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Facetted reflector
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1978-05-03
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Granted: 1980-02-26
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Expires: 1998-05-03
Abstract
Abstract A facetted reflector faces a linear scanning illumination source and directs light onto an object plane. The tilt angle and length of each linear mirror segment (facet) comprising the reflector are designed to achieve maximum illumination at an object scan line consistent with the geometry of the particular illumination system.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen T. Avery
- 👤 John A. Durbin
- 👤 William L. Lama
- 👤 Paul H. Stiebitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:55
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/522; G03B27/525
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
In a photocopier, a scanning illumination system for incrementally illuminating a scan strip on an object surface, including a linear light source disposed adjacent to and on one side of said scan strip said light source having an aperture defined through a portion thereof through which light is directed to said scan strip, a reflector located on the opposite side of said scan strip with its reflective surface facing said light source aperture so as to reflect illumination from said light source towards said scan strip,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a photocopier, a scanning illumination system for incrementally illuminating a scan strip on an object surface, including a linear light source disposed adjacent to and on one side of said scan strip said light source having an aperture defined through a portion thereof through which light is directed to said scan strip, a reflector located on the opposite side of said scan strip with its reflective surface facing said light source aperture so as to reflect illumination from said light source towards said scan strip,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
said reflector comprising a plurality of plane mirror facets, each facet having an individual surface length and disposed at an individual angle to a plane normal to said object surface such that every point on each facet surface reflects light received from said illumination source onto an instantaneous scan line within said scan strip, and means to effect relative scan travel of said object surface and said illumination system.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
said reflector comprising a plurality of plane mirror facets, each facet having an individual surface length and disposed at an individual angle to a plane normal to said object surface such that every point on each facet surface reflects light received from said illumination source onto an instantaneous scan line within said scan strip, and means to effect relative scan travel of said object surface and said illumination system.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The illumination system of claim 1 wherein said reflector occupies a distance V in a plane normal to said object surface, said distance V defining the maximum effective reflector width available for the particular system.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The illumination system of claim 2 wherein said reflector comprises between 2 and 6 facets.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The illumination system of claim 2 wherein said aperture is between 45° and 60°.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The illumination system of claims 3 or 4 wherein the number of facets is inversely proportional to aperture size.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The illumination system of claim 1 wherein said reflector is operatively connected to said light source and said means to effect relative scan travel causes said reflector/light source combination to move past said object surface.
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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) | 1983-02-25 | 1983-08-27 | 1984-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-25 | 1987-08-27 | 1988-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-25 | 1991-08-27 | 1992-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |