Non-Attenuating Light Collimating Articles for Graphic Arts
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1. A phototool, comprising:
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a microstructured surface disposed on a first surface of the substrate, the microstructured surface comprising a plurality of light collimating articles.
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Abstract
Various systems and methods are provided for non-attenuating light collimating articles. In one embodiment, among others, a phototool comprises a substrate; and a microstructured surface disposed on a first surface of the substrate, the microstructured surface comprising a plurality of light collimating articles.
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39 Claims
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1. A phototool, comprising:
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a substrate; and a microstructured surface disposed on a first surface of the substrate, the microstructured surface comprising a plurality of light collimating articles. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A combination for producing relief images, comprising:
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a source of actinic radiation; a phototool positioned to receive actinic radiation from the source at a first side of the phototool, the phototool comprising a microstructured surface, the microstructured surface comprising a plurality of light collimating articles; and a printing plate disposed adjacent to a second side of the phototool. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A structure, comprising:
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a printing plate; and a microstructured surface disposed on a first surface of the printing plate, the microstructured surface comprising a plurality of light collimating articles. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A structure, comprising:
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a coversheet; a microstructured surface disposed on a first surface of the coversheet, the microstructured surface comprising a plurality of light collimating articles; and a phototool substrate disposed adjacent to a second surface of the coversheet. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A structure, comprising:
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a creen; a microstructured surface disposed on a surface of the creen, the microstructured surface comprising a plurality of light collimating articles; and a phototool substrate having a first surface, the first surface disposed adjacent to the microstructured surface. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33, 34)
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35. A combination for producing relief images, comprising:
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a source of actinic radiation; a light collimating article positioned adjacent to the source, the light collimating article positioned to collimate the actinic radiation from the source; a phototool positioned to receive collimated actinic radiation from the source at a first side of the phototool; and a printing plate disposed adjacent to a second side of the phototool. - View Dependent Claims (36, 37, 38, 39)
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