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Optical film and optical laminate using same

US10120206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 23, 2015
Grant dateNov 6, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02C7/108
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

[Problem] The present invention provides eyewear, such as polarized sunglasses, having cholesteric liquid crystal layers, wherein the eyewear has a metallic tone and antiglare properties, minimizes the reduction in light-polarizing element absorptive capability that is associated with circular polarization, and is moreover unaffected by external degrading factors such as sebum, moisture, and salt air.[Solution] This optical film is characterized by being provided with a light-reflecting layer R comprising a cholesteric liquid crystal layer that has right-handed helical orientation, a light-reflecting layer L comprising a cholesteric liquid crystal layer that has left-handed helical orientation, and a polarizing element layer.

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