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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 09, 2007
Filed:
Apr. 15, 2003
William David Autery, Richardson, TX (US);
Gregory Stewart Tyber, Allen, TX (US);
Donald Bryan Christian, Allen, TX (US);
Marissa Marie Barnard, Dallas, TX (US);
William David Autery, Richardson, TX (US);
Gregory Stewart Tyber, Allen, TX (US);
Donald Bryan Christian, Allen, TX (US);
Marissa Marie Barnard, Dallas, TX (US);
Umicore SA, Brussels, BE;
Abstract
A system and method for forming infrared glass optical components are provided. The system includes first and second mold halves having first and second respective faces. The first and second mold halves are configured to be removably coupled such that the first face and the second face form an interface that defines a lens-shaped cavity. A tapered surface of the first face cooperates with a tapered surface of the second face to enhance centering of the first face with respect to the second face.