US4456828A
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Optoelectronic coupler housing
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1979-10-15
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Granted: 1984-06-26
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Expires: 1999-10-15
Abstract
Abstract A housing for positioning a discrete optoelectronic emitter and a discrete optoelectronic sensor to function as a coupler. The same housing provides the option for either reflective or transmissive mode operation. The discrete devices are removable to permit substitutions of devices having differing characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel W. Mason
- 👤 David W. Stevenson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:21
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/24; G02B6/42; G02B6/4295; G02B6/4292; H; H10; H10F; H10F55/00; H10F55/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A housing for at least a pair of separately-packaged optoelectronic devices including an optical emitter and an optical sensor comprising: a body containing receptor cavities for holding said emitter and said sensor in predetermined positions and providing at least two optical paths between said emitter and said sensor devices; a first of said optical paths optically coupling said emitter and said sensor directly and a second of said optical paths being indirect and incomplete without reflective means external to said housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A housing for at least a pair of separately-packaged optoelectronic devices including an optical emitter and an optical sensor comprising: a body containing receptor cavities for holding said emitter and said sensor in predetermined positions and providing at least two optical paths between said emitter and said sensor devices; a first of said optical paths optically coupling said emitter and said sensor directly and a second of said optical paths being indirect and incomplete without reflective means external to said housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The housing of claim 1 further comprising channel means in said body generally transverse to said first optical path to permit interruption of said optical coupling.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-06-26 | 1987-12-26 | 1988-06-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-26 | 1991-12-26 | 1992-06-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-26 | 1995-12-26 | 1996-06-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |