Optical: systems and elements – Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels – By surface composed of lenticular elements
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Epps, Georgia (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
By surface composed of lenticular elements
C359S561000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06862141
ABSTRACT:
An optical surface substrate. The optical substrate features a three-dimensional surface having a correlation length of about 1 cm or less. The optical substrate is defined by a first surface structure function modulated by a second surface structure function, the first surface structure function producing at least one specular component from a first input beam of light. The optical substrate is suitable for use in a variety of applications, including brightness enhancement and projection devices.
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Epps Georgia
Foley & Lardner LLP
General Electric Company
Harrington Alicia M.
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