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Color filter arrays

CA 1293879 C · Owner: Pace, Laurel Jean · Inventors: Pace, Laurel Jean; Blood, Jeffrey Carlyle

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Abstract of the Disclosure A color filter array is disclosed comprised of red, green, and blue filters forming an interlaid pattern. Each of the red, green, and blue filters is formed of two superimposed filter layers each made, up of a different subtractive primary dye. Layers of controlled thickness containing a single dye permit precise control of filter density and hue. The color filter array can form part of a viewable display unit or form part of an image sensor.

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  • Granted January 7, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 7, 2009.
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FiledMay 7, 1987
GrantedJanuary 7, 1992
Term endedJanuary 7, 2009
Patent numberCA 1293879 C
Classification (IPC)G02B5/23 +2 more

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19881991199419972000200320062009Application filedMay 7, 1987Patent grantedJan 7, 1992Term endedJan 7, 2009

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