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Ultraviolet ray projector

Assignee: Lonseal Corp
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Filing: 1979-01-11
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Granted: 1980-12-23
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Expires: 1999-01-11
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Abstract

Abstract An ultraviolet ray projector comprises a reflector; a mercury lamp disposed in the reflector; a casing having one opening port which receives the reflector and the mercury lamp; a holder connected on an outer wall of the casing. The opening port of the casing has a shielding mechanism for controlling diffusion of ultraviolet rays.

Inventors

  • 👤 Mitsuru Sugiyama
  • 👤 Yoshitake Fukui
  • 👤 Yoshio Yazaki
  • 👤 Haruaki Ono
  • 👤 Shusaku Nakanishi

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-01 22:04
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05D; B05D3/00; B05D3/06; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/24

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim 177 words
An ultraviolet ray projector device for use in curing paint which comprises: an elongated reflector; a tubular ultraviolet lamp disposed in said reflector; an elongated casing having an opening port in one side, said reflector and said ultraviolet lamp being disposed in said casing; a truck frame, said casing being attached to said truck frame; a pair of main wheels rotatably attached to said truck frame, said pair of main wheels having a first common axis of rotation; at least one elongated support member having a first end and a second end, said first end being pivotably attached to said truck frame, said elongated support member pivoting about a second axis which is parallel to said first axis; and at least one sub-wheel rotatably attached to said second end of said elongated support member; whereby the elevation angle of the ultraviolet rays produced by said tubular lamp relative to a work surface and the distance from said tubular lamp to said work surface is controlled by pivoting said elongated support member about said second axis of rotation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 177 words
An ultraviolet ray projector device for use in curing paint which comprises: an elongated reflector; a tubular ultraviolet lamp disposed in said reflector; an elongated casing having an opening port in one side, said reflector and said ultraviolet lamp being disposed in said casing; a truck frame, said casing being attached to said truck frame; a pair of main wheels rotatably attached to said truck frame, said pair of main wheels having a first common axis of rotation; at least one elongated support member having a first end and a second end, said first end being pivotably attached to said truck frame, said elongated support member pivoting about a second axis which is parallel to said first axis; and at least one sub-wheel rotatably attached to said second end of said elongated support member; whereby the elevation angle of the ultraviolet rays produced by said tubular lamp relative to a work surface and the distance from said tubular lamp to said work surface is controlled by pivoting said elongated support member about said second axis of rotation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 41 words
An ultraviolet ray projector device for use in curing paint as recited in claim 1, wherein: said casing is attached to said truck frame such that an axis passing through said tubular lamp is parallel to said first axis of rotation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 41 words
An ultraviolet ray projector device for use in curing paint as recited in claim 1, wherein; said casing is attached to said truck frame such that an axis passing through said tubular lamp is perpendicular to said first axis of rotation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 60 words
An ultraviolet ray projector device for use in curing paint as recited in claim 1, wherein said reflector comprises: a pair of mirrors, said mirrors each being rotatable about axes parallel to an axis passing through said tubular lamp; and means for rotating said pair of mirrors such that said mirrors alternately form a reflective surface and a shutter mechanism.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 25 words
An ultraviolet ray projector device for use in curing paint as recited in claim 1, which further comprises: driving means fo propelling said main wheels.

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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) 1983-12-23 1984-06-23 1984-12-23 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1987-12-23 1988-06-23 1988-12-23 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1991-12-23 1992-06-23 1992-12-23 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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