Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-18
2009-02-17
Mai, Huy K (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
With support
C359S381000, C359S819000, C359S821000, C382S284000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07492535
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for receiving and positioning optical components. The apparatus includes a substrate, one or more mounting slots, and one or more springs. The one or more mounting slots are formed in the substrate, and each mounting slot includes a mounting slot wall. At least one of the mounting slots is adapted to receive an optical component. At least one of the mounting slots is coupled to one of the springs.
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Anslyn Eric
Descour Michael
Dupuis Russell
Richards-Kortum Rebecca
Arizona Board of Regents on Behalf of The University of Arizona
Board of Regents , The University of Texas System
Fulbright & Jaworski L.L.P.
Mai Huy K
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