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Variable transmittance optical filter and uses thereof

US8687258B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 15, 2013
Grant dateApr 1, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 15, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F2201/086
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Variable transmittance optical filters capable of transitioning from a light state to a dark state on exposure to UV radiation and from a dark state to a light state with application of an electric voltage are provided. The optical filters comprise a switching material that comprises one or more chromophores that have electrochromic and photochromic properties.

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