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Variable transmittance optical filter and uses thereof

US8837032B2 · kind B2 · utility

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26Claims

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Assignee

SWITCH MATERIALS, INC. · CA

Inventors

Duhane Lam · Vancouver, CA
Neil Robin Branda · North Vancouver, CA
Andreea Spantulescu · New Westminster, CA

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 18, 2013
Grant date	Sep 16, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 18, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10T156/10
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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