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Optical devices

US4854659A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1988
Grant dateAug 8, 1989
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/4214
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical transmitter assembly (1) comprises an optical source (20) and an optical detector (20) arranged to receive light output from the source (10) indirectly via a reflector (30). The source (10), the detector (20), and the reflector (30) are mounted on a common support structure (40). A unitized light reflector assembly (70) having the reflector (30) and detector (20) on a ceramic plate (72) is also disclosed.

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