Optical: systems and elements – Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels – By surface composed of lenticular elements
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-12
2005-04-12
Dang, Hung Xuan (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
By surface composed of lenticular elements
C359S196100, C359S210100
Reexamination Certificate
active
06879442
ABSTRACT:
A tunable laser formed using a plurality of vertical cavity surface emitting lasers. The output of the vertical cavity surface emitting lasers are re-directed by a moveable element to an optical output.
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Christie Parker & Hale LLP
Dang Hung Xuan
Martinez Joseph
Santur Corporation
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