Reflective polarizers containing polymer fibers

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7356229
APP PUB NO 20060193577A1
SERIAL NO

11068157

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A polarizer is formed with an arrangement of polymer fibers substantially parallel within a polymer matrix. The polymer fibers are formed of at least first and second polymer materials. At least one of the polymer matrix and the first and second polymer materials is birefringent, and provides a birefringent interface with the adjacent material. Light is reflected and/or scattered at the birefringent interfaces with sensitivity to the polarization of the light. In some embodiments, the polymer fibers are formed as composite fibers, having a plurality of scattering polymer fibers disposed within a filler to form the composite fiber. In other embodiments, the polymer fiber is a multilayered polymer fiber. The polymer fibers may be arranged within the polymer matrix as part of a fiber weave.

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  • 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Richard C Lilydale, MN 113 4138
Fleming, Patrick R Lake Elmo, MN 109 2956
North, Diane Inver Grove Heights, MN 29 646
Ouderkirk, Andrew J Woodbury, MN 416 16337
Ruff, Andrew T Mendota Heights, MN 35 1459
Thunhorst, Kristin L Stillwater, MN 48 621

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