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Integral optical devices

CA 1231570 A · Owner: Corning Glass Works · Inventors: Keck, Donald B.; Sachenik, Paul A.; Borrelli, Nicholas F.

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An integral optical imaging device is disclosed in which two or more porous glass bodies, embodying arrays of cylindrical gradient index lens systems are rigidly, maintained in a stacked relationship such that the lens systems are in register. This enhances the accumulative lens power and effective thickness of the device.

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  • Granted January 19, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 19, 2005.
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FiledJuly 3, 1984
GrantedJanuary 19, 1988
Term endedJanuary 19, 2005
Patent numberCA 1231570 A
Classification (IPC)G09B1/00 +2 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedJuly 3, 1984Patent grantedJan 19, 1988Term endedJan 19, 2005

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