US5414255A — Intrusion detector having a generally planar fres…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 165 words

Intrusion detection means for detecting the presence of an intruder within at least one zone (Z) contained in a space to be monitored, comprising: (a) a housing (3) adapted for mounting on a fixed surface at least partially defining said space, said housing containing a chamber and at least one wall opening (5) affording access to said chamber; (b) a sensing element (7) arranged in said chamber; and (c) optical means (10) arranged in said chamber for reflecting and focusing on said sensing element radiant energy produced by an intruder in said zone and introduced into said chamber via said opening, said optical means including: (1) a mirror (10b) having a generally planar mirror surface; and (2) a generally planar lens (10b) arranged adjacent said mirror surface; (3) said mirror and said lens being so arranged that said radiant energy successively passes through said lens, is reflected by said mirror surface, passes a second time through said lens, and is directed on said sensing element.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 165 words

Intrusion detection means for detecting the presence of an intruder within at least one zone (Z) contained in a space to be monitored, comprising: (a) a housing (3) adapted for mounting on a fixed surface at least partially defining said space, said housing containing a chamber and at least one wall opening (5) affording access to said chamber; (b) a sensing element (7) arranged in said chamber; and (c) optical means (10) arranged in said chamber for reflecting and focusing on said sensing element radiant energy produced by an intruder in said zone and introduced into said chamber via said opening, said optical means including: (1) a mirror (10b) having a generally planar mirror surface; and (2) a generally planar lens (10b) arranged adjacent said mirror surface; (3) said mirror and said lens being so arranged that said radiant energy successively passes through said lens, is reflected by said mirror surface, passes a second time through said lens, and is directed on said sensing element.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 17 words

An intrusion detector as defined in claim 1, wherein said lens is arranged on said mirror surface.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 22 words

An intrusion detector as defined in claim 1, wherein said mirror is formed of metal and said mirror surface comprises polished metal.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 18 words

An intrusion detector as defined in claim 1, wherein said mirror is formed of a synthetic plastic material.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 15 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said lens comprises at least one Fresnel lens.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 65 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said housing includes a bottom wall containing said opening, thereby to receive radiant energy from a zone (Z 1 ) arranged below said housing; and further including: (d) means (4) for directing onto said sensing element radiant energy produced by an intruder in at least one other zone (Z 2 -Z 4 ) contained in said monitored space.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 31 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 6, wherein said housing further includes a front wall containing a front aperture, said directing means comprising focusing window means (4) mounted in said front aperture.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 17 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 7, wherein said focusing window means comprises at least one Fresnel lens.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 17 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 8, and further wherein said sensing element comprises a passive infrared sensor.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 94 words

An optical element adapted for use in an intrusion system for receiving and focusing on a sensing element radiant energy produced by an intruder in a zone (Z) of a space being monitored, comprising: (a) a mirror (10b) having a planar mirror surface; and (b) a generally planar lens (10a) adjacent and parallel with said planar mirror surface, said optical element being adapted for arrangement at a position in which the radiant energy successively passes through said lens, is reflected from said mirror surface, returns through said lens, and impinges upon said sensing element.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 94 words

An optical element adapted for use in an intrusion system for receiving and focusing on a sensing element radiant energy produced by an intruder in a zone (Z) of a space being monitored, comprising: (a) a mirror (10b) having a planar mirror surface; and (b) a generally planar lens (10a) adjacent and parallel with said planar mirror surface, said optical element being adapted for arrangement at a position in which the radiant energy successively passes through said lens, is reflected from said mirror surface, returns through said lens, and impinges upon said sensing element.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 22 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 10, and further wherein said mirror is formed of metal and said mirror surface comprises polished metal.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 15 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 10, wherein said mirror is formed of synthetic plastic material.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 15 words

Apparatus as defined in claim 10, wherein said lens comprises at least one Fresnel lens.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 102 words

An intrusion detector for detecting presence of an intruder in one or more zones within a monitored space or movement of said intruder in or between said zones, the intrusion detector comprising: a sensing element; and an optical system for reflecting and focussing radiation from said one or more zones onto the sensing element, the optical system comprising a substantially-planar mirror surface and a lens provided on said mirror surface, the optical element being arranged such that, in use, said radiation passes through the lens, is reflected from the mirror surface, returns through the lens and then impinges upon the sensing element.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 102 words

An intrusion detector for detecting presence of an intruder in one or more zones within a monitored space or movement of said intruder in or between said zones, the intrusion detector comprising: a sensing element; and an optical system for reflecting and focussing radiation from said one or more zones onto the sensing element, the optical system comprising a substantially-planar mirror surface and a lens provided on said mirror surface, the optical element being arranged such that, in use, said radiation passes through the lens, is reflected from the mirror surface, returns through the lens and then impinges upon the sensing element.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 16 words

The intrusion detector according to claim 14, wherein said lens comprises one or more Fresnel lenses.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 15 words

The intrusion detector of claim 14, wherein the sensing element is a passive infrared sensor.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 63 words

The intrusion detector according to claim 14, and comprising: means for mounting the detector to a wall or ceiling; and means for directing radiation onto the sensing element from one or more further zones within said monitored space; wherein said one or more zones are below the detector when mounted and said one or more further zones are front, side and/or upward zones.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1998-05-08	1998-11-07	1999-05-09	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2002-05-08	2002-11-07	2003-05-09	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2006-05-08	2006-11-07	2007-05-09	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Intrusion detector having a generally planar fresnel lens provided on a planar mirror surface

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