Optical: systems and elements – Lens – With support
Reexamination Certificate
2008-05-06
2008-05-06
Stultz, Jessica T (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Lens
With support
C359S744000, C359S819000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11181530
ABSTRACT:
An optical device is provided which includes a plurality of optical modules and an alignment compensation module. Each optical module includes an optical component fixedly coupled to a relative reference mount. The relative reference mount is configured to attach to a substrate. A plurality of optical modules mount on the substrate to form the optical device. The alignment compensation module removes residual alignment errors of the optical device.
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Case Steven K.
Knipfer Michael
Mowry Gregory S.
Skunes Timothy A.
Cyberoptics Corporation
Stultz Jessica T
Westman Champlin & Kelly P.A.
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