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Variable transmittance optical filter and uses thereof

US9235099B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2014
Grant dateJan 12, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2034

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  • 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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