Optical rotary joints, methods of mounting same in a properly-aligned manner, and optical reflector assemblies for use therein

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8611753
APP PUB NO 20120279035A1
SERIAL NO

13507043

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The present invention relates generally to optical rotary joints (35) for enabling optical communication between a rotor and a stator, and to improved methods of mounting such optical rotary joints on supporting structures such that the rotor and stator remain properly aligned.

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MOOG INCEAST AURORA NY

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Kouns, Heath E Pearisburg, US 4 20
Lewis, Norris E Christiansburg, US 24 376
Lo, K Peter Blacksburg, US 15 371
Oosterhuis, Martin J Blacksburg, US 9 73

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