US3402978A
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Optical system, simulating a conical lens
Assignee: Applied Biosystems Inc
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Filing: 1966-06-23
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Granted: 1968-09-24
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Expires: 1986-06-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Offner Abe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:25
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
AN OPTICAL SYSTEM HAVING THE PROPERTIES OF A LARGE CONICAL LENS COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING, CENTERED ALONG A SIGNAL COMMON OPTICAL AXIS: AN ASTIGMATIC OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR FORMING A FIRST LINE IMAGE WHICH IS TILTED AT A NON-ZERO ANGLE, I, FROM PERPENDICULARITY RELATIVE TO SAID OPTICAL AXIS; A PAIR OF OPTICAL COMPONENTS HAVING DIOPTRIC POWER ARRANGED WITH A PAIR OF THEIR PRINCIPAL FOCAL POINTS IN COINCIDENCE, SO AS TO BE IN TELESCOPIC ARRANGEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; SAID PAIR OF OPTICAL COMPONENTS BEING SO POSITIONED BEHIND SAID FIRST TILTED IMAGE THAT SAID PAIR OF COMPONENTS FORM A SECOND TILTED LINE IMAGE, SAID SECOND TILTED IMAGE BEING TILTED RELATIVE TO THE OPTICAL AXIS AT AN ANGLE, I'', HAVING A VALUE GIVEN BY:
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
AN OPTICAL SYSTEM HAVING THE PROPERTIES OF A LARGE CONICAL LENS COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING, CENTERED ALONG A SIGNAL COMMON OPTICAL AXIS: AN ASTIGMATIC OPTICAL SYSTEM FOR FORMING A FIRST LINE IMAGE WHICH IS TILTED AT A NON-ZERO ANGLE, I, FROM PERPENDICULARITY RELATIVE TO SAID OPTICAL AXIS; A PAIR OF OPTICAL COMPONENTS HAVING DIOPTRIC POWER ARRANGED WITH A PAIR OF THEIR PRINCIPAL FOCAL POINTS IN COINCIDENCE, SO AS TO BE IN TELESCOPIC ARRANGEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; SAID PAIR OF OPTICAL COMPONENTS BEING SO POSITIONED BEHIND SAID FIRST TILTED IMAGE THAT SAID PAIR OF COMPONENTS FORM A SECOND TILTED LINE IMAGE, SAID SECOND TILTED IMAGE BEING TILTED RELATIVE TO THE OPTICAL AXIS AT AN ANGLE, I'', HAVING A VALUE GIVEN BY:
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) | 1971-09-24 | 1972-03-25 | 1972-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-24 | 1976-03-25 | 1976-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-24 | 1980-03-25 | 1980-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |