US3922645A
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Data handling system with rotatable fiber optic shutter
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1973-03-12
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Granted: 1975-11-25
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Expires: 1993-03-12
Abstract
Abstract A visual data handling system incorporating a visual display device to provide an illuminated display of data. A printthrough device utilizing a matrix of light conducting elements transfers the illuminated display of data to a light responsive type printer. This illumination transfer can be selectively interrupted by a turn-off mechanism, which does this by maneuvering the print-through device. Also, the light conducting elements can incorporate lasing devices to intensify the illumination.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E Camp
- 👤 John D Grier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:00
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03C; G03C5/00; G03C5/08; B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/435; B41J2/447; G06; G06K; G06K15/00; G06K15/02; G06K15/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
307 words
In combination, a visual display device having a print-out face and a plurality of spaced illumination generating means which can be selectively operated to provide an illuminated pattern on said print-out face, each illumination generating means being arranged to illuminate a fixed location on said print-out face, print-out means having a surface sensitive to illumination and operative to make a record of an illuminated pattern on said print-out face, print-through means interposed between said print-out face of the visual display device and said illumination sensitive surface of the print-out means for transferring an illuminated pattern from said print-out face to said illumination sensitive surface, said print-through means including a plurality of adjacent elongated light conducting elements, each having an input and an output end and arranged to transfer a portion of the illuminated pattern, the input end of each element being positioned to register with one of said fixed locations on said print-out face to receive the illumination from one of said illumination generating means in said display device representing a portion of a pattern and the output end of each element being positioned to transfer the illumination representing a portion of the pattern to a corresponding location on the illumination sensitive surface of the print-out means, whereby a complete pattern may be transferred from said print-out face to said illumination sensitive surface, and turn-off means for selectively interrupting the transfer of said pattern and adapted to rotate said print-through means about an axis parallel to said elongated light conducting elements between a position where the input ends of all said light conducting elements register with said fixed locations on said print-out face and another position where said input ends of all said light conducting elements are out of register with said fixed locations on said print-out face, whereby the transfer of illumination may be selectively interrupted.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
307 words
In combination, a visual display device having a print-out face and a plurality of spaced illumination generating means which can be selectively operated to provide an illuminated pattern on said print-out face, each illumination generating means being arranged to illuminate a fixed location on said print-out face, print-out means having a surface sensitive to illumination and operative to make a record of an illuminated pattern on said print-out face, print-through means interposed between said print-out face of the visual display device and said illumination sensitive surface of the print-out means for transferring an illuminated pattern from said print-out face to said illumination sensitive surface, said print-through means including a plurality of adjacent elongated light conducting elements, each having an input and an output end and arranged to transfer a portion of the illuminated pattern, the input end of each element being positioned to register with one of said fixed locations on said print-out face to receive the illumination from one of said illumination generating means in said display device representing a portion of a pattern and the output end of each element being positioned to transfer the illumination representing a portion of the pattern to a corresponding location on the illumination sensitive surface of the print-out means, whereby a complete pattern may be transferred from said print-out face to said illumination sensitive surface, and turn-off means for selectively interrupting the transfer of said pattern and adapted to rotate said print-through means about an axis parallel to said elongated light conducting elements between a position where the input ends of all said light conducting elements register with said fixed locations on said print-out face and another position where said input ends of all said light conducting elements are out of register with said fixed locations on said print-out face, whereby the transfer of illumination may be selectively interrupted.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination as described in claim 1 wherein the light conducting elements each include a fiber optic member and a non-light conducting jacket housing the fiber optic member, the light conducting elements being all in parallel alignment within a matrix of supporting material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination as described in claim 1 wherein each light conducting element includes a lasing device arranged therein, the lasing device being operative in response to illumination to the light conducting elements to intensify the illumination.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as described in claim 3 wherein the light conducting elements each include a fiber optic member and a non-light conducting jacket hOusing for the fiber optic member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination, a gas discharge panel having a print-out face provided with a plurality of fixed locations selectively energizable so as to become illuminated to present an illuminated pattern of desired information, print-out means having a surface sensitive to illumination and operative to make a record of an illuminated pattern on said print-out face, print-through means interposed between said print-out face and said illumination sensitive surface and including a matrix of coherently arranged light conducting elements, each having an input end thereof positioned to register with one of said fixed locations on said print-out face and an output end thereof positioned adjacent said illumination sensitive surface of the print-out means, so as to transfer the illuminated pattern to the print-out means, the print-through means also including turn-off means for predeterminately alternately interrupting and initiating the transfer of illumination by the print-through means, the turn-off means including means to rotate said print-through means about an axis parallel to said light conducting elements between a position where the input ends of all said light conducting elements register with said fixed locations on said print-out face and another position where said input ends of all said light conducting elements are out of register with said fixed locations on said print-out face, whereby the transfer of illumination may be interrupted.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
216 words
In combination, a gas discharge panel having a print-out face provided with a plurality of fixed locations selectively energizable so as to become illuminated to present an illuminated pattern of desired information, print-out means having a surface sensitive to illumination and operative to make a record of an illuminated pattern on said print-out face, print-through means interposed between said print-out face and said illumination sensitive surface and including a matrix of coherently arranged light conducting elements, each having an input end thereof positioned to register with one of said fixed locations on said print-out face and an output end thereof positioned adjacent said illumination sensitive surface of the print-out means, so as to transfer the illuminated pattern to the print-out means, the print-through means also including turn-off means for predeterminately alternately interrupting and initiating the transfer of illumination by the print-through means, the turn-off means including means to rotate said print-through means about an axis parallel to said light conducting elements between a position where the input ends of all said light conducting elements register with said fixed locations on said print-out face and another position where said input ends of all said light conducting elements are out of register with said fixed locations on said print-out face, whereby the transfer of illumination may be interrupted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The combination as described in claim 5 wherein the light conducting elements each include a fiber optic member and a non-light conducting jacket housing the fiber optic member, the light conducting elements being all in parallel alignment within a matrix of supporting material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A combination as described in claim 5 wherein each light conducting element includes a lasing device arranged therein, the lasing device being operative in response to illumination to the light conducting elements to intensify the illumination.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination as described in claim 7 wherein the light conducting elements each include a fiber optic member and a non-light conducting jacket housing for the fiber optic member.
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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) | 1978-11-24 | 1979-05-26 | 1979-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-11-24 | 1983-05-26 | 1983-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-11-24 | 1987-05-26 | 1987-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |