DEFINED BY THE SAID MESH STRUCTURE AND THE SIDE OF THE SAID BASE WITH WHICH THE SAID MESH STRUCTURE IS IN CONTACT.
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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) | 1971-06-25 | 1971-12-25 | 1972-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-25 | 1975-12-25 | 1976-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-25 | 1979-12-25 | 1980-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |