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Optical element package, backlight, and liquid crystal display device

US7697088B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 7, 2008
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2201/50
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical element covering member capable of improving insufficiency in rigidity of the optical element while an increase in thickness of a liquid crystal display device or deterioration of display characteristics of the liquid crystal display device is reduced, a backlight provided with the optical element covering member, and a liquid crystal display device are provided. The optical element covering member includes at least one optical element, a support medium for supporting the at least one optical element, and a covering member for covering the at least one optical element and the support medium. The at least one optical element and the support medium constitute a stack.

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