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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 05, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 16, 2003
Applicants:
Robert Atac, Batavia, IL (US);
Todd Ashcraft, Aurora, IL (US);
Inventors:
Robert Atac, Batavia, IL (US);
Todd Ashcraft, Aurora, IL (US);
Assignee:
CMC Electronics, Inc., , CA;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G02B 6/04 (2006.01); G02B 21/00 (2006.01); G02B 27/14 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A light source includes at least one optical fiber having a length and first and second ends and at least one electromagnetic wave source disposed along at least a portion of the length of the fiber for transmitting electromagnetic waves through a side surface of the fiber. A reflective surface is disposed at the first end of the fiber for directing light generated within the fiber toward the second end. A heads-up display can make effective use of the light source.