Raytheon was granted a patent for conductive supports in cooled infrared cameras.

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    "patent_abstract": "A system includes an infrared camera sensor. The infrared camera sensor includes at least one electrical interface connection and a platform. The system also includes a cryocooler thermally coupled to the platform and at least one support strut mechanically supporting the platform. The at least one support strut includes at least one electrically-conductive spoke configured to interface with the at least one electrical interface connection.",
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