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Optical element mount
Assignee: Applied Biosystems Inc
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Filing: 1968-10-11
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-10-11
Abstract
Abstract Shear stresses between an optical element and its supporting mount are substantially eliminated by providing a mount in which a plurality of springlike elements extending upward from the supporting structure form a seat for the optical element and prevent surface contact between the optical element and the supporting structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Morley S Lipsett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:13
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A mount for an optical element comprising: a. support means, and b. pad means resting on top of said support means, said pad means including a base portion and a plurality of elongated springlike members extending upward from closely spaced points on said base portion providing the sole support for said optical elements, said points being spaced so that the members from any one of said points are out of contact with the members from adjacent points, the outward ends of the members being turned over to form curved extremities engaging the optical element.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A mount for an optical element comprising: a. support means, and b. pad means resting on top of said support means, said pad means including a base portion and a plurality of elongated springlike members extending upward from closely spaced points on said base portion providing the sole support for said optical elements, said points being spaced so that the members from any one of said points are out of contact with the members from adjacent points, the outward ends of the members being turned over to form curved extremities engaging the optical element.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mount of claim 1 in which said support means comprises a base, and a plurality of blocks mounted on said base and positioned so as to form a seat for said optical element.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The mount of claiM 1 in which said support means comprises a flexible strap forming a seat for supporting the optical element, said pad means being disposed on the top surface of the strap
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
102 words
In an optical element mount wherein the top surface of one member forms a seat for at least a portion of the optical element being supported thereby, the improvement comprising a plurality of elongated springlike members extending upward from closely spaced points on said surface for supporting said optical element and eliminating static friction between said optical element and said member, said points being spaced so that the members from any one of said points are out of contact with the members from adjacent points, the outward ends of the members being turned over to form curved extremities engaging the optical element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
102 words
In an optical element mount wherein the top surface of one member forms a seat for at least a portion of the optical element being supported thereby, the improvement comprising a plurality of elongated springlike members extending upward from closely spaced points on said surface for supporting said optical element and eliminating static friction between said optical element and said member, said points being spaced so that the members from any one of said points are out of contact with the members from adjacent points, the outward ends of the members being turned over to form curved extremities engaging the optical element.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |