Method to fabricate laminate devices using printed interlayers
US12251898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/1516
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Methods and materials to fabricate laminated devices are disclosed, particularly the laminates where the interlayer is deposited by 3d printing (or also called additive manufacturing process). In particular, emphasis is placed on the fabrication of electrooptical devices, including electrochromic, thermochromic and liquid crystal devices. In the electrochromic devices at least the electrolytic interlayer or optionally some of the other layers are deposited by this process, and for the other two the interlayer contains thermochromic and the liquid crystalline material respectively. In one embodiment printing is used to form both an interlayer and a sealant located at the perimeter of the interlayer. Laminated glass and plastic objects using this invention have many applications including their use in windows for building and transportation.
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