Optical: systems and elements – Collimating of light beam
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-18
2007-12-18
Sugarman, Scott J. (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Collimating of light beam
C362S244000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11255473
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus emits light from multiple light sources and combines the etendue of the light sources such that the etendue is substantially uniformly distributed over an area.
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Gupta Anurag
Lerner Scott A.
Pinkney DaWayne A
Sugarman Scott J.
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