Radiant energy – Ionic separation or analysis – Static field-type ion path-bending selecting means
Patent
1987-09-21
1988-12-06
Sikes, William L.
Radiant energy
Ionic separation or analysis
Static field-type ion path-bending selecting means
350 9611, 350 9612, 350 9617, 350320, 250227, 427162, 427164, 427165, 427167, 357 19, 264 17, 437 51, 437 60, 437 80, 437225, 437915, 437924, G02B 626, B05D 506
Patent
active
047892145
ABSTRACT:
A micro-optical building block system for optical processing of light signals and method for making the components used in the system. The basic system includes a master substrate on which is mounted at least one building block. Typically, there are a multiplicity of pre-defined positions at which the building blocks will mate with the master substrate. Building blocks can be positioned adjacent to each other on the master substrate in such a way as to allow light signals to be transferred between them. Mating relief patterns are formed on both the master substrate and the building block substrates, the relief pattern areas on the master substrate being adjacent and repetitive, or alternatively, different patterns. The mating relief patterns enable self alignment of the building blocks at predetermined positions on the master substrate. The relief pattern on the building blocks is adapted to be employed to embody a variety of optical components as integral or constituent parts of the relief pattern. Alternatively, the relief pattern is used as a mechanical fixture for optical or mechanical components, or both, which define the functions of the building blocks.
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Lock Tomas E.
Vilhelmsson Kennet J. A.
Healy Brian M.
Sikes William L.
Tacan Corporation
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