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Durable corrosion and ultraviolet-resistant silver mirror

US6989924B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 1999
Grant dateJan 24, 2006
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31681
  • WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A corrosion and ultra violet-resistant silver mirror for use in solar reflectors; the silver layer having a film-forming protective polymer bonded thereto, and a protective shield overlay comprising a transparent multipolymer film that incorporates a UV absorber. The corrosion and ultraviolet resistant silver mirror retains spectral hemispherical reflectance and high optical clarity throughout the UV and visible spectrum when used in solar reflectors.

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