Backlight module and illumination device thereof

Details Backlight module and illumination device thereof Backlight module and illumination device thereof

2005-07-06

2008-12-30

Ton, Anabel M. (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Light modifier

Refractor

C362S097200, C359S626000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07470046

ABSTRACT:
A backlight module and an illumination device thereof. The illumination device of the backlight module comprises a light source and a lens, disposed over the light source with a predetermined gap therebetween. The lens comprises a bottom surface as an incident surface, a pair of upper refracting surfaces, and a pair of lateral refracting surfaces. The upper refracting surfaces form an included angle substantially in a range of about 80° to about 120°.

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China Office Action mailed Jan. 18, 2007.

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