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Photochromic compounds and compositions

US8920928B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2011
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 17, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31935
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Described herein are compounds generally comprising an indeno[2′,3′:3,4]naptho[1,2-b]pyran structure. Such compounds may be useful for their photochromic properties, and be used in certain photochromic compositions. Such compositions may further comprise other photochromic compositions and/or materials. Additionally, such compounds and/or compositions may be suitable for preparing certain photochromic articles.

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