Illumination devices and methods of forming same

Details Illumination devices and methods of forming same Illumination devices and methods of forming same

1995-12-11

1998-07-21

Lee, John D.

Optical waveguides

Noncyclindrical or nonplanar shaped waveguide

362 32, 385133, 385901, G02B 600

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057845174

ABSTRACT:
Illumination devices and methods of forming illumination devices, utilizing optical light films are disclosed. Joints useful in forming light carriers from optical light films are also disclosed.

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