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Light source for a projection system having a light absorption layer

US7347592B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2005
Grant dateMar 25, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31504
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A reflector for use in a projection system comprises an anodized metal substrate having a metal oxide layer. The metal oxide layer has a plurality of pores. A light absorbing pigment is deposited into each of the pores such that the light absorbing pigment and the metal oxide layer form a light absorbing layer on the metal substrate.

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