US4141060A
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Ultraviolet light processor having movable reflectors
Assignee: AETEK INTERNATIONAL Inc
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Filing: 1977-02-08
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Granted: 1979-02-20
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Expires: 1997-02-08
Abstract
Abstract Ultraviolet light processors are provided with means for moving concave cylindrical reflectors toward and away from generally linear sources of ultraviolet light associated with the reflectors to change the distribution of intensity of ultraviolet light impinging upon a workpiece.
Inventors
- 👤 James K. Lackore
- 👤 Warren J. Ramler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:07
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F23/00; B41F23/04; B41F23/0403; B41F23/0406; B41F23/0409; F; F21; F21V; F21V29/00; F21V29/50; F21V29/502; F21V29/505; F21V7/00; F21V7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An ultraviolet light processor for curing ultraviolet light sensitive coatings upon a workpiece, comprising: a housing; means for moving a coated workpiece through said housing; at least one ultraviolet light source mounted in said housing for radiating ultraviolet light upon said coated workpiece moving through said housing, wherein said light source is of a generally linear configuration; a concave substantially elliptical cylindrical reflector disposed in parallel relationship with said light source for reflecting ultraviolet light from said light source to said coated workpiece; and means for moving said reflector as a whole toward and away from said light source and said workpiece moving means to thereby change the distribution of intensity of ultraviolet light impinging upon said coated workpiece.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An ultraviolet light processor for curing ultraviolet light sensitive coatings upon a workpiece, comprising: a housing; means for moving a coated workpiece through said housing; at least one ultraviolet light source mounted in said housing for radiating ultraviolet light upon said coated workpiece moving through said housing, wherein said light source is of a generally linear configuration; a concave substantially elliptical cylindrical reflector disposed in parallel relationship with said light source for reflecting ultraviolet light from said light source to said coated workpiece; and means for moving said reflector as a whole toward and away from said light source and said workpiece moving means to thereby change the distribution of intensity of ultraviolet light impinging upon said coated workpiece.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The ultraviolet light processor of claim 1 wherein the eccentricity of said concave substantially elliptical cylindrical reflector is in the range of from about 0.2 to about 0.9.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The ultraviolet light processor of claim 1 wherein the light source and said concave substantially elliptical cylindrical reflector are disposed transversely to the direction of workpiece movement.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The ultraviolet light processor of claim 1 including at least one conduit affixed to said reflector for carrying coolant to cool said reflector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The ultraviolet light processor of claim 1 wherein said means for moving a workpiece is a conveyor.
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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) | 1982-02-19 | 1982-08-21 | 1983-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-02-19 | 1986-08-21 | 1987-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-02-19 | 1990-08-21 | 1991-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |