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Optical materials and optical elements using the same

US7455903B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2005
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31536
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An optical material comprising an ionic liquid and a polymer gel including a light controlling material, wherein the polymer gel absorbs and/or releases the ionic liquid in accordance with a temperature change. Also provided is an optical element comprising two substrates and the optical material between the two substrates.

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