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Method and apparatus for controlling the thickness distribution of an interference filter

US4982695A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 2, 1990
Grant dateJan 8, 1991
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Expiry dateApr 2, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C14/044
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The thickness distribution of a vapor deposited layer such as an interference filter having deposited on a moving substrate such as a glass faceplate for a projection television tube, is controlled along an axis in the direction of travel of the substrate by employing at least one rotatable dodger to partially shield the substrate as it passes behind the dodger during deposition.

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