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Absorbing, reflecting and collimating polarizer stack and backlights incorporating same

US10838127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2014
Grant dateNov 17, 2020
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/3083
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Polarizer stacks are described. More particularly, polarizer stacks that include an absorbing polarizer and multiple reflective polarizers, including at least one collimating reflective polarizer are described. Such polarizer stacks are capable of emitted light that is both collimated and color neutral. Backlights incorporating such polarizer stacks are also described.

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