Illumination – Light source and modifier – Plural serial lens elements or components
Reexamination Certificate
2004-02-11
2008-09-23
Truong, Bao Q (Department: 2875)
Illumination
Light source and modifier
Plural serial lens elements or components
C362S237000, C353S102000, C359S448000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07427146
ABSTRACT:
Light-collecting illumination systems are disclosed, which include a light source module, a first meniscus lens having a convex side and a concave side and a second meniscus lens having a convex side and a concave side. The concave side of the second meniscus lens is adjacent to the convex side of the first meniscus lens and the concave side of the first meniscus lens faces the light source module for receiving light therefrom. In addition, light-collecting illumination systems are disclosed, which include a plurality of light source modules and a system of optical elements comprising a plurality of pairs of meniscus lenses, each pair being associated with a light source module.
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3M Innovative Properties Company
Pralle Jay R.
Truong Bao Q
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