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Thermochromic filters and stopband filters for use with same

US8867132B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2010
Grant dateOct 21, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B5/208
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Thermochromic filters use combinations of absorptive, reflective, thermoabsorptive, and thermoreflective elements covering different portions of the solar spectrum, to achieve different levels of energy savings, throw, shading, visible light transmission, and comfort. Embodiments include stopband filters in the near-infrared spectrum.

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