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Optical projection and scanning apparatus

US4068947A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 1976
Grant dateJan 17, 1978
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Expiry dateMar 29, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/70358
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A unity magnification catoptric image-forming system and an illumination system on the one hand, and an object- and image-surface supporting means on the other hand, are arranged for relative movement to retain the object and image surfaces in unity magnification conjugate planes of the catoptric system while effecting a scanning-type exposure of successive portions of the image surface to successively illuminated portions of the object. Fine motion mechanisms permit accurate preliminary adjustment of the object- and image-receiving surfaces relative to each other while under visual examination with the aid of the catoptric image-forming system.

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