(19)
(11) EP 1 218 777 A1

(12)

(43) Date of publication:
03.07.2002 Bulletin 2002/27

(21) Application number: 01962321.4

(22) Date of filing: 30.07.2001
(51) International Patent Classification (IPC)7G02B 5/04, G02F 1/13
(86) International application number:
PCT/US0141/475
(87) International publication number:
WO 0210/805 (07.02.2002 Gazette 2002/06)
(84) Designated Contracting States:
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
Designated Extension States:
AL LT LV MK RO SI

(30) Priority: 31.07.2000 US 222032 P

(71) Applicant: Rochester Photonics Corporation
Rochester, NY 14623 (US)

(72) Inventors:
  • GRETTON, Geoffrey, B.
    Honeoye Falls, NY 14472 (US)
  • MORRIS, G., Michael
    Victor, NY 14564 (US)
  • SALES, Tasso, R., M.
    Rochester, NY 14623 (US)

(74) Representative: Boon, Graham Anthony et al
Elkington and Fife,Prospect House,8 Pembroke Road
Sevenoaks,Kent TN13 1XR
Sevenoaks,Kent TN13 1XR (GB)

   


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