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Facetted reflector
Assignee: Xerox Corp
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Filing: 1981-06-29
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Granted: 1982-09-21
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Expires: 2001-06-29
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. Steibitz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:54
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/54; G03B27/542
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
An illumination system for 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, a reflector located on the opposite side of said scan strip with its reflective surface facing said light source aperture, said light source providing two components of light to said scan strip, one component being directly transmitted through said aperture to said scan strip and the second component being reflected from said reflector to said scan strip, 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 the entire aperture of said illumination source is visible at said scan strip.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
An illumination system for 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, a reflector located on the opposite side of said scan strip with its reflective surface facing said light source aperture, said light source providing two components of light to said scan strip, one component being directly transmitted through said aperture to said scan strip and the second component being reflected from said reflector to said scan strip, 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 the entire aperture of said illumination source is visible at said scan strip.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1985-09-20 | 1986-03-22 | 1986-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-09-20 | 1990-03-22 | 1990-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-09-20 | 1994-03-22 | 1994-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |