Thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements
US8169681B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | May 1, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2495
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Electro-optic elements are becoming commonplace in a number of vehicular and architectural applications. Various electro-optic element configurations provide variable transmittance and or variable reflectance for windows and mirrors. The present invention relates to various thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements.
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