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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7420756 | Mirror reflective element A reflective element for a mirror assembly for a vehicle includes a substrate and a functional or anti-abrasion film applied to an exterior surface of the substrate. The substrate comprises a polymeric resin material, such as a transparent optical polymeric resin ma... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7414772 | Color-neutral reflective control switchable thin film material The present invention provides a reflective control switchable thin film material that can become completely colorless when transparent, and the present invention relates to a reflective control switchable thin film material composed of a multilayer thin film in whi... | 08/19/2008 |
| 7405819 | Optical substrate for enhanced detectability of fluorescence A sample substrate adapted for use with fluorescence excitation light with a first wavelength. A reflector is disposed on a base. The reflector includes a reflecting multilayer interference coating with at least two layers. Not all of the layers L fulfill a quarterw... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7355724 | Three-dimensional measurement system The invention relates to a three-dimensional measurement system comprising a hardware part and a software part, in which the hardware part includes a mobile two-axis assembly (12) associated with a remote measurement device (13) installed on a fixed pa... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7349151 | IR absorbing reflector An infrared (IR) light absorbing reflector is formed with a substrate that supports a first IR absorptive multilayer part having multiple layers of partial IR absorbing thin films. The first IR absorptive multi-layer part supports a second visible light reflecting m... | 03/25/2008 |
| 7342707 | Indicators and illuminators using a semiconductor radiation emitter package A vehicle lamp assembly includes a housing and an LED lamp carried in the housing. A signal mirror includes a mirror and an LED lamp. The LED lamp includes a heat extraction member. ... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7324733 | Frameless hollow roof mirror and method of manufacture The present invention relates to optical components for reversing and inverting images, and to methods of manufacturing them accurately, robustly and cost-effectively. The method includes optical contact bonding a first optical element and a second optical element a... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7316482 | Reflecting mirror and projection image display apparatus using the same The present invention is directed to the provision of a reflecting mirror that suppresses decreases in the resolution performance and contrast performance by decreasing the mean surface roughness. In a projection type image display apparatus including a projector le... | 01/08/2008 |
| 7276289 | First surface mirror with metal oxide nucleation layer A first surface mirror includes a reflective layer and one or more dielectric layers. A metal oxide (e.g., aluminum oxide) nucleation layer(s) is provided above and/or below the reflective layer in order to improve durability of the first surface mirror. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| 7227633 | Optical substrate for enhanced detectability of fluorescence A sample substrate adapted for use with fluorescence excitation light with a first wavelength. A reflector is disposed on a base. The reflector includes a reflecting multilayer interference coating with at least two layers. Not all of the layers L fulfill a quarterw... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7211078 | Method and device for monitoring the energy and/or the position of a pulsed and scanned laser beam A method for measuring at least one of an energy and a position of a pulsed laser beam, notably in an ophthalmologic excimer laser. The pulsed laser beam is intermittently directed at a sensor, which measures its energy and/or position. In addition, a device for mea... | 05/01/2007 |
| 7189460 | High reflectance mirror A high reflectance mirror having a high reflectance in a visible-light region, being excellent in durability such as a moisture resistance, a saltwater resistance, etc. and having small dependence on incident angle (i.e., the fluctuation of the reflectance depending... | 03/13/2007 |
| 7104676 | Signaling assembly A signaling assembly is disclosed and which includes a reflective substrate having opposite first and second surfaces; an electromagnetic radiation emitter for emitting visibly discernible electromagnetic radiation and which is borne by the second surface of the ref... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7081992 | Condenser optic with sacrificial reflective surface Employing collector optics that have a sacrificial reflective surface can significantly prolong the useful life of the collector optics and the overall performance of the condenser in which the collector optics are incorporated. The collector optics are normally sub... | 07/25/2006 |
| 7042616 | Electrochromic rearview mirror assembly incorporating a display/signal light According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electrochromic rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle includes an electrochromic mirror having a variable reflectivity, a glare sensor for sensing levels of light directed towards the front element from the re... | 05/09/2006 |
| 7022407 | Polyester film for capacitors A film which is a biaxially oriented film comprising polyethylene-2,6-naphthalenedicaboxylate as a principal component, having a thermal strain ratio RMD (150) in the machine direction of the film at a temperature of 150° C. is −1.5%≦RMD (150)≦0.0% when the t... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7009751 | Electrochromic rearview mirror incorporating a third surface partially transmissive reflector The inventive electrochromic mirror may be used in a vehicle rearview mirror assembly having a light source positioned behind the electrochromic mirror for selectively projecting light through the mirror. The electrochromic mirror includes front and rear spaced elem... | 03/07/2006 |
| 7004591 | Antifogging element and method for forming the same A coating agent including photocatalyst particles dispersed in a titanium peroxide solution obtainable by causing titanium hydroxide (orthotitanic acid) gel to act with hydrogen peroxide being used as a material for the photocatalyzer film is used to a photocatalyze... | 02/28/2006 |
| 7006426 | Integrated optical unit for use with miniature optical discs Light from a laser diode is directed by mirrors on angled surfaces of an optical unit through a first lens at an optical disc. Light returns from the disc on a parallel path through a second lens and is directed at a photodetector. A semiconductor device controls th... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6991339 | Electro-optic device having a self-cleaning hydrophilic coating An electro-optic device is disclosed having a self-cleaning, hydrophilic optical coating. The electro-optic device preferably forms an external rearview mirror for a vehicle. The optical coating preferably includes photocatalytic layer(s), a hydrophilic layer, and a... | 01/31/2006 |
| 6989924 | Durable corrosion and ultraviolet-resistant silver mirror A corrosion and ultra violet-resistant silver mirror for use in solar reflectors; the silver layer having a film-forming protective polymer bonded thereto, and a protective shield overlay comprising a transparent multipolymer film that incorporates a UV absorber. Th... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6957895 | Reflection mirror and optical equipment using the same A reflection mirror includes an underlaying layer, a reflection layer, and a protective layer on a resin substrate in the order from the resin substrate, in which the reflection layer is composed of an Ag film, each of the underlaying layer and the protective layer ... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6955840 | Liquid crystal display device having thin glass substrate on which protective layer formed and method of making the same The LCD according to present invention includes a first substrate and a second substrate, two protective layers including at least one layer formed on outer surface of the first and second substrates, a transparent electrode formed on inner surface of the first subs... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6939018 | Reflecting mirror Provided is a practical reflecting mirror having a plastic substrate and offering a good balance between reflectivity and durability, both of which are excellent. The reflecting mirror includes a plastic substrate, and a stacked structure formed on the plastic subst... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6940651 | Durable nano-structured optical surface The durability and abrasion resistance of nano-structured optical surfaces, particularly those formed of or on polymeric substrate, are enhanced by at least one of adhering to it a fluorinated carbon molecule or other reactive lube composition as a monolayer coating... | 09/06/2005 |
| 6937791 | Optical coupling apparatus and method Apparatus and method for focusing light from an extended light source onto a secondary focal point (such as an input end of a light guide element). The apparatus includes a solid conic body formed in accordance with an ellipse, off axis paraboloid, or other conic sh... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6934085 | First surface mirror with chromium inclusive nucleation layer A first surface mirror includes a reflective layer and one or more dielectric layers. A chromium (Cr) inclusive layer is provided under the reflective layer in order to improve durability and/or optical characteristics of the first surface mirror. In certain example... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6921177 | High precision mirror, and a method of making it A mirror includes: a substrate having a surface; and a thin-film finish layer provided over the surface of the substrate and having on a side thereof opposite from the substrate a surface with a polished finish. According to a different aspect of the invention, a me... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6918685 | Mirror with integrated signaling assembly A signaling assembly having a reflective substrate with opposite first and second surfaces, and wherein each of the surfaces simultaneously reflects visibly discernable eleotromagnetic radiation and passes electromagnetic radiation; and an emitter for emitting visib... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6918676 | Object which has optical layers The invention relates to a process for producing an object which has optical layers. According to the invention such a process comprises the following process steps: To a substrate of plastic material several optical layers are applied; the optical layers are applie... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6916101 | Metallic mirror, metallic rotary polygonal mirror, and process for their production A metallic mirror comprising a substrate made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy, and superposingly provided thereon, in order, an intermediate TiO2 layer and a metallic reflective in layer. The metallic mirror may be a metallic mirror which further compris... | 07/12/2005 |
| 6914719 | Light reflector A light reflector formed of a biaxially-stretched film which contains a thermoplastic resin and a filler and has an opacity of at least 95%, a whiteness of at least 90%, a reflectance R0 of at least 92%, and an areal draw ratio of from 22 to 80 times, whe... | 07/05/2005 |
| 6908201 | Micro-support structures A MEM device in accordance with the invention comprises one or more movable micro-structures which are preferably ribbon structures or cantilever structures. The ribbon structures or cantilever structures are preferably coupled to a substrate structure through one o... | 06/21/2005 |
| 6881489 | Thin sheet mirror and Nd2O3 doped glass A reflecting mirror comprising a sheet of an alkali metal-zinc-borosilicate glass bonded to a reflecting surface, the glass sheet having a thickness less than 0.5 mm, and being doped with Nd2O3 in an amount sufficient to substantially reduce th... | 04/19/2005 |
| 6848797 | Reflector with a resistant surface A reflector with high total reflection which is resistant to mechanical stresses. The reflector comprises a reflector body and superimposed thereon (a) a functional coating such as a varnish, (b) a reflecting layer structure composed of a reflecting metallic layer a... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6840644 | Metal salt solution for forming a metallic mirror surface on a receiving surface A metal salt solution for use as a metal salt solution for forming a metallic mirror surface on a receiving surface is shown. The metal salt solution contains about 6.0 g to about 25 g of sodium hydroxide, about 20 g to about 70 g of ammonia and about 2 g to about 2... | 01/11/2005 |
| 6833959 | Color shifting carbon-containing interference pigments A color shifting multilayer interference film is provided which may be used to produce foils or flakes for use in pigment compositions and colorants having color shifting properties. The flakes can be interspersed into a pigment medium to form paints, inks, or cosme... | 12/21/2004 |
| 6831785 | Color shifting carbon-containing interference pigments A color shifting multilayer interference film is provided which may be used to produce foils or flakes for use in pigment compositions and colorants having color shifting properties. The flakes can be interspersed into a pigment medium to form paints, inks, or cosme... | 12/14/2004 |
| 6824278 | Self-shadowing MEM structures Self-shadowed microelectromechanical structures such as self-shadowed bond pads, fuses and compliant members and a method of fabricating self-shadowing microelectromechanical structures that anticipate and accommodate blanket metalization process steps are disclosed... | 11/30/2004 |
| 6808299 | Luminaire The luminaire comprises a reflector body (1) which has a reflecting coating (2) on its reflection side (3), and means (4) for accommodating an electric lamp on the reflection side (3). The reflection side (3) has an area ( | 10/26/2004 |
