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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 20, 2011
Filed:
Jul. 24, 2008
Applicants:
Roger Schmidt, Shorewood, MN (US);
Michael Stuart, Issaquah, WA (US);
Inventors:
Roger Schmidt, Shorewood, MN (US);
Michael Stuart, Issaquah, WA (US);
Assignee:
Fluke Corporation, Everett, WA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G03B 17/48 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An articulating infrared window to be installed into a panel of a cabinet is disclosed. The window includes a window housing and an infrared transparent pane. The infrared transparent pane is installed within the window housing. Embodiments of the window housing can include various articulation mechanisms including individually or in combination a double gimbal assembly, a single gimbal and rotary stage, a ball and socket joint, and an extension joint (such as a bellows) for articulating the infrared transparent pane.