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Process for the most uniform illumination of a surface by a collimated beam of rays and arrangement for laser diagnostic
Assignee: Forschungszentrum Jülich
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Filing: 1981-11-24
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Granted: 1984-05-29
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Expires: 2001-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A process for the most uniformly possible illumination of a surface by a limated beam of rays with arbitrary distribution of the beam intensities. An equalization in intensity is achieved in a plane perpendicular to the direction of the beam in that, in the parallel beam path extending perpendicular to the beam direction a generally planoconvex beveled or faceted lens with congruent square or hexagonal surface elements is interposed at a distance from the surface which is to be illuminated corresponding to the focusing distance.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz Hartwig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 05:31
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/09; G02B27/0927; G02B27/0938; G02B27/095; G02B27/0955; G02B3/00; G02B3/02; G02B3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Arrangement for the illumination of a target surface wherein the light intensities at each point of this surface are uniform, including projecting a collimated beam of light with arbitrary local distribution of the light intensities towards said surface; comprising a light source for projecting a collimated beam of light; a target surface receiving said beam of light and being illuminated thereby; a generally planoconvex polyhedral lens interposed in the path of the light beam at a distance from the target surface to be illuminated corresponding to the focal distance of said lens, the planar surface of said planoconvex lens being oriented to extend perpendicular to the direction of said light beam, said lens having the convex polyhedral surface thereof composed of congruent plane surface elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Arrangement for the illumination of a target surface wherein the light intensities at each point of this surface are uniform, including projecting a collimated beam of light with arbitrary local distribution of the light intensities towards said surface; comprising a light source for projecting a collimated beam of light; a target surface receiving said beam of light and being illuminated thereby; a generally planoconvex polyhedral lens interposed in the path of the light beam at a distance from the target surface to be illuminated corresponding to the focal distance of said lens, the planar surface of said planoconvex lens being oriented to extend perpendicular to the direction of said light beam, said lens having the convex polyhedral surface thereof composed of congruent plane surface elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said surface elements being square in configuration.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
Arrangement as claimed in claim 1, said surface elements being hexagonal in configuration.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
Arranged being used in laser diagnostic arrangement being of particular use in laser diagnostic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
Arranged being used in laser diagnostic arrangement being of particular use in laser diagnostic.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-05-29 | 1987-11-28 | 1988-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-05-29 | 1991-11-28 | 1992-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-05-29 | 1995-11-28 | 1996-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |