US3712985A
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Optical spatial filter for modification of received energy vs range
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1970-09-17
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Granted: 1973-01-23
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Expires: 1990-09-17
Abstract
Abstract IN AN OPTICAL RANGING SYSTEM FOR LOCATING TARGETS BEYOND AN UNEVEN INTERFACE COMPRISING A PULSED LASER TRANSMITTER ALIGNED WITH AN OPTICAL RECEIVER, THE RETURN FROM CLOSE TARGETS IS REDUCED BY INCLUDING A SPATIAL FILTER HAVING A DENSE CENTRAL PORTION AT THE FOCAL PLANE OF AN OBJECTIVE LENS IN THE RECEIVER THEREBY REDUCING DYNAMIC RANGE AND PREVENTING RECEIVING SATURATION FROM VOLUMETRIC BACKSCATTER NEAR THE INTERFACE.
Inventors
- 👤 W Swarner
- 👤 C Prettyman
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2026-11-07 06:13
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/42; G02B27/46; G01; G01S; G01S17/00; G01S17/02; G01S7/00; G01S7/48; G01S7/499; G01S7/497
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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) | 1976-01-23 | 1976-07-24 | 1977-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-23 | 1980-07-24 | 1981-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-23 | 1984-07-24 | 1985-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |