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Durable metallized polymer mirror

US5361172A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 21, 1993
Grant dateNov 1, 1994
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Expiry dateJan 21, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/12611
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A metallized polymer mirror construction having improved durability against delamination and tunneling, comprising: an outer layer of polymeric material; a metal oxide layer underlying the outer layer of polymeric material; a silver reflective layer underneath the metal oxide layer; and a layer of adhesive attaching the silver layer to a substrate.

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