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Integral lens cathode ray tube system

Assignee: GTE Sylvania Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-18
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Granted: 1979-04-17
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Expires: 1997-07-18
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Abstract

Abstract An integral lens cathode ray tube system includes a cathode ray tube having an electron gun for providing a visual display on a substantially spherical-shaped viewing portion and a glass panel affixed to the viewing portion by a resin disposed therebetween and optically matched to the glass panel and viewing portion of the cathode ray tube.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert B. Mitchell
  • 👤 John P. O'Donnell
  • 👤 Harry R. Swank

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-26 19:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J29/00; H01J29/86; H01J29/89; H01J2229/00; H01J2229/89; H01J2229/8901; H01J2229/8907; H01J2229/893

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 86 words
An integral cathode ray tube lens system suitable for use in a projection television system comprising: a cathode ray tube having an electron gun for providing a visual display on a substantially rectangular, spherical, and concave-shaped viewing portion; and an optically matched resin adapted to the contour of and affixed to said viewing portion, said resin formed to have a substantially rectangular, spherical, and convex-shaped viewing portion and providing a double concave compensating lens system whereby a visual image is focused on a substantially planar surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 86 words
An integral cathode ray tube lens system suitable for use in a projection television system comprising: a cathode ray tube having an electron gun for providing a visual display on a substantially rectangular, spherical, and concave-shaped viewing portion; and an optically matched resin adapted to the contour of and affixed to said viewing portion, said resin formed to have a substantially rectangular, spherical, and convex-shaped viewing portion and providing a double concave compensating lens system whereby a visual image is focused on a substantially planar surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 52 words
The integral cathode ray tube lens system of claim 1 wherein is included a substantially rectangular, spherical, concave-shaped glass panel disposed in back-to-back relationship with said viewing portion of said cathode ray tube and affixed thereto by said resin, said viewing portion and glass panel forming a double concave compensating lens system.

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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) 1982-04-16 1982-10-16 1983-04-17 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1986-04-16 1986-10-16 1987-04-17 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1990-04-16 1990-10-16 1991-04-17 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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