Optical module

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2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Arbes, Carl J. (Department: 3729)

Metal working

Method of mechanical manufacture

Electrical device making

C029S593000, C029S825000, C029S833000, C029S840000, C385S049000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07010855

ABSTRACT:
An optical module for use in an optical device is provided. The module includes an optical component and relative reference mount. The optical component is fixed spacially relative to a registration feature. The registration feature is configured to couple to a fixed reference mount.

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