Method and means for aligning focusing mirrors in an optical spectrometer
CA 1096210 A · Owner: Baxter Travenol Laboratories, Inc. · Inventors: Lessner, David L.
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The invention is used in an optical spectrometer having a monochromator with entrance and exit ports and a grating, and relates to an improved method and means for aligning a focusing mirror so that an optical beam can be easily and accurately focused on the entrance or exit ports of the monochromator or on its grating. The mirror is mounted in a block with bores adapted to receive bushing assemblies each with a plurality of pairs of matching female and male circular spring rings positioned about a shaft for contact in expanded condition with the bore. Conical surfaces of the rings are in wedging contact with each other each, of the rings being split by a slot extending entirely through the …
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- Granted February 24, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 24, 1998.
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