System for evaluating thin film coatings

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PATENT NO 5772861
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08541201

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A system for evaluating the reflectance of an object (e.g., a CRT) that is coated with an anti-reflective coating material is disclosed. The quality and/or uniformity of the coating is evaluated by a reflectometer. The reflectometer is positioned relative to the object by non-contact sensors. Reflectance data gathered by the reflectometer is analyzed to determine to what extent the actual coating differs from the optimal (i.e., ideal) coating. A feedback system modifies the coating process for subsequent objects in an attempt to fine-tune the coating process and achieve optimal anti-reflective coatings for later objects passing through the system.

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TRU VUE INC2150 AIRPORT DRIVE FARIBAULT MN 55021-7798

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bjornard, Erik J Northfield, MN 22 492
Clayton, Kelly R Lakeville, MN 2 25
Gammans, Charles C Faribault, MN 4 41
Meredith, Jr William A Faribault, MN 8 244
Powers, Kim D Lakeville, MN 2 25

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