Optical: systems and elements – Mirror – Including specified control or retention of the shape of a...
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-11
2006-04-11
Robinson, Mark A. (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Mirror
Including specified control or retention of the shape of a...
C359S847000, C359S868000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07025468
ABSTRACT:
A variable mirror that is readily formable and can be readily and precisely changed into various configurations as desired. The variable mirror includes a mirror body formed of an elastic or flexible material and having one surface functioning as a reflecting surface. The mirror body is capable of changing the reflecting surface configuration. The rigidity of the mirror body varies in a direction parallel to the one surface.
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Murakami Kenji
Nishioka Kimihiko
Olympus Corporation
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
Robinson Mark A.
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