Thermal embossing of resist reflowed lenses to make aspheric...

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2011-04-05

2011-04-05

McPherson, John A. (Department: 1721)

Radiation imagery chemistry: process, composition, or product th

Imaging affecting physical property of radiation sensitive...

Making named article

C216S026000, C264S002500, C264S002700

Reexamination Certificate

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07919230

ABSTRACT:
Methods of forming a lens master wafer having aspheric lens shapes. In one embodiment, a substrate is coated with a polymer material. Isolated sections are formed in the polymer material. The isolated sections are reflowed. The reflowed sections are formed into aspheric lens shapes using a lens stamp.

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