公开(公告)号：US5104057A

公开(公告)日：1992-04-14

申请号：US686081

申请日：1991-04-16

Applicant: Ronald B. Chesler ,  Jerome J. Krempasky ,  James R. Rochester

Inventor： Ronald B. Chesler ,  Jerome J. Krempasky ,  James R. Rochester

IPC: B65H49/08 ,  B65H49/00 ,  B65H49/02 ,  B65H51/16 ,  F41G7/32 ,  F42B15/04

CPC classification number: B65H49/02 ,  B65H49/08 ,  F42B15/04 ,  B65H2701/32

Abstract: A missile data link filament (12) dispenser (10) is located within an enclosure (20) having a single eyelet opening (26) through which the filament feeds on launch. A quantity of a damping gas having an effective density of at least about two times that of air (28) is provided within the enclosure (20). The gas serves to damp the helical motion of the filament by absorbing its rotational energy, to inhibit ballooning of the filament (12) as it is paid out from the dispenser (10).

Abstract translation: 导弹数据连接灯丝（12）分配器（10）位于具有单个孔眼开口（26）的外壳（20）内，灯丝在发射时通过该孔口开口供应。 在外壳（20）内设有一定数量的有效密度至少大约为空气（28）密度的两倍的阻尼气体。 气体用于通过吸收其旋转能量来阻尼细丝的螺旋运动，以防止细丝（12）从分配器（10）中支出时膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US5167382A

公开(公告)日：1992-12-01

申请号：US791303

申请日：1991-11-12

Applicant: James R. Rochester ,  Ronald B. Chesler

Inventor： James R. Rochester ,  Ronald B. Chesler

IPC: B65H49/08 ,  B65H49/00 ,  B65H49/02 ,  B65H55/02 ,  F41G7/32 ,  F42B15/04 ,  G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: B65H49/02 ,  B65H49/08 ,  F42B15/04 ,  G02B6/4457 ,  B65H2701/32

Abstract: An optical fiber canister (90) comprises a hollow housing (102) and an optical fiber pack (98) having a plurality of layers of optical fiber (20) supported on an inner surface of the housing (102) with a free end (96) of the optical fiber (20) positioned to pay out from an interior surface of the fiber pack (98). The optical fiber (20) of the optical fiber pack (98) has an amount of adhesive thereon ranging from zero to an amount sufficient to produce a peel force of less than about 2 grams. There is desirably a support layer (110) of a castable elastomeric material between the inner wall (108) of the hollow housing (102) and the outer surface of the optical fiber pack (98), and a release layer of a release material such as polytetrafluoroethylene between the inner surface of the support layer (110) and the outer surface of the optical fiber pack (98).

Abstract translation: 光纤罐（90）包括中空壳体（102）和光纤组件（98），光纤组件（98）具有多个光纤（20）层，其支撑在壳体（102）的内表面上，具有自由端（96） ）定位成从纤维包（98）的内表面支付的光纤（20）。 光纤组件（98）的光纤（20）的粘合剂数量从零到足以产生小于约2克剥离力的量。 期望在中空壳体（102）的内壁（108）和光纤组件（98）的外表面之间的可铸塑弹性体材料的支撑层（110）以及释放材料的释放层 作为支撑层（110）的内表面与光纤包（98）的外表面之间的聚四氟乙烯。

公开(公告)号：US4958899A

公开(公告)日：1990-09-25

申请号：US454348

申请日：1989-12-21

Applicant: James R. Rochester

Inventor： James R. Rochester

IPC: G02B6/46 ,  G02B6/36 ,  G02B6/38 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4438 ,  G02B6/3803 ,  G02B6/4402 ,  G02B6/4407 ,  G02B6/36

Abstract: A moving optical fiber (10) is guided in its motion by an annular guide apparatus (40) which receives the optical fiber (10) within an inner bore (66) and stabilizes its transverse position as it moves longitudinally. The guide (40) has a plurality of gas jets extending into the inner bore (66) that create a cushion of gas to maintain the position of the optical fiber (10) in the center of the bore (66), without the need for any physical contact between the bore (66) and the optical fiber (10). The annular guide (40) is preferably formed from a housing (42) that defines a gas plenum (74) and a flow control plate (52) that fits to the housing (42) and has circumferentially spaced, radially extending gas flow passages (54) etched therein. A gas flow introduced into the plenum (74) from an external source is distributed to the gas flow passages (54) and thence to the inner bore (66) to prevent the optical fiber (10) from physically contacting the guide (40).

公开(公告)号：US5410396A

公开(公告)日：1995-04-25

申请号：US3062

申请日：1993-01-11

Applicant: James R. Rochester

Inventor： James R. Rochester

IPC: G01M11/08 ,  G01N21/89

CPC classification number: G01M11/088

Abstract: An optical fiber evaluation test station (20) includes optical fiber supply (26), translation, and rewinding mechanisms (52), and at least one module performing a test of optical fiber quality through which the optical fiber (22) continuously passes. The test station (20) includes a supply section wherein the optical fiber (22) is paid out from a supply spool (24) and cleaned by a cleaning and static discharging unit (30). There is a high tension test section wherein tests such as a buffer cure test (46) and a bend proof test (48) are performed. In a low tension test section, tests such as an optical fiber diameter test (58), a buffer flaw test ( 60 ), and a visual observation test (64) are performed. Tension-isolating capstans (40, 44) separate the various sections, optical fiber guides (62) direct the optical fiber (22) and stabilize its movement, and spring-mounted dancers (36, 42) measure the tension in the optical fiber (22) in the tension-isolated sections.

Abstract translation: 光纤评估测试台（20）包括光纤供应（26），平移和倒带机构（52），以及执行光纤质量测试的至少一个模块，光纤（22）连续通过该测试。 测试台（20）包括供应部分，其中光纤（22）从供应卷轴（24）中支付并由清洁和静电排放单元（30）清洁。 存在高压试验部，其中进行诸如缓冲固化试验（46）和弯曲试验（48）的试验。 在低张力试验部中，进行光纤直径试验（58），缓冲缺口试验（60）和目视观察试验（64）等试验。 张力隔离绞盘（40,44）分离各个部分，光导纤维（62）引导光纤（22）并稳定其运动，而弹簧安装的舞者（36,42）测量光纤中的张力 22）在张力隔离部分。

公开(公告)号：US5264909A

公开(公告)日：1993-11-23

申请号：US796284

申请日：1991-11-22

Applicant: James R. Rochester

Inventor： James R. Rochester

IPC: G01B11/10 ,  G02B11/10

CPC classification number: G01B11/105

Abstract: The diameter of an optical fiber (36) moving past a measurement apparatus (20) is evaluated in a time of less than about 50 microseconds, permitting closely spaced individual measurements along the length of the optical fiber (36). The measurement apparatus (20) includes a number of discrete, stationary light sensors (22) arranged in a linear array (24), a light source (28) positioned to shine a beam of light (34) into the sensors (22) of the array (24), and a lens (38) that directs an enlarged image of the optical fiber (36) onto the array (24) of light sensors (22). The light sensors (22) each produce an output signal (26) responsive to the intensity of light reaching the sensor (22). The number of light sensors (22) having a signal below a threshold value at a selected moment is counted as a measure of the diameter of the portion of optical fiber (36) then lying between the light source (28) and the array of optical sensors (22).

Abstract translation: 在小于约50微秒的时间内评估移动通过测量装置（20）的光纤（36）的直径，允许沿着光纤（36）的长度进行紧密间隔的单独测量。 测量装置（20）包括布置成线性阵列（24）的多个离散的固定光传感器（22），定位成将光束（34）照射到传感器（22）中的光源（28） 阵列（24）和将光纤（36）的放大图像引导到光传感器（22）的阵列（24）上的透镜（38）。 光传感器（22）各自响应于到达传感器（22）的光的强度而产生输出信号（26）。 在选定时刻具有低于阈值的信号的光传感器（22）的数量被计数为光纤（36）部分的直径位于光源（28）和光学阵列之间的量度 传感器（22）。

公开(公告)号：US06232614B1

公开(公告)日：2001-05-15

申请号：US09170543

申请日：1998-10-13

Applicant: James W. Christy ,  James R. Rochester

Inventor： James W. Christy ,  James R. Rochester

IPC: G01J500

CPC classification number: G01J5/522

Abstract: A blackbody radiation source includes an insulated enclosure having a viewing aperture defining a line of sight through the wall of the enclosure. A heat sink, preferably a pool of liquid nitrogen, is located within the insulated enclosure. There is a viewing surface in thermal contact with the heat sink but having an unobstructed view through the viewing aperture. The viewing surface is inclined to the line of sight through the viewing aperture. A sensor is calibrated by placing the sensor in facing relation to the aperture and measuring an output black body signal of the sensor. The viewing surface may be radiatively heated concurrently with the measuring to produce a higher equivalent radiometric temperature.

Abstract translation: 黑体辐射源包括具有限定通过外壳的壁的视线的观察孔的绝缘外壳。 散热器，优选液氮池，位于绝缘外壳内。 存在与散热器热接触但具有通过观察孔的无障碍视图的观察表面。 观察表面通过观察孔倾斜到视线。 通过将传感器放置在与孔径相对的关系中并测量传感器的输出黑体信号来校准传感器。 观察表面可以与测量同时辐射加热以产生更高的等效辐射温度。

公开(公告)号：US5179612A

公开(公告)日：1993-01-12

申请号：US810656

申请日：1991-12-19

Applicant: James R. Rochester ,  Richard B. Barnes

Inventor： James R. Rochester ,  Richard B. Barnes

IPC: G02B6/44

CPC classification number: G02B6/4457

Abstract: An optical fiber payout canister (36) comprises a bobbin (42) upon which an optical fiber (34) is wound. A shroud (50) overlies the bobbin (42), and a layer (54) of an ablative material is coated onto at least a portion of the inside wall (48) of the shroud (50) adjacent to the bobbin (42), so that the optical fiber (34) may contact the ablative material (54) during payout. Desirably, the ablative material (54) has a hardness equal to or less than that of the buffer layer of the optical fiber (34). In one embodiment, the ablative material (54) has a composition similar to that of the polymer buffer layer, such as an urethane acrylate. The ablative material (54) removes energy from the optical fiber during payout, and in particular reduces the circumferential component of the energy, permitting the optical fiber (34) to be dispensed through a dispensing opening (58) in an end wall (60) of the shroud (50).

Abstract translation: 光纤支承筒（36）包括卷绕光纤（34）的线轴（42）。 护罩（50）覆盖线轴（42），并且可消融材料层（54）涂覆在与绕线筒（42）相邻的护罩（50）的内壁（48）的至少一部分上， 使得光纤（34）在支付期间可能与烧蚀材料（54）接触。 理想地，烧蚀材料（54）的硬度等于或小于光纤（34）的缓冲层的硬度。 在一个实施方案中，烧蚀材料（54）具有类似于聚合物缓冲层的组成，例如聚氨酯丙烯酸酯。 烧蚀材料（54）在放出期间从光纤中去除能量，并且特别地减小能量的周向分量，允许通过端壁（60）中的分配开口（58）分配光纤（34） （50）。

公开(公告)号：US4552454A

公开(公告)日：1985-11-12

申请号：US464823

申请日：1983-02-08

Applicant: Michael S. Glaser ,  James R. Rochester

Inventor： Michael S. Glaser ,  James R. Rochester

IPC: G01C3/08 ,  G01S7/497

CPC classification number: G01S7/497

Abstract: A test system (10) for a laser rangefinder (12, 14) having signal transmission and reception paths comprises a thick lens collimator (20) which receives energy (18) from a transmitter (12) for input through an optical fiber (32). The fiber has a partial reflector (34) and a full reflector (38) to simulate sites of targets, and the reflected energy is transmitted back through collimator (20) to a receiver (14). Partial reflection of energy is provided by gold (64) placed on a surface (53) of one of two aligned and spaced termini (32a, 32b) of fiber (32).

Abstract translation: 一种用于具有信号传输和接收路径的激光测距仪（12,14）的测试系统（10）包括一个从透镜（12）接收能量（18）的厚透镜准直器（20），用于通过光纤（32）输入， 。 光纤具有部分反射器（34）和全反射器（38），以模拟目标的位置，反射的能量通过准直器（20）传送回接收器（14）。 能量的部分反射由放置在光纤（32）的两个对准和间隔的端部（32a，32b）之一的表面（53）上的金（64）提供。