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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 06, 2013
Filed:
Nov. 17, 2011
Christopher L. Petersen, Carlisle, MA (US);
Stephen M. Mccartin, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Joseph M. Schmitt, Andover, MA (US);
Joel M. Friedman, Andover, MA (US);
Christopher L. Petersen, Carlisle, MA (US);
Stephen M. McCartin, Chelmsford, MA (US);
Joseph M. Schmitt, Andover, MA (US);
Joel M. Friedman, Andover, MA (US);
Lightlab Imaging, Inc., Westford, MA (US);
Abstract
In part, the invention relates to a lens assembly. The lens assembly includes a micro-lens; a beam director in optical communication with the micro-lens; and a substantially transparent film. The substantially transparent film is capable of bi-directionally transmitting light, and generating a controlled amount of backscatter. In addition, the film surrounds a portion of the beam director.