Optical articles from curable compositions

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2006-02-13

2008-12-09

Pritchett, Joshua L (Department: 2872)

Optical: systems and elements

Polarization without modulation

Polarization by reflection or refraction

C359S483010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07463417

ABSTRACT:
A curable composition is provided which includes an oligomer having a plurality of pendent and/or terminal ethylenically unsaturated, free-radically polymerizable functional groups, a free-radically polymerizable crosslinking agent, and/or a diluent monomer, and a photoinitiator. The composition, when cured, is non-yellowing, exhibits low shrinkage and low birefringence making it suitable for many optical applications such as optical lenses, optical fibers, prisms, light guides, optical adhesives, and optical films.

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