Charles Steven Weir

US Patent:

52049221, Apr 20, 1993

Filed:

Oct 22, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/780477

Inventors:

Charles S. Weir - San Diego CA
Karl H. Weise - Valley Center CA

Assignee:

Puritan-Bennett Corporation - Carlsbad CA

International Classification:

G02B 626

US Classification:

385 18

Abstract:

The optical signal channel selector apparatus includes one or more first optical channels, and a plurality of a secondary optical channels for carrying an optical signal. A parabolic mirror is rotatable to provide optical communication between a first optical channel and any one of the secondary optical channels. A position encoded stepper motor is coupled to the parabolic mirror for controlling the position of the mirror. Solid state optical interface blocks having one or more filters receive the optical signal and transmit output optical signals with filtered wavelength ranges in the secondary optical channels. The rotation of the mirror by a position encoded stepper motor allows selection of a desired secondary channel, and automatically shutters the remaining channels closed.

Address:

5328 Chateau Dr, San Diego, CA 92117

VIN:

JTHBJ46G872079111

Make:

LEXUS

Model:

ES 350

Year:

2007