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Stray light cutting structure for optical device

US6707838B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 24, 2002
Grant dateMar 16, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S2301/02
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A stray light cutting structure for an optical device provided with an optical component through which a predetermined light beam travels in parallel to the optical axis of the optical device is provided. The structure is for cutting stray light, which travels at an angle to the optical axis of the optical device to enter the optical component through one end face thereof, and includes at least one notch formed on one side face of the optical component.

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