Illumination – Edge lighted panel – Light modifier for edge lit light source
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-27
2008-05-27
Sember, Thomas M. (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Edge lighted panel
Light modifier for edge lit light source
C362S609000, C362S626000, C362S625000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07377678
ABSTRACT:
A backlight module including a diffuser, a reflector, a side light source, a prism lens and a TIR (total internal reflection) lens is disclosed. The reflector is disposed under the diffuser. The side light source is disposed on a side between the diffuser and the reflector. The prism lens is disposed between the side light source and the reflector. The TIR lens is disposed on a bottom of the diffuser and adjacent to the side light source.
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Chen Chih-Kuang
Huang Jyh-Haur
Kao Ko-Chia
AU Optronics Corp.
Bacon & Thomas PLLC
Sember Thomas M.
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