US3815429A
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Precision non-translating mirror/lens mount
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1973-04-19
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Granted: 1974-06-11
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Expires: 1993-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A mirror mounting and adjusting means which permits precise, remote, adjustment of the fully reflecting mirror in a laser cavity within an environment subject to large mechanical and/or acoustical vibration.
Inventors
- 👤 H Goulart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:52
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/05; H01S3/08; H01S3/086; G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1822; G02B7/1824; G02B7/1825; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576; Y10T74/18752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
An adjustable mirror mount useful in an optical system; which comprises, a support means, a face plate upon which a mirror is mounted, said face plate comprising a shaped outer edge, a seat supported by said support means coaxial with said face plate for receiving said face plate with said shaped outer edge seated within said seat and movable thereto, an elongated shaft secured to said face plate coaxial longitudinally therewith, said shaft extending from said face plate through said support means, means secured to said shaft for forcefully securing said face plate within said seat, sleeve means secured to said support means relative to said shaft extension, and adjusting means secured to said sleeve means angularly for adjusting said shaft and said mirror relative to the longitudinal axis of said face plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
An adjustable mirror mount useful in an optical system; which comprises, a support means, a face plate upon which a mirror is mounted, said face plate comprising a shaped outer edge, a seat supported by said support means coaxial with said face plate for receiving said face plate with said shaped outer edge seated within said seat and movable thereto, an elongated shaft secured to said face plate coaxial longitudinally therewith, said shaft extending from said face plate through said support means, means secured to said shaft for forcefully securing said face plate within said seat, sleeve means secured to said support means relative to said shaft extension, and adjusting means secured to said sleeve means angularly for adjusting said shaft and said mirror relative to the longitudinal axis of said face plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
An adjustable mirror mount as claimed in claim 1; wherein, said seat for receiving said face plate is a frutum of a cone with the seat a flat surface.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An adjustable mirror mount as claimed in claim 2; wherein, the included angle of said frustum of a cone is 90*.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
An adjustable mirror mount as claimed in claim 3; wherein, said outer shaped edge of said face plate is cut on the radius of a sphere with the center of the sphere on the center line through said face plate and said shaft secured thereto.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
An adjustable mirror mount as claimed in claim 4; wherein, said means secured to said shaft for forcing said face plate into its seat is a spring surrounding said shaft.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
An adjustable mirror mount as claimed in claim 5; wherein, said means secured to said support relative to said shaft is a tubular sleeve surrounding said shaft.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
An adjustable mirror mount as claimed in claim 6; wherein, said adjustable means is secured to the outer end of said sleeve, and said adjustable means includes two pair of oppositely disposed micrometers, each micrometer positioned 90* apart and surrounding said shaft.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-06-10 | 1977-12-10 | 1978-06-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-06-10 | 1981-12-10 | 1982-06-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-06-10 | 1985-12-10 | 1986-06-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |