Advanced ultraviolet-resistant silver mirrors for use in solar reflectors
US7612937B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 16, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31681
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A silver mirror construction that maintains a high percentage of hemispherical reflectance throughout the UV and visible spectrum when used in solar reflectors, comprising:a) a pressure sensitive adhesive layer positioned beneath a silver overlay;b) a polymer film disposed on the silver overlay;c) an adhesive layer positioned on the polymer film; andd) a UV screening acrylic film disposed on the adhesive layer.
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