Patent · US Expired

Production of optical elements

US7048997B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 3, 2001
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31935
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of making an optical element that includes a thermoplastic power portion, the method including laminating a first thermoplastic sheet to one side of a functional film, laminating a second thermoplastic sheet to a second side of the functional film, and affixing either the first thermoplastic sheet or the second thermoplastic sheet to the power portion, with the other of the first or second thermoplastic sheets being open to atmosphere.

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