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Optical effects for aerodynamic microstructures

US9751618B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2015
Grant dateSep 5, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02T50/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Aerodynamic microstructures having sub-microstructure are disclosed herein. One disclosed example apparatus includes an aerodynamic microstructure defining an external surface of a vehicle, and a pattern of sub-microstructures superimposed on the microstructure to convey a representation of an image.

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