US3693520A
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Copier system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-06-04
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Granted: 1972-09-26
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Expires: 1989-06-04
Abstract
Abstract This invention provides a unique system for capturing the image of a cathode ray tube (CRT) and transferring it to a copier machine. Cathode ray tubes have many uses, one being part of a terminal device for a computer, another being the screen of an oscilloscope and one other being part of a television set. Sometimes a permanent image is desired of what is displayed on a CRT. This is often referred to as a hard copy. This invention provides for the transfer of the image displayed on the CRT screen to a copier machine.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald M Goldman
- 👤 Sherman Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:39
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00; G03B15/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An image display and recording system comprising: A. a terminal including a cathode ray tube adapted to display visual intelligence on the front face of a fluorescent screen which may be observed within a predetermined viewing area, said tube being provided with an envelope having an optical assembly thereon affording a view of the mirror image of the display appearing on the rear face of the screen, B. a copier device for making copies of the mirror image without interfering with front face observation of the display, said device being installed at a position displaced from said viewing area; and C. image-transmission means linking said optical assembly with said copier device to transfer said image thereto, whereby copies thereof may be made.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An image display and recording system comprising: A. a terminal including a cathode ray tube adapted to display visual intelligence on the front face of a fluorescent screen which may be observed within a predetermined viewing area, said tube being provided with an envelope having an optical assembly thereon affording a view of the mirror image of the display appearing on the rear face of the screen, B. a copier device for making copies of the mirror image without interfering with front face observation of the display, said device being installed at a position displaced from said viewing area; and C. image-transmission means linking said optical assembly with said copier device to transfer said image thereto, whereby copies thereof may be made.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
A system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said copier device is an electrostatic dry copier machine.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A system as set forth in claim 1, wherein said image-transmission means is constituted by an arrangement of crystal wedges to deflect the image along a path from the optical assembly to the copier device.
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) | 1975-09-26 | 1976-03-27 | 1976-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-09-26 | 1980-03-27 | 1980-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-09-26 | 1984-03-27 | 1984-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |