US3404352A
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Mirror-supporting structure for lasers
Assignee: Raytheon Co
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Filing: 1965-02-08
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Granted: 1968-10-01
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Expires: 1985-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bowness Colin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 04:51
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/05; H01S3/08; H01S3/086; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20432
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A LASER STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A RADIATION PRODUCING MEDIUM; AND REFLECTIGN MEANS AT EACH END OF SAID MEDIUM FORMING A RESONANT CAVITY FOR REFLECTING RADIATION FROM SAID MEDIUM BACK INTO THE CAVITY; SAID REFLECTING MEANS AT ONE END OF THE CAVITY COMPRISING A MIRROR POSITIONED IN THE PATH OF SAID RADIATION, A RIGID MEMBER ADJACENT AND SPACED FROM SAID MIRROR, A PLATE SUPPORTING THE MIRROR AND MOVABLE THEREWITH TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID RIGID MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PLATE AND ADJUSTING SAID MIRROR WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER COMPRISING A SCREW THREADEDLY MOUNTED IN SAID RIGID MEMBER AND HAVING A PRESSURE-INDUCING PORTION THEREON, A FIRST ELASTIC MEMBER BETWEEN SAID PLATE AND RIGID MEMBER, AND A SECOND ELASTIC MEMBER BETWEEN SAID PLATE AND PRESSURE-INDUCING PORTION OF THE SCREW, THE SCREW BEING ADJUSTABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE SUPPORT TO VARY THE COMPRESSION OF THE ELASTIC MEMBERS AND THEREBY THE ADJUSTMENT OF SAID MIRROR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A LASER STRUCTURE COMPRISING: A RADIATION PRODUCING MEDIUM; AND REFLECTIGN MEANS AT EACH END OF SAID MEDIUM FORMING A RESONANT CAVITY FOR REFLECTING RADIATION FROM SAID MEDIUM BACK INTO THE CAVITY; SAID REFLECTING MEANS AT ONE END OF THE CAVITY COMPRISING A MIRROR POSITIONED IN THE PATH OF SAID RADIATION, A RIGID MEMBER ADJACENT AND SPACED FROM SAID MIRROR, A PLATE SUPPORTING THE MIRROR AND MOVABLE THEREWITH TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID RIGID MEMBER, AND MEANS FOR MOVING SAID PLATE AND ADJUSTING SAID MIRROR WITH RESPECT TO SAID MEMBER COMPRISING A SCREW THREADEDLY MOUNTED IN SAID RIGID MEMBER AND HAVING A PRESSURE-INDUCING PORTION THEREON, A FIRST ELASTIC MEMBER BETWEEN SAID PLATE AND RIGID MEMBER, AND A SECOND ELASTIC MEMBER BETWEEN SAID PLATE AND PRESSURE-INDUCING PORTION OF THE SCREW, THE SCREW BEING ADJUSTABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE SUPPORT TO VARY THE COMPRESSION OF THE ELASTIC MEMBERS AND THEREBY THE ADJUSTMENT OF SAID MIRROR.
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) | 1971-10-01 | 1972-04-01 | 1972-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-01 | 1976-04-01 | 1976-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-01 | 1980-04-01 | 1980-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |