US3971933A
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Quick disconnect for night vision optics
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1975-06-18
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Granted: 1976-07-27
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Expires: 1995-06-18
Abstract
Abstract The invention provides a quick disconnect device for use between image insifier tubes and their power supply or their supporting apparatus.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Adamson, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:43
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B23/00; G02B23/12; G02B23/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
An image intensifier which converts a low light light level (invisible) image to a visible image comprising: a support member including; an electrical power source attached to said support member having at least one electrical terminal, a female bayonet socket, also attached to said support member, and at least one resilient electrical contact mounted in said socket connected to said one terminal, an optical unit mated to said female socket including; an electrical image intensifier tube, a lens means mounted on said tube to focus at least the invisible image in said intensifier tube, a male bayonet member complimentary in shape and mated with said female member rigidily attached to said tube and lens means, and a rigid electrical contact mounted on said male member oriented to press on said resilient contact as said male and female members are mated.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
An image intensifier which converts a low light light level (invisible) image to a visible image comprising: a support member including; an electrical power source attached to said support member having at least one electrical terminal, a female bayonet socket, also attached to said support member, and at least one resilient electrical contact mounted in said socket connected to said one terminal, an optical unit mated to said female socket including; an electrical image intensifier tube, a lens means mounted on said tube to focus at least the invisible image in said intensifier tube, a male bayonet member complimentary in shape and mated with said female member rigidily attached to said tube and lens means, and a rigid electrical contact mounted on said male member oriented to press on said resilient contact as said male and female members are mated.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An image intensifier according to claim 1 wherein said power source comprises a battery holder and a battery.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
An image intensifier according to claim 1 wherein said support member further includes; an assembly head frame attached thereto; said power source is rigidly attached to said frame; and said female socket being slideably attached to said frame for adjustment of the interpupillary distance.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
86 words
An image intensifier according to claim 1 wherein: said male member includes an external portion when mated with said female member; a spring loaded release button is mounted in said external portion and projecting therefrom; a detent recess is formed in said female member close to said external portion in the mated position; a slideably mounted detent button mounted in said male member positioned to engage said detent recess in the mated position; and a stiff spring member couples said release button and said detent button.
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) | 1979-07-27 | 1980-01-26 | 1980-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-27 | 1984-01-26 | 1984-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-27 | 1988-01-26 | 1988-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |