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Method and manufacturing a precisely aligned microlens array

US6594084B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2001
Grant dateJul 15, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/32
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a microlens array requires at least two fiducial marks formed on a surface of a transparent medium opposite the microlens array. Additional optical features formed on the transparent medium adjacent the microlens array enables precise locationing of fiducial marks on an opposing surface when such surface is exposed to a collimated beam of light. The location of fiducial marks using the method of the invention is about 1 micron or less.

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