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Imaging enclosure apparatus and methods

US8724979B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2013
Grant dateMay 13, 2014
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N21/6456
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An imaging apparatus for imaging an object has an enclosure chassis that defines an enclosed imaging volume and that provides an imaging aperture to a camera apparatus that mounts against the chassis and that further provides at least a first lateral access opening for access to the object. A light-obstructing gasket is coupled to the enclosure chassis and has at least a first foldable lateral access leaf that folds to a first position against the first lateral access opening to block ambient light through the first lateral access opening and that folds away from the first lateral access opening to a second position to allow access to the object.

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