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Optical lens having a high refractive index for robustness to liquid immersion

US10509108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2016
Grant dateDec 17, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/425
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Various embodiments provide an optical element having a high or large refractive index. The optical element is able to maintain its beam shaping function or output when it is immersed in air or water. Accordingly, the optical element may be used for a variety of different devices or applications, including optical telecommunication devices, cameras, tablets, computers, mobile telephones, and optical sensors, that may be immersed in multiple environments, such as air or water.

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