Patent ID: 6431715
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
A composition of matter, comprising:a body made essentially of polymeric resin, said body formed in a sequence of layers, wherein said sequence of layers further comprises: an initial layer, said initial layer being the first layer formed in said sequence of layers for said body; at least one intermediate layer, each of said at least one intermediate layer formed prior to forming each subsequent layer in said sequence of layers for said body, said each of said at least one intermediate layer being dimensioned thinner than each preceding layer of said sequence of layers; and a final layer, said final layer being the last layer formed in said sequence of layers of said body, said final layer being dimensioned thinner than each preceding layer of said sequence of layers, said final layer having an upper surface distal from a preceding layer and an opposing lower surface proximal to and in contact with said preceding layer, said upper surface of said final layer having a smooth surface suitable for optical reflection, before surface modification.