FOCUS MODULE AND COMPONENTS WITH ACTUATOR POLYMER CONTROL
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1. A focus module comprising:
- a) a boundary element;
b) a focus element, said focus element further comprisingi) a fluid, andii) a deformable membrane,said fluid being entrapped between said boundary element and said deformable membrane; and
c) a pressure element;
wherein said pressure element is capable of deforming said focus element by pressing on said deformable membrane in the direction of said boundary element.
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Abstract
A focus module containing a boundary element and a focus element. The focus element includes a fluid and a deformable membrane, with the fluid being entrapped between the boundary element and the deformable membrane. The focus module also includes a pressure element, which is capable of deforming the focus element by pressing on the deformable membrane in the direction of the boundary element.
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1. A focus module comprising:
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a) a boundary element; b) a focus element, said focus element further comprising i) a fluid, and ii) a deformable membrane, said fluid being entrapped between said boundary element and said deformable membrane; and c) a pressure element; wherein said pressure element is capable of deforming said focus element by pressing on said deformable membrane in the direction of said boundary element.
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2. A focus module, comprising:
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a) a boundary element; b) a focus membrane; c) a focus fluid entrapped between said boundary element and said focus membrane; and d) a deforming element contacting said focus membrane.
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3. A focus module, comprising:
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a) a boundary element; b) a spacer element; c) a focus membrane; d) a focus fluid entrapped between said boundary element and said focus membrane; and e) a deforming element contacting said focus membrane.
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4. A focus module, comprising:
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a) a cylinder having i) a top surface, ii) a bottom surface, iii) an outer wall, and iv) a fluid interior volume therewithin; and b) a deforming element external to said cylinder, said deforming element being capable of exerting pressure on said top surface, thereby deforming said top surface.
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5. A focus module, comprising, in order:
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a) a boundary element; b) a focus element; and c) a deforming element. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8, 9)
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