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LED modifying apparatus and method

  • US 7,202,490 B2
  • Filed: 06/16/2004
  • Issued: 04/10/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An irradiation apparatus, comprising:

  • a plurality of solid state ultraviolet radiation sources to generate radiation that modifies a first material;

    a plurality of optical concentrators, wherein each concentrator receives ultraviolet radiation from one or more of the plurality of solid state radiation sources;

    a plurality of optical waveguides, wherein each of the plurality of optical waveguides includes a first end and a second end, wherein each first end receives ultraviolet radiation from one or more of the plurality of optical concentrators;

    a support structure to stabilize at least a first portion of the second ends of the plurality of optical waveguides; and

    a first lens placed in the path of the ultraviolet radiation emanating from the second end of the waveguide that alters the path of the ultraviolet radiation;

    a polarizer disposed in the path of the radiation emanating from the first lens; and

    a second lens placed in the path of the ultraviolet radiation emanating from the polarizer.

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