Lens assembly and method of manufacture

Details Lens assembly and method of manufacture Lens assembly and method of manufacture

2008-08-15

2010-10-12

Hasan, Mohammed (Department: 2873)

Optical: systems and elements

Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels

By surface composed of lenticular elements

C359S811000, C359S819000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07813043

ABSTRACT:
A lens assembly comprises a spacer plate having first and second surfaces, and an array of lens barrels that each comprise a lens opening extending inward from the first surface of the spacer plate and a sensor cavity extending inward from the second surface of the spacer plate. An alignment tool comprising an array of alignment holes or prongs is used to align the lens to the orifices of the lens openings.

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