Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave directional modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-17
2007-04-17
Lester, Evelyn A. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave directional modulation
C359S307000, C359S308000, C359S311000, C359S312000, C359S313000, C359S314000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10742839
ABSTRACT:
A dynamic beam splitter including a beam deflector having a plurality of operative regions, the beam deflector being operative to receive a laser beam at a first one of the plurality of operative regions, the laser beam passing through the beam deflector, and to selectably direct the laser beam in response to a control input signal to pass through the beam deflector a second time. Methods for splitting a beam and for manufacturing an electrical circuit employing the dynamic beam splitter are also enclosed.
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Alon Dan
Gross Abraham
Kotler Zvi
Lipman Eliezer
Lester Evelyn A.
Orbtech Ltd.
Sughrue & Mion, PLLC
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