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System for centrifugally casting a thin film plastic in a replica process for providing multi-faceted polygonal scanners
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1976-05-19
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Granted: 1978-06-06
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Expires: 1996-05-19
Abstract
Abstract A thin film plastic is centrifugally cast against an aluminum preform which is placed in a precisely machined polygonal master in a conventional replica process. The plastic which may be an epoxy material is applied to the preform master assembly with centrifugal force causing it to impact in the cavity between the preform and the master to produce a bubble-free layer. Thus, a high speed multifaceted polygonal scanning system is provided which may be employed in a flying spot scanning application.
Inventors
- 👤 Tibor Fisli
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:12
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D11/00; B29D11/00596; B29C; B29C37/00; B29C37/006; B29C70/00; B29C70/68; B29C70/74; B29C39/00; B29C39/02; B29C39/10; B29K; B29K2063/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31511; Y10T428/31515; Y10T428/31522; Y10T428/31529
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A process of providing high speed multi-faceted polygonal scanners comprising providing a polygonal master the inner periphery of which comprises a plurality of facet shaped members, providing an aluminum preform positioned concentrically within said master, and centrifugally casting an epoxy against said aluminum preform in a replica process to provide a multi-faceted polygonal scanner said casted epoxy conforming to the shape of said faceted master.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A process of providing high speed multi-faceted polygonal scanners comprising providing a polygonal master the inner periphery of which comprises a plurality of facet shaped members, providing an aluminum preform positioned concentrically within said master, and centrifugally casting an epoxy against said aluminum preform in a replica process to provide a multi-faceted polygonal scanner said casted epoxy conforming to the shape of said faceted master.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein the master is rotated during the casting operation on a vertical axis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as defined in claim 1 wherein said master is coated on its inner periphery with gold which is adhesively separated onto the epoxy surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
123 words
A process of providing high speed multi-faceted polygonal scanners comprising the steps of providing a polygonal master the inner periphery of which comprises a plurality of facet shaped members, providing a preform comprising aluminum positioned concentrically within said master, rotating said polygonal master and preform, dispensing an epoxy into the gap between said inner periphery of said master and said preform during the rotation thereof, said epoxy being centrifugally casted against said preform in a replica process and conforming to the shape of said faceted master, said dispensing continuing until the gap is filled with a layer of epoxy which is substantially bubble free, curing the epoxy and thereafter separating the master from the preform, the coated preform forming a multi-faceted polygonal scanner.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
123 words
A process of providing high speed multi-faceted polygonal scanners comprising the steps of providing a polygonal master the inner periphery of which comprises a plurality of facet shaped members, providing a preform comprising aluminum positioned concentrically within said master, rotating said polygonal master and preform, dispensing an epoxy into the gap between said inner periphery of said master and said preform during the rotation thereof, said epoxy being centrifugally casted against said preform in a replica process and conforming to the shape of said faceted master, said dispensing continuing until the gap is filled with a layer of epoxy which is substantially bubble free, curing the epoxy and thereafter separating the master from the preform, the coated preform forming a multi-faceted polygonal scanner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The process as defined in Claim 4 wherein the facet shaped members of said master are coated with gold, the layer of gold being adhesively separated onto the surface of the epoxy formed on said preform.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The process as defined in claim 5 wherein the gold layer separated onto said epoxy surface corresponds to the facet shaped members on the inner periphery of said master.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A multi-faceted polygonal scanner produced in accordance with the process as defined in claim 1.
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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) | 1981-06-05 | 1981-12-05 | 1982-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-05 | 1985-12-05 | 1986-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-05 | 1989-12-05 | 1990-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |