Partial coherence varier for microlithographic system
A microlithographic projection imager 10 suitable for the inventive partial coherence varier is schematically illustrated in FIG. 1. It includes an illuminator 20 and an objective imaging system 50, ... Read More
Inventors: Michaloski, Paul F.; Partlo, William N.;, Assignee: General Signal Corporation (Stamford, CT) |
Illuminating arrangement including a zoom objective incorporating two axicons
It is an object of the invention to provide an especially flexible, adjustable illumination system which allows a multitude of illumination modes by adjusting components without the need for an exchan... Read More
Inventors: Wangler, Johannes; Richter, Gerald;, Assignee: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung (Oberkochen, DE) |
Illuminating system for vacuum ultraviolet microlithography
What is claimed is: 1. An illuminating system for vacuum ultraviolet microlithography comprising along an optical axis of the system: a vacuum ultraviolet light source; at least one refractive optical... Read More
Inventors: Wangler, Johannes;, Assignee: Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung (Heidenheim, DE) |
Zoom illumination system for use in photolithography
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS I. Example Illumination System FIG. 1A is an illustration of an example illumination system 100 at a first zoom position, according to the present invention. Illumination... Read More
Inventors: Hoffman, Jeffrey M.; Kunick, Joseph M.; Oskotsky, Mark; Ryzhikov, Lev;, Assignee: Silicon Valley Group, Inc. (Ridgefield, CT) |
Illuminating system of a microlithographic projection exposure arrangement
It is an object of the invention to provide an illuminating system for vacuum ultraviolet microlithography which operates in the vacuum ultraviolet range. A first embodiment of the invention is an ill... Read More
Inventors: Wangler, Johannes; Kohler, Jess;, Assignee: Carl-Zeiss Stiftung (Oberkochen, DE) |
Advanced illumination system for use in microlithography
The present invention generally relates to illumination systems in photolithography. More specifically, the present invention relates to systems and methods for varying a size of an illumination field... Read More
Inventors: Oskotsky, Mark; Ryzhikov, Lev; Coston, Scott; Tsacoyeanes, James; Baumgartner, Peter J.; Augustyn, Walter;, Assignee: ASML Holding N.V. (Veldhoven, NL) |
Illumination system and method for efficiently illuminating a pattern generator
An embodiment of the present invention provides a system that substantially increases optical efficiency and substantially reduces or eliminates the generation of stray light generated when illuminati... Read More
Inventors: Coston, Scott; Cebuhar, Wenceslao A.; Hintersteiner, Jason D.;, Assignee: ASML Holding N.V. (Veldhoven, NL) |
Scratch suppressing illumination system for photographic printer
The problem described above is solved according to the present invention by providing an illumination system for a photographic printer, having a printing lens and a film gate, that includes a light s... Read More
Inventors: Gasper, John;, Assignee: Eastman Kodak Company (Rochester, NY) |
Optical system for endoscopes
A primary object of the present invention is to provide an imaging optical system for endoscopes capable of forming an image free from the color shading even when the solid-state image pickup devices ... Read More
Inventors: Takasugi, Yoshiharu; Fukuda, Hiroyuki;, Assignee: Olympus Optical Co., Ltd. (Tokyo, JP) |
Wide angle binocular system with variable power capability
The present invention takes a completely different approach from the prior art. Specifically, rather than designing binoculars based only on the eye's aided dynamic field of view, the binoculars of th... Read More
Inventors: Betensky, Ellis I.;, Assignee: BenOpcon, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Wide angle binocular system with variable power capability
The present invention takes a completely different approach from the prior art. Specifically, rather than designing binoculars based only on the eye's aided dynamic field of view, the binoculars of th... Read More
Inventors: Betensky, Ellis I.;, Assignee: BenOpcon, Inc. (Cincinnati, OH) |
Light-source device and projection-type display device
Thus it is an object of the present invention to provide a light-source device capable of illuminating the desired area to be illuminated with high illuminance, and with highly uniform illuminance. Fu... Read More
Inventors: Shikama, Shinsuke; Kida, Hiroshi;, Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha (Tokyo, JP) |
Centrifugal illumination system
An object of the present invention is, therefore, to provide an illumination system. Another object of this invention is to provide such an illumination system with improved illumination uniformity. A... Read More
Inventors: Conner, Arlie R.; Booth, David K.;, Assignee: Lightware, Inc. (Beaverton, OR) |
Apparatus for uniformly illuminating a light valve
The present invention meets the need for a simple, low cost light uniformizing or homogenizing transmission system which is cost effective, can efficiently operate using light from sources having a wi... Read More
Inventors: Magarill, Simon;, Assignee: Corning Incorporated (Corning, NY) |
Projection displays with divergent chief rays at beam splitter
Projection displays according to the invention preferably comprise a color-separation optical system having a plurality of substantially parallel dichroic mirrors. The color-separation system separate... Read More
Inventors: Sekine, Atsushi; Hattori, Tetsuo;, Assignee: Nikon Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Lighting system and projection type display unit using thereof
The present invention has been achieved to solve the above-mentioned problems, and it is an object of the invention to provide an optical system for illumination (lighting system), and a projector dev... Read More
Inventors: Okamori, Shinji; Shikama, Shinsuke;, Assignee: Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha (Tokyo, JP) |
Outer suspension type lens shielding mask for projection apparatus
The main object of the present invention is to provide an outer suspension type lens shielding mask for a projection apparatus, capable of being mounted outside of a projection lens and being designed... Read More
Inventors: Yang, Chih Chung; Sun, Hsi Chih; Fan, Hua Wen;, Assignee: Coretronic Corporation (Miao-Li County, TW) |
Electronic gun and target apparatus and method
It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a novel and useful fire and hit indicator apparatus that allows a user to fire a simulated bullet at a target which firing and hitting operation m... Read More
Inventors: Pearman, Bruce W.; Pelton, Clark; Roper, Todd K.; Tivis, Layne C.;, Assignee: Showdown Electronics, Inc. (Colorado Springs, CO) |
Firearm with separable radiation emitting attachment
I claim: 1. A firearm comprising a housing; an ammunition-receiving firing chamber detachably connected with said housing; a trigger carried by said housing and actuatable to initiate the discharge of... Read More
Inventors: Erning, Torsten;, Assignee: |
Illuminated gun sight and low ammunition warning assembly for firearms
The present invention is directed to an assembly for use on a firearm and, specifically an illuminated gun sight system to facilitate accurate aiming of a gun in all ambient light conditions and a low... Read More
Inventors: Vasquez, Eduardo C.; Critchley, Michael S.;, Assignee: |
Simulated weapon with gas cartridge
A simulated weapon according to one aspect of the invention includes a pressure sensor carried by a frame and coupled to a light emitter that emits a light beam in response to detected pressure change... Read More
Inventors: Muehle, Eric G.; Treat, Jr., Erwin C.;, Assignee: Advanced Interactive Systems, Inc. (Tukwilla, WA) |
Shooting video game machine and shooting result presentation method
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide an exciting and thrilling shooting video game machine and shooting result presentation method. According to a first aspect of the prese... Read More
Inventors: Yamazaki, Atsushi;, Assignee: Konami Co., Ltd. (Hyogo-ken, JP) |
Trigger apparatus of a gun that projects light
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a trigger apparatus of a light gun in which a trigger system is like the trigger system of an actual bullet gun. Another object of the prese... Read More
Inventors: Goko, Junichi;, Assignee: NEC Corporation (Tokyo, JP) |
Home exterior selection kit
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Certain terminology is used in the following description for convenience only and is not limiting. The words "right," "left," "top," and "bottom" designate directions in ... Read More
Inventors: Gerhart, Jon H.;, Assignee: |
Lens and lens cap with sawtooth portion for light emitting diode
Light emitting devices with side emission of light allow light guides and reflectors to have very thin profiles with large illuminated areas. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a lens... Read More
Inventors: West, Robert S.; Sasser, Gary D.; Stewart, James W.;, Assignee: Lumileds Lighting, U.S., LLC (San Jose, CA) |
Solar funnel shaped reflector
The present invention relates to a reflector device for use with a lantern. The reflector includes a cone-like or funnel-shaped lens having a top section to receive a light emitting device and a botto... Read More
Inventors: Chen, Chi-Gon;, Assignee: International Development Corporation (Southlake, TX) |
Side-emitting collimator
Briefly stated, a side-emitting collimator according to the present invention comprises a pair of collimator halves configured to meet over an LED to form a cavity defined by refracting surfaces. The ... Read More
Inventors: Smith, Todd J.;, Assignee: Whelen Engineering Company, Inc. (Chester, CT) |
Glass body provided with an alkali diffusion-preventing silicon oxide layer
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS: The reason why the ability to prevent the diffusion of alkali metal ions from the glass substrate is improved by the alkali diffusion-preventing silicon oxide layer of t... Read More
Inventors: Mizuhashi, Mamoru; Gotoh, Yoshio;, Assignee: Asahi Glass Company Ltd (Tokyo, JP) |
Fluid purification
The object of the present invention is to adapt this previously observed laboratory reaction to a practical fluid purification system for either commercial or domestic use, e.g. for the purification o... Read More
Inventors: Robertson, Michael K.; Henderson, Robert B.;, Assignee: Nutech Energy Systems Inc. (London, CA) |
Degradation of organic chemicals with titanium ceramic membranes
OF THE INVENTION The present invention is directed to the use of membranes of titanium oxides for degradation of organic molecules. There are two variations in methods of preparing titanium membranes... Read More
Inventors: Anderson, Marc A.; Tunesi, Simonetta; Xu, Qunyin;, Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (Madison, WI) |
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