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System and method for a precision variable focus telescope

US12019230B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc. · US

Inventors

Nathan E. Rines · Hollis, US
Heather L. Keegan · Goffstown, US
Kevin A. LaRochelle · Goffstown, US
Paul Messier · Brookline, US
Stephen J. Pond · Ayer, US
Michael Powers · Lemon Grove, US
Glen A. Rines · Hollis, US
Donald K. Smith · Rye, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jun 29, 2020
Grant date	Jun 25, 2024
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 16, 2041

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B23/16
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A system and method are disclosed for a precision variable-focus telescope that includes a telescope housing containing an optical system; a gap pad including a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the gap pad is attached to the telescope housing; a heat spreader including a first side and a second side, wherein the heat spreader is contiguous with the telescope housing and wherein the second side of the heat spreader is attached to the second side of the gap pad; a temperature-sensing device connected to the first side of the heat spreader; and an electric-film heater including a first side and a second side, wherein the second side of the electric-film heater is attached to the first side of the heat spreader.

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