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Method of strengthening an optical element

US11402548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 2017
Grant dateAug 2, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF41G7/2293
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

According to various aspects and embodiments, a system and method for providing an optical element is disclosed. In one example, the optical element includes a substrate formed from a Nanocomposite Optical Ceramic (NCOC) material that includes a first oxide nanograin material dispersed in a second oxide nanograin material, and a compressive layer of the NCOC material formed on a surface of the substrate.

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