Optical: systems and elements – Deflection using a moving element – Using a periodically moving element
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Phan, James (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Deflection using a moving element
Using a periodically moving element
C359S199200, C359S213100, C356S601000, C356S614000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06906837
ABSTRACT:
A directing apparatus includes a mechanism for producing steerable energy. The directing apparatus also includes a mechanism for scanning steerable energy from the producing mechanism. The scanning mechanism is in communication with the producing mechanism and performing a line scan at a given adjustable angle. A directing apparatus includes a mechanism for producing steerable energy. The directing apparatus also includes a mechanism for scanning steerable energy from the producing mechanism. The scanning mechanism is in communication with the producing mechanism and able to be stopped at a first location and at least a second location so the energy can be secured in a constant direction at each location for as long as desired. A directing apparatus includes a mechanism for producing steerable energy. The directing apparatus also includes a mechanism for scanning steerable energy from the producing mechanism. The scanning mechanism is in communication with the producing mechanism and having an adjustable nod angle between a first predetermined angle and a second predetermined angle. A directing method.
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Hoffman Eric
Ingimarson William Darin
Sullivan Ryan M.
Phan James
Quantapoint, Inc.
Schwartz Ansel M.
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