Optical reader optic cleaning systems having motion deployed cleaning elements

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9494527
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13713864

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Cleaning systems for optics of optical readers to periodically clean one or more surfaces of the optics of matter that may deposit on surface(s) and that might interfere with the performance of the reader. In an example, the cleaning system is used on a chemical indicator apparatus that includes one or more chemical indicators that are read by an optical reader having an optic. During use, the chemical indicator apparatus is moved relative optic during a reading mode. A cleaning element is engaged with the chemical indicator apparatus so as to have a neutral position in which it cannot contact the optic during the reading mode. When it is desired to clean the optic, the chemical indicator apparatus is moved in a manner that causes the cleaning element to move from the neutral position to a deployed position in which it contacts the optic in a manner that cleans the optic as the apparatus continues to be moved.

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  • STEP AHEAD INNOVATIONS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Clark, James E South Burlington, US 124 3665

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