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Optical element support structure and methods of using and making the same

US6661962B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 2001
Grant dateDec 9, 2003
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Expiry dateJan 28, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/3656
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Optical element support structures and methods of using and making the same. One support structure is configured to restrain an optical element in at least two degrees of freedom. The structure comprises a first jaw, a first flexure, a second jaw and a second flexure. The first jaw has a first jaw face configured to contact the optical element. The first flexure is attached to the first jaw. The second jaw has a second jaw face configured to contact the optical element. The second flexure is attached to the second jaw. The first jaw face and the second jaw face are configured to restrain the optical element in at least two degrees of freedom.

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