US4300831A
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Slit exposure type illumination apparatus
Assignee: Ricoh Co Ltd
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Filing: 1980-03-10
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Granted: 1981-11-17
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Expires: 2000-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines comprising a reflector having a quadratic reflecting surface, a hollow cylindrical member, at least part of which has the property of reflecting infrared light and allowing visible light to pass through and which is disposed near the focal line of the reflector, and a linear light source which is disposed near or in conformity with the focal line of the reflector, within the hollow member, so as to cause infrared light emitted from the linear light source to return to the linear light source by the hollow member to save electric energy required for the linear light source.
Inventors
- 👤 Kouki Isago
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:19
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03G; G03G15/00; G03G15/04; G03G15/04036; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/54; G03B27/542
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
60 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines comprising: a reflector having a quadratic reflecting surface, a hollow member made of a material which allows visible light to pass through and reflects infrared light and which is disposed near the focal line of said reflector, and a linear light source which is disposed inside said hollow member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
60 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines comprising: a reflector having a quadratic reflecting surface, a hollow member made of a material which allows visible light to pass through and reflects infrared light and which is disposed near the focal line of said reflector, and a linear light source which is disposed inside said hollow member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 1, in which said reflector has an elliptic surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 1, in which said reflector has elliptic surface divided in two, each of which shares an identical focal line of said reflector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 1, in which said hollow member is made of a light transmissible material which is coated with indium oxide doped with tin.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 2, in which the central axis of said hollow member is in conformity with one focal line of said reflector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 3, in which said hollow member is a cylinder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 4, in which said reflector having two divided elliptic surfaces is connected to a semi-cylindrical reflector which is projected outwards in the opposite direction of said focal line at the divided opposite edges of said reflector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
47 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 4, in which said hollow member comprises a semi-cylindrical member which is connected to said two divided elliptic surfaces of said reflector and which is projected in the direction of said focal line.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 4 or 8, in which said semi-cylindrical reflector and said semi-cylindrical member have an identical center and an equal radius.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A slit exposure type illumination apparatus for use in copying machines as in claim 1, in which the radius of said semi-cylindrical member is smaller than that of said semi-cylindrical reflector.
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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) | 1984-11-16 | 1985-05-18 | 1985-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-11-16 | 1989-05-18 | 1989-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-11-16 | 1993-05-18 | 1993-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |