Optical: systems and elements – Collimating of light beam
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-10
2011-05-10
Dinh, Jack (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Collimating of light beam
C359S619000, C362S268000, C355S067000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07940464
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an optical system comprising:at least one source of illumination designed to produce an illuminating beam; andat least one imager able to produce an imaging beam when illuminated by the said illuminating beam;the said system being characterized in that it further comprises:collimating means for collimating the said illuminating beam; andat least one optical element comprising, on a first surface, means for redirecting part of the said illuminating beam towards the said imager, so as to illuminate the said imager and for adapting the shape of the said beam to suit the said imager.
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Search Report Dated Feb. 24, 2006.
Dinh Jack
Navon Jeffrey M.
Shedd Robert D.
Thomson Licensing
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