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US3916336A
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Radiant energy device mount
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1974-02-22
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-02-22
Abstract
Abstract A radiant energy device, typically a gas laser tube, is mounted within a continuous-walled housing which is in alignment with the radiant output, e.g., laser beam, of the device.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald Bernard Kaiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A radiant energy device assembly comprising a housing, a radiant energy device mounted within said housing, said device having a radiant output in fixed geometrical relationship with said housing; said housing having a continuous unbroken tubular wall; a plurality of spacers fixed to the outer surface of said device and in contact with the inner surface of said housing wall, said spacers being made of an adhesive elastomer material; and additional elastomer material adhesively fixed to said device and to said housing for retaining said device within said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A radiant energy device assembly comprising a housing, a radiant energy device mounted within said housing, said device having a radiant output in fixed geometrical relationship with said housing; said housing having a continuous unbroken tubular wall; a plurality of spacers fixed to the outer surface of said device and in contact with the inner surface of said housing wall, said spacers being made of an adhesive elastomer material; and additional elastomer material adhesively fixed to said device and to said housing for retaining said device within said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The radiant energy device assembly of claim 1, wherein said housing is tubular in shape, said radiant output being in fixed geometrical relationship with the axis of said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The radiant energy device assembly of claim 1, wherein said device is a laser.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
A laser assembly comprising a tubular housing, a laser tube for providing a light beam along a straight-line path, said laser tube mounted coextensively within said housing with said beam path having a substantially coaxial relationship with said housing; said housing having a continuous wall; a plurality of spacers fixed to the outer surface of said tube and in contact with the inner surface of said wall, said spacers being made of an elastomer adhesive material; and additional elastomer material attached to said outer surface of said tube and to said inner surface of said wall for retaining said tube within said housing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
A laser assembly comprising a tubular housing, a laser tube for providing a light beam along a straight-line path, said laser tube mounted coextensively within said housing with said beam path having a substantially coaxial relationship with said housing; said housing having a continuous wall; a plurality of spacers fixed to the outer surface of said tube and in contact with the inner surface of said wall, said spacers being made of an elastomer adhesive material; and additional elastomer material attached to said outer surface of said tube and to said inner surface of said wall for retaining said tube within said housing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The laser assembly of claim 4, wherein said plurality of spacers comprises at least two sets thereof, each set being disposed in a separate plane perpendicular to the axis of said tube.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The laser assembly of claim 4, wherein said spacers comprise hardened pads of said elastomer adhesive-material, said pads being preformed with a predetermined thickness to accurately space said tube from said inner surface of said housing wall.
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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |