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Window system with indicia

US9606412B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 9, 2016
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B27/0006
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A window system is provided that includes an electro-optic element having a first substantially transparent substrate defining first and second surfaces. The second surface has a first electrically conductive layer and a second substantially transparent substrate defines third and fourth surfaces. The third surface has a second electrically conductive layer and a primary seal disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed in the cavity that is variably transmissive such that the electro-optic element is operable between substantially clear and darkened states. A polymeric dust cover is positioned away from the electro-optic element defining at least two major surfaces and at least one indicia disposed in the dust cover. The indicia includes a plurality of damage channels having an aspect ratio greater than about 10:1.

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