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US4145722A
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Image pickup tube devices
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1977-06-27
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Granted: 1979-03-20
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Expires: 1997-06-27
Abstract
Abstract In an image pickup tube device of the class comprising an image pickup tube including a face plate and a coil assembly surrounding the tube and a bias light source device including a plurality of luminous elements mounted in a hollow circular disc shaped frame, the frame is positioned in coaxial relationship with respect to the image pickup tube device by a recess provided for the frame for receiving the face plate, an annular projection at one end of the coil assembly for receiving the frame, or both.
Inventors
- 👤 Fumihide Takeuti
- 👤 Toru Takigawa
- 👤 Kenichi Takada
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:26
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N23/00; H04N23/56
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In an image pickup tube device of the type comprising an image pickup tube having a face plate at one end and a coil assembly surrounding said tube concentrically therewith with a small clearance therebetween, and a bias light source device including a plurality of luminous elements mounted in a hollow circular disc shaped frame for irradiating said face plate with bias light, the improvement wherein said frame has a first circular recess on one side thereof facing the face plate for snugly receiving said face plate such that said frame may be mounted directly to said face plate in coaxial relationship with respect to said image pickup tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In an image pickup tube device of the type comprising an image pickup tube having a face plate at one end and a coil assembly surrounding said tube concentrically therewith with a small clearance therebetween, and a bias light source device including a plurality of luminous elements mounted in a hollow circular disc shaped frame for irradiating said face plate with bias light, the improvement wherein said frame has a first circular recess on one side thereof facing the face plate for snugly receiving said face plate such that said frame may be mounted directly to said face plate in coaxial relationship with respect to said image pickup tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
The improvement according to claim 1 which further comprises a second circular recess defined by an annular projection formed on one end of said coil assembly for receiving said frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improvement according to claim 2 wherein said projection comprises a series of projections arranged on a circle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
111 words
In an image pickup tube device of the type comprising an image pickup tube having a face plate at one end and a coil assembly surrounding said tube concentrically therewith with a small clearance therebetween, and a bias light source device including a plurality of luminous elements mounted in a hollow circular disc shaped frame for irradiating said face plate with bias light, the improvement which comprises a circular recess defined by an annular projection formed on the front end of said coil assembly for snugly receiving said frame such that said frame may be mounted directly to said coil assembly in coaxial relationship with respect to said image pickup tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
111 words
In an image pickup tube device of the type comprising an image pickup tube having a face plate at one end and a coil assembly surrounding said tube concentrically therewith with a small clearance therebetween, and a bias light source device including a plurality of luminous elements mounted in a hollow circular disc shaped frame for irradiating said face plate with bias light, the improvement which comprises a circular recess defined by an annular projection formed on the front end of said coil assembly for snugly receiving said frame such that said frame may be mounted directly to said coil assembly in coaxial relationship with respect to said image pickup tube.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The improvement according to claim 4 wherein said projection comprises a series of projections arranged on a circle.
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) | 1982-03-19 | 1982-09-18 | 1983-03-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-03-19 | 1986-09-18 | 1987-03-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-03-19 | 1990-09-18 | 1991-03-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |