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Lens deflection system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1983-03-16
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Granted: 1990-06-19
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Expires: 2003-03-16
Abstract
Abstract A lens deflection system (10) for deflecting radiation emitted from a source. The lens deflection system (10) provides for the varying of the index of refraction of system (10) as a function of location and/or time. Incoming radiation may initially impinge on a planar surface (12) forming a frontal face of system (10) and pass internal to a first radiation transmissive mechanism which may be a plurality of prisms (18, 18' and 18"). The radiation may be deflected upon entering prisms (18, 18' and 18") and then may be further deflected upon passage through rear surfaces (14, 14' and 14") upon entrance into base element (28) which may serve as a second radiation transmissive mechanism. By adjusting the indices of refraction of the prisms (18, 18' and 18") and/or the base element (28), the radiation may be deflected in a predetermined manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesse C. Bunch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:55
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B3/00; G02B3/02; G02B3/08; G02B3/0087; G02B5/00; G02B5/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 64
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) first radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation; and, (b) second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said lens deflection system being adapted to provide a varying index of refraction for said radiation passing internal said first and second radiation transmissive means, at least one of said first and second radiation transmissive means including a pair of at least partially transmissive prism members, each of said prism members being arcuately directed about an axis passing through a plane common to said prism members and each having a different index of refraction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) first radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation; and, (b) second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said lens deflection system being adapted to provide a varying index of refraction for said radiation passing internal said first and second radiation transmissive means, at least one of said first and second radiation transmissive means including a pair of at least partially transmissive prism members, each of said prism members being arcuately directed about an axis passing through a plane common to said prism members and each having a different index of refraction.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of differentially deflecting radiation from a source comprising the steps of placing a lenticulated light transmissive means in the path of said radiation, said lenticulated light transmissive means defining a plurality of adjacent, partially transmissive prism members distributed orthogonally to the direction of said radiation so that different parts of said radiation passes through different ones of said prism members, each of said prism members being arcuately directed, and selecting indices of refraction for said prism members which are different from each other.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
85 words
A method of differentially deflecting radiation from a source comprising the steps of placing a lenticulated light transmissive means in the path of said radiation, said lenticulated light transmissive means defining a plurality of adjacent, partially transmissive prism members distributed orthogonally to the direction of said radiation so that different parts of said radiation passes through different ones of said prism members, each of said prism members being arcuately directed, and selecting indices of refraction for said prism members which are different from each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
130 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) first radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation; and, (b) second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said lens deflection system being adapted to provide a varying index of refraction for said radiation passing internal said first and second radiation transmissive means, at least one of said first and second radiation transmissive means including a pair of at least partially transmissive prism members, at least one of said first and second transmissive means being formed into a closed contour defining at least one chamber therein partially filled with a predetermined material composition, and at least one osmotic membrane member for allowing transport of at least a portion of said predetermined material composition there through.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
130 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) first radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation; and, (b) second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said lens deflection system being adapted to provide a varying index of refraction for said radiation passing internal said first and second radiation transmissive means, at least one of said first and second radiation transmissive means including a pair of at least partially transmissive prism members, at least one of said first and second transmissive means being formed into a closed contour defining at least one chamber therein partially filled with a predetermined material composition, and at least one osmotic membrane member for allowing transport of at least a portion of said predetermined material composition there through.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
151 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) at least a first means in the form of a first holographic diffractive layer member diffracting said radiation impinging on an extended area of said first layer member at a first predetermined angle to a predetermined output angle and transmitting without diffraction said radiation impinging on said extended area at a second predetermined angle; (b) at least a second means in the form of a second holographic diffractive layer member diffracting said radiation transmitted through said first means without diffraction and impinging on an extended area of said second layer member at said second predetermined angle to said predetermined output angle and transmitting without diffraction said radiation diffracted to said predetermined output angle by said first means; (c) said first and second diffraction layer members positioned so that the same radiation passes through both of said layer members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
151 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) at least a first means in the form of a first holographic diffractive layer member diffracting said radiation impinging on an extended area of said first layer member at a first predetermined angle to a predetermined output angle and transmitting without diffraction said radiation impinging on said extended area at a second predetermined angle; (b) at least a second means in the form of a second holographic diffractive layer member diffracting said radiation transmitted through said first means without diffraction and impinging on an extended area of said second layer member at said second predetermined angle to said predetermined output angle and transmitting without diffraction said radiation diffracted to said predetermined output angle by said first means; (c) said first and second diffraction layer members positioned so that the same radiation passes through both of said layer members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 4 where said radiation rays passing external said diffractive layer members are substantially parallel each to the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 5 including a focusing member for focusing said emitted radiation rays to a focus.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 4 where said source faces a radiation input surface of said lens deflection system.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 4 where said source faces a radiation output surface of said lens deflection system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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A lens deflection system as recited in claim 4, wherein said first means transmits radiation impinging on said extended area of said first layer outside of those approximating said first predetermined angle without diffraction and wherein said second means transmits radiation impinging on said extended area of second layer at angles outside of those approximating said second predetermined angle without diffraction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) at least a first radiation transmission means in the form of a holographic diffraction layer deflecting input radiation rays having a first input angular range to a first predetermined radiation ray output angular range and transmitting input radiation having a second input angular range without deflection, said first input angular range and said first output angular range extending over equal angles; and (b) at least a second radiation transmission means in the form of a holographic diffraction layer deflecting input radiation rays having said second input angular range to a second predetermined radiation ray output angular angle and transmitting without deflection input radiation having said first input angular range, said second input angular range and said second output angular range extending over equal angles; (c) said first and second transmission means being positioned so that the same radiation passes through both of said first and second holographic diffraction layers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) at least a first radiation transmission means in the form of a holographic diffraction layer deflecting input radiation rays having a first input angular range to a first predetermined radiation ray output angular range and transmitting input radiation having a second input angular range without deflection, said first input angular range and said first output angular range extending over equal angles; and (b) at least a second radiation transmission means in the form of a holographic diffraction layer deflecting input radiation rays having said second input angular range to a second predetermined radiation ray output angular angle and transmitting without deflection input radiation having said first input angular range, said second input angular range and said second output angular range extending over equal angles; (c) said first and second transmission means being positioned so that the same radiation passes through both of said first and second holographic diffraction layers.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 10 where said first and second predetermined radiation output angular range is substantially equal.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source including radiation transmissive means for deflecting said radiation, said radiation having an output angular range less than an input angular range impinging on said radiation transmissive means where said output angular range is substantially equal to a reciprocal value of an index of refraction of said radiation transmissive means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source including radiation transmissive means for deflecting said radiation, said radiation having an output angular range less than an input angular range impinging on said radiation transmissive means where said output angular range is substantially equal to a reciprocal value of an index of refraction of said radiation transmissive means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 12 where said index of refraction of said radiation transmissive means is substantially equal to 2.0.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 12 or 13 where said radiation transmissive means includes at least one radiation transmissive member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 12 or 13 where said radiation transmissive means includes a multiplicity of radiation transmissive members.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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A heliostat system for focusing radiation from a displaceable source independent of time, including: (a) fixed radiation deflection means comprising a plurality of adjacent prisms with varying indices of refraction for deflecting radiation from different directions and impinging on a frontal face of said radiation deflection means into parallel rays exiting from a rear face of said radiation deflection means, and, (b) a focusing layer member, said parallel rays impinging on said focusing layer members subsequent to passage of said radiation from said rear face of said radiation deflection means, said focusing layer member focusing said rays toward a focal point.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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A heliostat system for focusing radiation from a displaceable source independent of time, including: (a) fixed radiation deflection means comprising a plurality of adjacent prisms with varying indices of refraction for deflecting radiation from different directions and impinging on a frontal face of said radiation deflection means into parallel rays exiting from a rear face of said radiation deflection means, and, (b) a focusing layer member, said parallel rays impinging on said focusing layer members subsequent to passage of said radiation from said rear face of said radiation deflection means, said focusing layer member focusing said rays toward a focal point.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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The heliostat system as recited in claim 16 where said radiation deflection means is substantially contiguous with said focusing layer member.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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The heliostat system as recited in claim 16 where said radiation deflection means includes an index of refraction which has a predetermined varying value with respect to time.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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The heliostat system as recited in claim 18 where said radiation deflection means includes: (a) at least a first radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said first radiation transmissive means having a pair of rear surfaces; (b) at least a second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from one of said first radiation transmissive means rear surfaces to said second radiation transmissive means; and, (c) at least a third radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from the other of said first radiation transmissive means rear surfaces to said third radiation transmissive means.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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The heliostat system as recited in claim 18 where said radiation deflection means includes: (a) first radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation; and, (b) second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said heliostat system being adapted to provide a varying index of refraction for said radiation passing internal said first and second radiation transmissive means.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) a first lenticulated radiation transmissive means, comprising a plurality of at least partially transmissive prism members, for transmissively directing said radiation, said first radiation transmissive means having a pair of rear surfaces and directing differentially oriented incident radiation to different ones of said rear surfaces; (b) second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from one of said first radiation transmissive means rear surfaces to said to said second radiation transmissive means; and, (c) third radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from the other of said first radiation transmissive means rear surfaces to said third radiation transmissive means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) a first lenticulated radiation transmissive means, comprising a plurality of at least partially transmissive prism members, for transmissively directing said radiation, said first radiation transmissive means having a pair of rear surfaces and directing differentially oriented incident radiation to different ones of said rear surfaces; (b) second radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from one of said first radiation transmissive means rear surfaces to said to said second radiation transmissive means; and, (c) third radiation transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from the other of said first radiation transmissive means rear surfaces to said third radiation transmissive means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 21 wherein said second radiation transmissive means includes an at least partially transmissive prism member.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 21 wherein said third radiation transmissive means includes at least a partially transmissive prism member.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 21 where at least one surface of each of said first, second and third transmissive means is lenticulated.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 24 where at least one lenticulated surface of said first radiation transmissive means is contiguously interfaced with at least one lenticulated surface of said second and third radiation transmissive means.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 25 where said index of refraction of at least one of said prism members varies with respect to an extended length of said prism member.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 25 where said index of refraction of at least one of said prism members varies with respect to a direction substantially normal to an extended length of said prism member.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 25 where said index of refraction varies substantially continuously throughout at least a portion of at least one of said lenticulated surfaces.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 25 where said index of refraction varies discretely throughout a portion of at least one of said lenticulated surfaces.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 21 where at least one of said first, second and third transmissive means is formed in closed contour defining at least one chamber therein.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 21 where at least one of said first, second and third transmissive means is formed in a plurality of closed contours defining respective closed contour chambers.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 30 or 31 where at least one chamber is at least partially filled with a solid material composition.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 30 or 31 where at least one chamber is at least partially filled with a liquid composition.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 30 or 31 where at least one chamber is at least partially filled with a gaseous composition.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 30 or 31 where at least one chamber is at least partially filled with a gel composition.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 30 or 31 where at least one chamber is at least partially filled with a plasma composition.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claims 30 or 31 where at least one chamber is at least partially filled with a predetermined material composition.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 37 including means for reversibly transporting said predetermined material composition into at least one of said chambers.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 37 including means for transporting said predetermined material composition within at least one of said chambers.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 37 including means for transporting said predetermined material composition between at least two of said chambers.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 37 including means for transporting ions of said predetermined material composition.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 37 including at least one osmotic membrane member for allowing transport of at least a portion of said predetermined material composition therethrough.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 21 where at least one of said first, second and third radiation transmissive means includes at least one, at least partially reflective surface.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 21 where at least one of said first, second and third radiation transmissive means includes at least one frontal surface.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 44 where said frontal surface is substantially planar in contour.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 44 where each of said prism members includes said frontal surfaces.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 45 where each of said frontal surface contour planes is substantially coincident each with respect to the other.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 44 where at least one of said first, second and third radiation transmissive means includes at least one rear surface.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 48 where each of said prism member rear surfaces are substantially planar in contour.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
78 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) at least a first transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said first transmissive means having a boundary contour substantially approximating a first tetrahedron element; and, (b) at least a second transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from said first transmissive means to said second transmissive means, said first and second transmissive means having indices of refraction which may be varied.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
78 words
A lens deflection system for deflecting radiation emitted from a source comprising: (a) at least a first transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said first transmissive means having a boundary contour substantially approximating a first tetrahedron element; and, (b) at least a second transmissive means for transmissively directing said radiation, said radiation passing from said first transmissive means to said second transmissive means, said first and second transmissive means having indices of refraction which may be varied.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 50 where said second transmissive means includes a boundary contour substantially approximating a second tetrahedron element.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 51 where said first and second transmissive means include at least a pair of surfaces substantially contiguously interfaced each with respect to the other.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
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The lens deflection system as recited in claim 52 including a plurality of tetrahedron elements interfaced each with respect to the other to form a contour substantially approximating a rectangular parallelopiped.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
78 words
A heliostat comprising a plurality of superposed holographic diffraction layers, said holographic diffraction layers, each having a different effect on light rays impinging upon such layer at different angles, said diffraction layers being arranged and the diffractive effect of said layers being selected so that radiation impinging upon said layers at different angles, diffracted by one of said layers, and passing through said superposed layers exits from said superposed layers as parallel rays at substantially the same angle.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
78 words
A heliostat comprising a plurality of superposed holographic diffraction layers, said holographic diffraction layers, each having a different effect on light rays impinging upon such layer at different angles, said diffraction layers being arranged and the diffractive effect of said layers being selected so that radiation impinging upon said layers at different angles, diffracted by one of said layers, and passing through said superposed layers exits from said superposed layers as parallel rays at substantially the same angle.
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