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Projection apparatus with colored light path combination through a transparent optical element

US7172289B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 2004
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03B33/12
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A projection apparatus is formed employing a transparent optical element to receive a plurality of colored light bundles from a plurality of light sources along a plurality of optical paths and to emit the plurality of colored light bundles along a substantially common optical path due, at least in part, to refraction through the transparent optical element.

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