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Photoetching of acoustic lenses for acoustic ink printing

US6136210A · kind A · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateNov 2, 1998
Grant dateOct 24, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/1634
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating a lens comprising providing a photosoluble substrate having opposed first and second surfaces; exposing one of the surfaces of the substrate to a photoactive etchant; and exposing said etchant to patterned light such that a convex or concave, generally semi-spherical bulge or recess is formed in said substrate.

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