US3404934A
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Orthoscopic panoramic and straightview optical system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-28
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Granted: 1968-10-08
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Expires: 1983-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Brachvogel Heinz
- 👤 Pickroth Gerhard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:34
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B23/00; G02B23/24; G02B23/2407
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
AN OPTICAL SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES PANORAMIC OPTICAL MEANS DEFINING AN OPTICAL AXIS AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE LIGHT WHICH IS LATERALLY INCIDENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS AND TO TRANSMIT SAID LIGHT IN A TUBULAR PATH ALONG SAID AXIS, A TUBULAR INVERTING MEMBER DEFINING A CYLINDRICAL CAVITY AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE THE LIGHT THUS TRANSMITTED AROUND ONE END OF SAID CAVITY AND TO INVERT SAID LIGHT AND EMIT IT AROUND THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CAVITY AND STRAIGHT-VIEW OPTICAL MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST INVERTING PRISM DISPOSED IN SAID PATH AND HAVING A REFLECTING SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE LIGHT WHICH IS INCIDENT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
AN OPTICAL SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISES PANORAMIC OPTICAL MEANS DEFINING AN OPTICAL AXIS AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE LIGHT WHICH IS LATERALLY INCIDENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID AXIS AND TO TRANSMIT SAID LIGHT IN A TUBULAR PATH ALONG SAID AXIS, A TUBULAR INVERTING MEMBER DEFINING A CYLINDRICAL CAVITY AND ARRANGED TO RECEIVE THE LIGHT THUS TRANSMITTED AROUND ONE END OF SAID CAVITY AND TO INVERT SAID LIGHT AND EMIT IT AROUND THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CAVITY AND STRAIGHT-VIEW OPTICAL MEANS COMPRISING A FIRST INVERTING PRISM DISPOSED IN SAID PATH AND HAVING A REFLECTING SURFACE AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE LIGHT WHICH IS INCIDENT
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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) | 1971-10-08 | 1972-04-08 | 1972-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-08 | 1976-04-08 | 1976-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-08 | 1980-04-08 | 1980-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |