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Fabrication of integral lenses on LED devices

US4797179A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 9, 1987
Grant dateJan 10, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 9, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/819

Abstract

Integrated lenses are fabricated on LED devices by chemical etching mesas through mask openings which are non-circular. The mask is removed and the mesas are then etched to form spherical lenses.

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