Backlight asymmetric light input wedge

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7660509
APP PUB NO 20070279931A1
SERIAL NO

11439764

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A backlight is disclosed and includes a visible light transmissive body primarily propagating light by TIR with a light input surface and a light output surface and a light guide portion and a light input portion. The light guide portion has a light reflection surface and a light emission surface. The light input portion has opposing side surfaces that are not parallel. One of the opposing surfaces is co-planar with either the light emission surface or the light reflection surface. A light source is disposed adjacent to the light input surface. The light source emits light into the light input portion. A reflective layer is disposed adjacent to or on the opposing side surfaces.

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3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANYP O BOX 33427 ST PAUL MN 55133-3427

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bryan, William J Mahtomedi, US 77 1698
Destain, Patrick R Loveland, US 29 843
Meis, Michael A Stillwater, US 118 3412
Schultz, John C Afton, US 106 2674

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