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Optically clear high temperature resistant silicone polymers of high refractive index

US7160972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 2004
Grant dateJan 9, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 10, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B1/041
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A thermally stable polysiloxane composition is a cross-linked product of a Part A composition, of a Part B composition and a catalyst, the Part A composition being a polysiloxane having 60 to 75 percent by weight phenyl groups, the Part B composition being a polysiloxane having 50 to 80 percent by weight phenyl groups. The composition has the properties of optical clarity as measured by 90% or greater transmission of light of 400 nm wavelength in a 1.0 centimeter path, a refractive index at 589 nm of 1.545 or greater and still has 90% or greater transmission of light of 400 nm wavelength in a 1.0 centimeter path after exposure to 150° C. for 6 hours. The composition is well suited for application as an optically transmissive cover or lens for light emitting diodes and for use in other optical and related devices.

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