Optical: systems and elements – Protection from moisture or foreign particle – Cap or cover
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-03
2010-06-01
Shafer, Ricky D (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Protection from moisture or foreign particle
Cap or cover
C359S507000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07726821
ABSTRACT:
The invention comprises of a means and a method to keep clean a plurality of transparent surfaces, through which a plurality of images are captured by an optical element, which may be an optical sensor or a camera, where there is flying debris or liquids or liquids that can potentially stick to a plurality of said transparent surfaces and clog the view of said optical element. A plurality of channels transfer and direct fluid such as compressed air from an outside source to blow over and keep a plurality of said transparent surfaces free of debris or liquids.
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