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US3226830A
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Mechanism for precise angular positioning of optical devices
Assignee: Newport Corp USA
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Filing: 1964-05-01
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1984-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Everitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:30
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/003; G02B7/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A MECHANISM FOR PRECISE ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF AN OPTICAL DEVICE, COMPRISING: A FIRST PAIR OF PERPENDICULARLY DISPOSED LEAF SPRINGS; MEANS FOR CONSTRAINING SAID FIRST PAIR OF LEAF SPRINGS AGAINST BENDING SO THAT SAID SPRINGS CAN ROTATE ONLY BY TWISTING ABOUT A FIRST AXIS DEFINED BY THE INTERSECTION OF THE PLANES IN WHICH SAID SPRINGS ARE DISPOSED; A SECOND PAIR OF PERPENDICULARLY DISPOSED LEAF SPRINGS; MEANS FOR CONSTRAINING SAID SECOND PAIR OF LEAF SPRINGS; MEANS FOR CONSTRAINING SAID SECOND PAIR OF LEAF SPRINGS AGAINST BENDING SO THAT SAID SPRINGS CAN ROTATE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A MECHANISM FOR PRECISE ANGULAR ADJUSTMENT OF AN OPTICAL DEVICE, COMPRISING: A FIRST PAIR OF PERPENDICULARLY DISPOSED LEAF SPRINGS; MEANS FOR CONSTRAINING SAID FIRST PAIR OF LEAF SPRINGS AGAINST BENDING SO THAT SAID SPRINGS CAN ROTATE ONLY BY TWISTING ABOUT A FIRST AXIS DEFINED BY THE INTERSECTION OF THE PLANES IN WHICH SAID SPRINGS ARE DISPOSED; A SECOND PAIR OF PERPENDICULARLY DISPOSED LEAF SPRINGS; MEANS FOR CONSTRAINING SAID SECOND PAIR OF LEAF SPRINGS; MEANS FOR CONSTRAINING SAID SECOND PAIR OF LEAF SPRINGS AGAINST BENDING SO THAT SAID SPRINGS CAN ROTATE
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |