Curved optical device and method for making the same

Details Curved optical device and method for making the same Curved optical device and method for making the same

2007-04-18

2010-10-12

Hug, Eric (Department: 1791)

Plastic and nonmetallic article shaping or treating: processes

Optical article shaping or treating

Light polarizing article or holographic article

C065S017600, C065S106000

Reexamination Certificate

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07811482

ABSTRACT:
A method of constructing a curved optical device includes assembling of at least one cell having opposed flexible substrates with a controlled distance therebetween to form a gap adapted to receive a fluid. The process continues by holding only a portion of the cell in a fixture, positioning a curved mold surface proximal the cell and heating at least one of the curved mold surface and cell. Next, the cell is conformed to the mold surface so that the cell substantially retains the curved shape when the heat and the mold surface are removed.

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Declaration of Dr. Miko Cakmak under 37 C.F.R. § 1.132, Mar. 2, 2010.

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