Optical: systems and elements – Having significant infrared or ultraviolet property – Lens – lens system or component
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Spector, David N (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Having significant infrared or ultraviolet property
Lens, lens system or component
C977S742000, C977S752000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07948674
ABSTRACT:
An electro-optic window is made of a material substantially transparent to infra-red radiation and is treated to have reduced RF transmission characteristics by the provision of carbon nanotubes within the window or on at least one, surface thereof.
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Davies Joseph Maurice
Dunleavy Michael
Finn Harry John
Haq Sajad
BAE Systems plc
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
Spector David N
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