Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval – Dynamic mechanism optical subsystem – Protecting optical transducer
Reexamination Certificate
2011-01-18
2011-01-18
Castro, Angel A. (Department: 2627)
Dynamic optical information storage or retrieval
Dynamic mechanism optical subsystem
Protecting optical transducer
C369S044140
Reexamination Certificate
active
07873970
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an optical pickup device employing a disc protector that includes a plurality of first protrusions and at least one second protrusion disposed on the lens holder, wherein the first protrusions are formed by applying a first adhesive to a plurality of areas of a top surface of the lens holder, wherein the first protrusions are arranged at different locations in the tracking direction such that the objective lens is sandwiched between the first protrusions, wherein the at least one second protrusion protrudes is formed by applying a second adhesive to at least one area of the top surface of the lens holder, and wherein tips of the first protrusions are closer to the optical disc than a tip of the at least one second protrusion.
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Arai Satoshi
Furuichi Hiroaki
Nomura Rika
Okamura Masayuki
Oozeki Yoshio
Antonelli, Terry Stout & Kraus, LLP.
Castro Angel A.
Hitachi Media Electronics Co. Ltd.
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