US Patent 7494234 Backlight module

A polarizer includes a first prism plate having a plurality of first micro-prisms; a polarizing film formed on surfaces of the first micro-prisms; and a second prism plate having a plurality of second micro-prisms, the micro-prisms of the first prism plate and the micro-prisms of the second prism plate meshed with each other and integrated the polarizing film therebetween, the polarizing film being in direct contact with the first prism plate and the second prism plate. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing the polarizer and a backlight module using the polarizer is also provided.