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Fiber laser light projection system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-01-06
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Granted: 1993-08-17
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Expires: 2012-01-06
Abstract
Abstract A single fiber laser light projection system consists of 3 primary elements: (1) a secured fiber capable of generating specular reflections of laser light; (2) a laser beam whose beam diameter exceeds the cross-sectional diameter of said fiber; and (3) an intersection between the fiber and the laser beam at any angle through 90 degrees. Any angle of intersection less than 90 degrees will generate a cone of laser light. The directional tangent of the fiber at the point of intersection will define the cone's vortex, while the laser light will be distributed along the cone's perimeter. When the angle of intersection between the laser beam and the fiber is 90 degrees, a plane of laser light will be projected. A plurality of reflective fibers can be secured to a support structure for use with an incident laser beam. These multiple fibers can be arranged in an orderly fashion for aesthetic purposes, and to support ornamental items such as crystals. A laser beam can be directed into this multiple fiber projection system under the direction of an electromechanical mirrored scanner. Single and multiple fiber laser light projection systems can be used to resolve industrial, educational, military, and aesthetic laser scanning matters in an efficient, economical, and reliable manner.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R. Follis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:46
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B6/00; G02B6/02; G02B27/00; G02B27/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A single fiber laser light projection system comprising: a) a bendable, cylindrically shaped fiber of a given cross-sectional area D, whose exterior surface is capable of generating specular reflections of incident laser light; b) support means for securing said fiber; c) a laser light beam; d) an intersection between said fiber and said laser beam such that the laser beam's diameter exceeds the fiber's diameter D at the point of intersection; and the angle of intersection between said laser beam and said fiber is be determined by the directional tangent ray of said fiber and the direction of said laser beam at the point of intersection; and the angle of intersection between said fiber and said laser beam is any angle value greater than zero degrees and less than or equal to ninety degrees; and such an intersection between said laser beam and said fiber redirects the individual laser light photons in a projection path forming a cone, with the directional tangent of said fiber at the point of intersection forming the vortex axis of the laser light cone, and the laser light being distributed along the perimeter of said cone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
191 words
A single fiber laser light projection system comprising: a) a bendable, cylindrically shaped fiber of a given cross-sectional area D, whose exterior surface is capable of generating specular reflections of incident laser light; b) support means for securing said fiber; c) a laser light beam; d) an intersection between said fiber and said laser beam such that the laser beam's diameter exceeds the fiber's diameter D at the point of intersection; and the angle of intersection between said laser beam and said fiber is be determined by the directional tangent ray of said fiber and the direction of said laser beam at the point of intersection; and the angle of intersection between said fiber and said laser beam is any angle value greater than zero degrees and less than or equal to ninety degrees; and such an intersection between said laser beam and said fiber redirects the individual laser light photons in a projection path forming a cone, with the directional tangent of said fiber at the point of intersection forming the vortex axis of the laser light cone, and the laser light being distributed along the perimeter of said cone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The single fiber laser light projection system of claim 1 wherein the angle of intersection between said fiber and said laser beam occurs at 90 degrees, redirecting the individual laser light photons in a projection path forming a plane of laser light.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The single fiber laser light projection system of claim 1 wherein said fiber is translucent in nature, capable of both reflecting and refracting incident laser light.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The single fiber laser light projection system of claim 2 wherein said fiber is translucent in nature, capable of both reflecting and refracting incident laser light.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The single fiber laser light projection system of claim 1 wherein said fiber is positioned in space in a taut, linear manner.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The single fiber laser light projection system of claim 2 wherein said fiber is positioned in space in a taut, linear manner.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The single fiber laser light projection system of claim 5 wherein said fiber is translucent, capable of both reflecting and refracting incident laser light.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The single fiber laser light projection system of claim 6 wherein said fiber is translucent, capable of both reflecting and refracting incident laser light.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
79 words
A multiple fiber laser light projection system comprising: a) a three dimensional support structure; b) a plurality of bendable, cylindrically shaped fiber sections, the exterior surface of said fiber sections being capable of generating specular reflections of incident laser light; and c) a means of securing said plurality of fiber sections to said support structure; and d) said fibers being secured in a sparse arrangement within the three dimensional structure, allowing for transparent viewing thru the plurality of fibers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
79 words
A multiple fiber laser light projection system comprising: a) a three dimensional support structure; b) a plurality of bendable, cylindrically shaped fiber sections, the exterior surface of said fiber sections being capable of generating specular reflections of incident laser light; and c) a means of securing said plurality of fiber sections to said support structure; and d) said fibers being secured in a sparse arrangement within the three dimensional structure, allowing for transparent viewing thru the plurality of fibers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 9 wherein said fibers are secured to said support structure in a taut, linear manner.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 10 wherein a plurality of said fibers form the outline of a three dimensional geometric structure, with each point on each fiber section capable of being described in space through a mathematical equation relative to a point of origin locatable within said structure.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
29 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 11 wherein said fiber sections are oriented within said support structure to form an hour glass shaped cone pair arrangement.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 9 wherein said fiber sections is translucent in nature, capable of both reflecting and refracting incident laser light.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 9, further including at least 1 flat panel surface attached across a face of the support structure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
36 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 9 wherein said support structure contains panels on each exterior side, with at least 1 panel being clear to allow for laser light transmission into the system.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
23 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 11, further including at least one multifaceted crystal supported within said fiber section pattern.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 11, further including at least one flat geometric panel, capable of generating specular reflections of incident laser light, and supported within the fiber sections.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
58 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 11, further a including a laser light scattering composition comprising: a) any clear medium for transmission of laser light; and b) a chemical additive to be mixed with said clear medium to create an environment of suspended particles, said particles being conducive to the scattering of laser light photons.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
44 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 11, further including a laser beam directed into said projection system, the diameter of said laser beam being greater than the cross-sectional diameter of all reflective fibers upon laser beam entry within said projection system.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
The multiple fiber laser light projection system of claim 19, further including an electromechanical scanner, said scanner containing a mirror, said scanner being capable of changing its mirror's position with time through the use of internal or external controlling electrical hardware.
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