Optical: systems and elements – Extended spacing structure for optical elements – Extension of tubular element adjustable
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-27
2007-03-27
Dunn, Drew A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Extended spacing structure for optical elements
Extension of tubular element adjustable
C359S483010, C359S494010
Reexamination Certificate
active
10959929
ABSTRACT:
An optical device includes an interface between two or more media. The refractive indices, orientations of media, and alignment relative to a propagating wave define a refractive boundary at which reflections may be reduced or eliminated, and at which, for certain incident angles, rays may be refracted on the same side of the normal as the incident ray.
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U.S. Appl. No. 10/802,100, Roderick A. Hyde.
Hyde Roderick A.
Myhrvold Nathan P.
Tegreene Clarence T.
Dunn Drew A.
Pritchett Joshua L.
Searete LLC
Tegreene Clarence T.
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