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Laser camera and diffusion filter therefor

Assignee: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Filing: 1968-08-20
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1988-08-20
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Abstract

Abstract A LASER CAMERA SYSTEM INCLUDING A DIFFUSION FILTER IS DISCLOSED. THE DIFFUSION FILTER IS A LASER LIGHT TRANSPARENT RECEPTACLE CONTAINING A SUSPENSION OF SMALL PARTICLES HAVING AN AVERAGE DIAMETER LARGER THAN THE WAVELENGTH OF THE LASER LIGHT. THE SUSPENSION IS PREFERABLY A COLLOIDAL SUSPENSION OF MILK OR METAL PARTICLES IN WATER.

Inventors

  • 👤 Mark J Olsasky

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 09:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/10; H01S3/11; H01S3/1123; H01S3/115; G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/02; G03B17/12; G03B9/00; G03B9/08

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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) 1974-06-27 1974-12-27 1975-06-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-06-27 1978-12-27 1979-06-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-06-27 1982-12-27 1983-06-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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