AU2306888A - Macro-gradient optical density transmissive light concentrators, lenses and compound lenses of large geometry, and fabrication thereof - Google Patents

Macro-gradient optical density transmissive light concentrators, lenses and compound lenses of large geometry, and fabrication thereof

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Publication number
AU2306888A
AU2306888A AU23068/88A AU2306888A AU2306888A AU 2306888 A AU2306888 A AU 2306888A AU 23068/88 A AU23068/88 A AU 23068/88A AU 2306888 A AU2306888 A AU 2306888A AU 2306888 A AU2306888 A AU 2306888A
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Prior art keywords
lenses
macro
fabrication
optical density
transmissive light
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Abandoned
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AU23068/88A
Inventor
Leslie A. Danziger
James J. Hagerty
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Integrated Solar Technologies Corp
Original Assignee
Integrated Solar Technologies Corp
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Filing date
Publication date
Priority claimed from US07/206,110 external-priority patent/US4907864A/en
Priority claimed from US07/206,109 external-priority patent/US4883522A/en
Application filed by Integrated Solar Technologies Corp filed Critical Integrated Solar Technologies Corp
Publication of AU2306888A publication Critical patent/AU2306888A/en
Abandoned legal-status Critical Current

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Classifications

    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C03—GLASS; MINERAL OR SLAG WOOL
    • C03B—MANUFACTURE, SHAPING, OR SUPPLEMENTARY PROCESSES
    • C03B19/00—Other methods of shaping glass
    • C03B19/09—Other methods of shaping glass by fusing powdered glass in a shaping mould
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F24—HEATING; RANGES; VENTILATING
    • F24S—SOLAR HEAT COLLECTORS; SOLAR HEAT SYSTEMS
    • F24S23/00—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors
    • F24S23/30—Arrangements for concentrating solar-rays for solar heat collectors with lenses
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B19/00—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics
    • G02B19/0004—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the optical means employed
    • G02B19/0009—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the optical means employed having refractive surfaces only
    • G02B19/0014—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the optical means employed having refractive surfaces only at least one surface having optical power
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B19/00—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics
    • G02B19/0033—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the use
    • G02B19/0038—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the use for use with ambient light
    • G02B19/0042—Condensers, e.g. light collectors or similar non-imaging optics characterised by the use for use with ambient light for use with direct solar radiation
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B3/00—Simple or compound lenses
    • G02B3/0087—Simple or compound lenses with index gradient
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02E—REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
    • Y02E10/00—Energy generation through renewable energy sources
    • Y02E10/40—Solar thermal energy, e.g. solar towers
    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y02—TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE
    • Y02P—CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION TECHNOLOGIES IN THE PRODUCTION OR PROCESSING OF GOODS
    • Y02P80/00—Climate change mitigation technologies for sector-wide applications
    • Y02P80/20—Climate change mitigation technologies for sector-wide applications using renewable energy

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  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Sustainable Development (AREA)
  • Materials Engineering (AREA)
  • Combustion & Propulsion (AREA)
  • Toxicology (AREA)
  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Organic Chemistry (AREA)
  • Sustainable Energy (AREA)
  • Thermal Sciences (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Mechanical Engineering (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Optical Elements Other Than Lenses (AREA)
  • Surface Treatment Of Glass (AREA)
  • Lenses (AREA)
  • Photovoltaic Devices (AREA)
AU23068/88A 1987-08-19 1988-08-09 Macro-gradient optical density transmissive light concentrators, lenses and compound lenses of large geometry, and fabrication thereof Abandoned AU2306888A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (6)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US8759887A 1987-08-19 1987-08-19
US087598 1987-08-19
US07/206,110 US4907864A (en) 1987-08-19 1988-06-17 Macro-gradient optical density transmissive light concentrators, lenses and compound lenses of large geometry
US206110 1988-06-17
US206109 1988-06-17
US07/206,109 US4883522A (en) 1987-08-19 1988-06-17 Fabrication of macro-gradient optical density transmissive light concentrators, lenses and compound lenses of large geometry

Publications (1)

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AU2306888A true AU2306888A (en) 1989-03-09

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Country Status (6)

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EP (1) EP0354927A4 (en)
JP (1) JPH01503576A (en)
AU (1) AU2306888A (en)
CA (1) CA1305882C (en)
ES (1) ES2008565A6 (en)
WO (1) WO1989001640A1 (en)

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US5200858A (en) * 1988-11-03 1993-04-06 Lightpath Technologies, Inc. Uni-directional gradient index of refraction glasses
US4929065A (en) * 1988-11-03 1990-05-29 Isotec Partners, Ltd. Glass plate fusion for macro-gradient refractive index materials
JP2749387B2 (en) * 1989-08-12 1998-05-13 科学技術振興事業団 High-sensitivity micro-multi-wavelength spectrometer
US5267063A (en) * 1992-07-02 1993-11-30 At&T Bell Laboratories Gradient index mirror for providing a collimated beam for liquid crystal displays and the like
US7293871B2 (en) 2000-11-27 2007-11-13 Ophthonix, Inc. Apparatus and method of correcting higher-order aberrations of the human eye
US7217375B2 (en) * 2001-06-04 2007-05-15 Ophthonix, Inc. Apparatus and method of fabricating a compensating element for wavefront correction using spatially localized curing of resin mixtures
KR20050077455A (en) * 2004-01-28 2005-08-02 삼성전자주식회사 Optical antenna and wireless optical system using the same
GB2416041A (en) * 2004-07-08 2006-01-11 Innovium Res Ltd Optical device for the transmission and/or collection of optical signals

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GB1519701A (en) * 1975-02-19 1978-08-02 Zeiss Stiftung Method of producing glass bodies having a gradient of ref-active index
US4114592A (en) * 1976-08-16 1978-09-19 The United States Of America As Represented By The United States Department Of Energy Cylindrical radiant energy direction device with refractive medium
JPS6057048A (en) * 1983-09-05 1985-04-02 Mitsubishi Electric Corp Centrifugal stepless speed change device
DE3430265A1 (en) * 1984-08-17 1986-02-27 Standard Elektrik Lorenz Ag, 7000 Stuttgart METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF AN LONG-TERM GLASS BODY, IN PARTICULAR A PREFORM FOR LIGHT WAVE GUIDES
JPS6127501A (en) * 1984-07-17 1986-02-07 Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd Manufacture of synthetic resin optical element having refractive index distribution
JPS6156313A (en) * 1984-08-28 1986-03-22 Canon Inc Refractive index distribution type lens
EP0585773B1 (en) * 1992-08-31 1995-11-02 Deere & Company Driver's cab suspension for vehicles

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EP0354927A4 (en) 1990-09-26
WO1989001640A1 (en) 1989-02-23
EP0354927A1 (en) 1990-02-21
ES2008565A6 (en) 1989-07-16
JPH01503576A (en) 1989-11-30
CA1305882C (en) 1992-08-04

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