Optical: systems and elements – Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels – By surface composed of lenticular elements
Reexamination Certificate
2005-09-13
2005-09-13
Schwartz, Jordan M. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Single channel simultaneously to or from plural channels
By surface composed of lenticular elements
C359S619000, C359S652000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06943954
ABSTRACT:
An aligning tool having a plurality of grooves formed side by side is provided; gradient index rod lenses are placed in alignment within the grooves at an average spacing of 1 μm-5 μm; the gradient index rod lenses are fixed to form an integral unit as they maintain the aligned state; thereafter the end faces of each rod lens are polished.
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Fukuzawa Takashi
Iki Koichiro
Ogi Shuya
Sasaki Kiyotaka
Wakisaka Masahide
Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd.
Schwartz Jordan M.
Stultz Jessica
Whitham Curtis & Christofferson, PC
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