US3748016A
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Image transmission and presentation device
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-22
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1991-12-22
Abstract
Abstract Means for employing fiber optics in conjunction with a user''s head piece for transmitting visual information from a remote source and for superimposing said information in the user''s field of vision without altering his range of vision.
Inventors
- 👤 F Rossire
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:32
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B27/00; G02B27/01; G02B27/017; G02B27/0172; G02B27/0101; G02B6/00; G02B6/04; G02B6/06; G02B2027/0143; G02B27/0149; G02B2027/0169
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
An image transfer and presentation system in conjunction with a head piece worn by a user, comprising: a cathode ray tube supported for displaying the image; a tapered coherent bundle of optical fibers disposed adjacent the cathode ray tube for reducing the image therefrom; a coherent optical fiber conduit coupled to the image reducing bundle; said cathode ray tube, image reducing bundle and conduit supported remote from the head piece. another coherent optical fiber conduit; means for removably coupling said conduit to the first mentioned conduit; another tapered coherent bundle of optical fibers coupled to the second mentioned conduit for magnifying the reduced image transferred through said second and fiRst mentioned conduits; optical means arranged with said last mentioned optical bundle for presenting the magnified image therefrom in the focal plane of the user; and the second mentioned conduit and bundle and the optical means supported on the head piece worn by the user.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
An image transfer and presentation system in conjunction with a head piece worn by a user, comprising: a cathode ray tube supported for displaying the image; a tapered coherent bundle of optical fibers disposed adjacent the cathode ray tube for reducing the image therefrom; a coherent optical fiber conduit coupled to the image reducing bundle; said cathode ray tube, image reducing bundle and conduit supported remote from the head piece. another coherent optical fiber conduit; means for removably coupling said conduit to the first mentioned conduit; another tapered coherent bundle of optical fibers coupled to the second mentioned conduit for magnifying the reduced image transferred through said second and fiRst mentioned conduits; optical means arranged with said last mentioned optical bundle for presenting the magnified image therefrom in the focal plane of the user; and the second mentioned conduit and bundle and the optical means supported on the head piece worn by the user.
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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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |