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Modulated optical energy source

US4668869A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 16, 1985
Grant dateMay 26, 1987
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41J2/02
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An optical radiant energy source capable of far infrared spectrum operation and on-off energy modulation without interruption of the radiation sources operating temperature characteristics. Provisions for radiant energy dissipation as part of the modulation, for achieving uniform output beam dispersion over a specified area, and for airframe mounting of the disclosed apparatus are also included.

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