Variable reflectance mirror system

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9910310
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14041197

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Anisotropic film laminates for use in image-preserving reflectors such as rearview automotive mirror assemblies, and related methods of fabrication. A film may comprise an anisotropic layer such as a light-polarizing layer and other functional layers. The film having controlled water content is heated under omnidirectional pressure and vacuum to a temperature substantially equal to or above a lower limit of a glass-transition temperature range of the film so as to be laminated to a substrate. The laminated film is configured as part of a mirror structure so as to increase contrast of light produced by a light source positioned behind the mirror structure and transmitted through the mirror structure towards a viewer. The mirror structure is devoid of any extended distortion and is characterized by SW and LW values less than 3, more preferably less than 2, and most preferably less than 1.

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  • GENTEX CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Anderson, John S Holland, US 117 8242
Dozeman, Gary J Zeeland, US 38 1498
Luten, Henry A Holland, US 72 2426
Morgan, Tammy G Holland, US 9 625
Neuman, George A Holland, US 115 4871
Tonar, William L Holland, US 195 18114

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