Optical waveguides – Optical fiber bundle – Fiber bundle plate
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-19
2005-07-19
Duverne, J. F. (Department: 2839)
Optical waveguides
Optical fiber bundle
Fiber bundle plate
Reexamination Certificate
active
06920269
ABSTRACT:
The invention is a lens. The light transmitting portion of the lens comprises a plurality of fiber optic strands arranged parallel to each other in a side-by-side manner, forming a planar layer. The fiber optic strands are also inclined at an angle to a surface of the lens. This defeats any reflection from the interior of the lens, which gives virtual invisibility to the lens face or surface when the light source is not in use. In operation, when a light source is illuminated, the lens is then lit, displaying the color of the light source or of the color of the strands.
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Nelson James E.
Sevastian Nick
Austin, Esq. S. G.
Castleman, Esq. C. H.
Duverne J. F.
The Gates Corporation
Thurnau, Esq. J. A.
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