Photoelectric switch having a prism with a reflective surface being positioned by a release button

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7645980
APP PUB NO 20080173797A1
SERIAL NO

11655632

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A photoelectric switch is disclosed. An illustrative embodiment of the photoelectric switch includes at least one light source, a reflective surface provided in light-receiving relationship with respect to the at least one light source, a release button engaging the reflective surface and positional between first and second positions, a photocell provided in light-receiving relationship with respect to the reflective surface when the release button is disposed in the first position, a latch control circuit connected to the photocell and a latch connected to the latch control circuit. The light path incorporates a collimator to restrict operation of the system to the relationship of the light source and the retroreflector.

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BOEING COMPANY THE929 LONG BRIDGE DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22202
M/C 1640-210115460 LAGUNA CANYON ROAD IRVINE CA 92618

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fletcher, Henry V Everett, US 10 205
Laib, Trevor M Woodinville, US 39 1055
Sanford, William C Mukilteo, US 17 396

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