US4251129A
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Photoelectric detecting device
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1978-10-05
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Granted: 1981-02-17
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Expires: 1998-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A photoelectric detecting device in which a photoelectric detecting system for scanning a surface to be inspected by a light beam and for receiving the light from the inspected surface by a photoelectric detector is partly common to an observation optical system for illuminating the inspected surface with an illuminating light and for observing the inspected surface. The device has a dichroic mirror and a polarizing beam splitter, whereby photoelectric detection is effected without loss of light and without adverse effect of the illuminating light.
Inventors
- 👤 Akiyoshi Suzki
- 👤 Ichiro Kano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:31
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F9/00; G03F9/70; G03F9/7065; G02; G02B; G02B26/00; G02B26/08; G02B26/10; G02B26/12; G02B27/00; G02B27/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A device for scanning with a light beam two objects each having a flat reflection surface and an inclined reflection surface inclined relative to the flat reflection surface comprising: image forming optical means for imaging one of said objects on another object positioned between said two objects, a scanning optical system for scanning a surface of said objects by a light spot, said scanning optical system including a light source of linear polarized light, means for varying the polarized state of the light positioned between said two objects, photodetector means for detecting light reflected from one of said objects, filter means for intercepting light from the flat reflection surface, and for passing light from the inclined reflection surface to said photodetector, separating means for separating light passed through said varying means from unpassed light whereby said photodetector can receive only light passed through said varying means and reflected from said inclined surface.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
152 words
A device for scanning with a light beam two objects each having a flat reflection surface and an inclined reflection surface inclined relative to the flat reflection surface comprising: image forming optical means for imaging one of said objects on another object positioned between said two objects, a scanning optical system for scanning a surface of said objects by a light spot, said scanning optical system including a light source of linear polarized light, means for varying the polarized state of the light positioned between said two objects, photodetector means for detecting light reflected from one of said objects, filter means for intercepting light from the flat reflection surface, and for passing light from the inclined reflection surface to said photodetector, separating means for separating light passed through said varying means from unpassed light whereby said photodetector can receive only light passed through said varying means and reflected from said inclined surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein said first source means is a laser.
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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) | 1984-02-17 | 1984-08-18 | 1985-02-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-02-17 | 1988-08-18 | 1989-02-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-02-17 | 1992-08-18 | 1993-02-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |