US4533228A
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Optical image projector for projecting an erect positive image of unity magnification and for minimizing degradation in resolution
Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1983-05-16
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Granted: 1985-08-06
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Expires: 2003-05-16
Abstract
Abstract An optical image projector includes an array of optical elements which projects an erect positive image of an object onto an image receiving surface which is not parallel to the plane of the object. The array, the plane of the object and the image receiving surface are disposed in a manner such that the angles formed between the plane of the object and the image receiving surface on one hand and the optical axis of the array on the other are equal to each other and are disposed on the same side of the optical axis.
Inventors
- 👤 Masaji Nishikawa
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 12:52
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B27/00; G03B27/32; G03B27/52; G03B27/522; G03B27/525; G03B27/526; G03B27/527
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An optical image projector including an array of optical focusing elements which projects an erect positive image of unity magnification of an object onto an image receiving surface which is not parallel to a first plane in which the object is obtained; characterized in that the array, the first plane of the object and an image receiving surface are disposed in a manner such that an angle formed between the optical axis of the array and the plane of the object is substantially equal to an angle formed between the optical axis and the image receiving surface, and is located on the same side of the optical axis as the latter angle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An optical image projector including an array of optical focusing elements which projects an erect positive image of unity magnification of an object onto an image receiving surface which is not parallel to a first plane in which the object is obtained; characterized in that the array, the first plane of the object and an image receiving surface are disposed in a manner such that an angle formed between the optical axis of the array and the plane of the object is substantially equal to an angle formed between the optical axis and the image receiving surface, and is located on the same side of the optical axis as the latter angle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An optical image projector according to claim 1 in which the array comprises an array of converging light transmitting members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
An optical image projector according to claim 1 in which the plane of object is defined by an original surface used in an electrophotographic copying machine and the image receiving surface is defined by the surface of a photosensitive drum.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An optical image projector according to claim 1, in which the array comprises a fiber lens array.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An optical image projector according to claim 1, comprising a projection system comprised of spherical lens elements for creating a positive image of unity magnification in said image receiving surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
An optical image projector according to claim 1, in which the image receiving surface comprises a drum.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
An optical image projector according to claim 6, in which said angle is measured between said optical axis and an imaginary line, which is tangential to the surface of said drum at the point where said optical axis intersects the surface of said drum.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
An optical image projector according to claim 7, in which said drum is a photosensitive drum for performing electrophotographic copying.
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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) | 1988-08-05 | 1989-02-04 | 1989-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-08-05 | 1993-02-04 | 1993-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-08-05 | 1997-02-04 | 1997-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |