Dennis M Ternes

6388724, May 14, 2002

May 2, 2000

09/563310

Melvin L. Campbell - Marion IA
Richard L. Robertson - Cedar Rapids IA
James D. Sampica - Cedar Rapids IA
Dennis M. Ternes - Marion IA

Rockwell Collins, Inc. - Cedar Rapids IA

G02F 11335

349122, 349187

A liquid crystal display optical component stack-up is created with reduced defects typically caused by adhesive materials used to attach optical components to the liquid crystal display, and with improved bond line control. First and second optical components are placed in a fixture having a plurality of pins extending from a bottom platen. A layer of silicone gel is placed between the first and second optical components. The plurality of pins orient the first and second optical components to achieve a desired alignment. A plurality of standoffs extending from the bottom platen and a top platen maintain a distance between the optical components and the platens to eliminate capillary action by the silicone gel adhesive, thereby aiding in bondline control.

62840886, Sep 4, 2001

Aug 26, 1999

9/384001

James D. Sampica - Central City IA
Mel L. Campbell - Marion IA
Dennis M. Ternes - Marion IA
Paul R. Nemeth - Cedar Rapids IA

Rockwell Collins - Cedar Rapids IA

B32B 3100
B23Q 300

156285

A system and method for fabricating multi-layer optical compensators which includes a rigid or flexible planar guide member having reference lines thereon for aiding in alignment of successive layers and further having a vacuum producing capability which stabilizes the compensator when it is processed, along with the guide member, through a roller machine.