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Articulating infrared window

US8023818B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11References

21Claims

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Assignee

Fluke Corporation · US

Inventors

Roger Schmidt · Poughkeepsie, US
Michael D. Stuart · Issaquah, US

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 24, 2008
Grant date	Sep 20, 2011
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Feb 22, 2029

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B7/24
WIPO fieldOptics
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An articulating infrared window to be installed into a panel of a cabinet is disclosed. The window includes a window housing and an infrared transparent pane. The infrared transparent pane is installed within the window housing. Embodiments of the window housing can include various articulation mechanisms including individually or in combination a double gimbal assembly, a single gimbal and rotary stage, a ball and socket joint, and an extension joint (such as a bellows) for articulating the infrared transparent pane.

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