Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Including specified control or retention of the shape of a...
Reexamination Certificate
2004-01-26
2009-02-24
Pritchett, Joshua L (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Including specified control or retention of the shape of a...
C359S849000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07494233
ABSTRACT:
An optical element with multi-layer composites that deforms to reduce optical aberrations in off-axis optic. Methods are also described in relation to the optical element.
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Dickensheets David L.
Himmer Phillip A.
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP
Montana State University
Pritchett Joshua L
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