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Planar microlens array and method of manufacturing same

US6366406B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 1999
Grant dateApr 2, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B3/0012
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A planar microlens array includes an array of convex microlenses made of an ultraviolet-curable synthetic resin having a high refractive index and disposed on a surface of a base glass plate. A cover glass plate is bonded to the array of convex microlenses by an adhesive layer made of an ultraviolet-curable synthetic resin having a low refractive index. A film made of an ultraviolet-curable synthetic resin is applied to a surface of the base glass plate remote from the array of convex microlenses. The film serves to prevent the planar microlens array from being warped when the ultraviolet-curable synthetic resin of the array of convex microlenses and the adhesive layer are cured.

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