公开(公告)号：US11467462B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-11

申请号：US16705501

申请日：2019-12-06

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Garret C. DeNolf ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  George A. Neuman ,  William L. Tonar ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  John S. Anderson ,  Sheng Liu ,  Yuping Lin ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Scott S. McNees

IPC: G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/155

Abstract: An electro-optic apparatus configured to adjust in transmittance in response to a control input comprises a first web substrate and a second web substrate. Each of the web substrates form a plurality of perimeter edges. A first edge is in connection with a first electrical terminal connecting in connection with a first electrode. A second edge opposing the first edge is in connection with a second electrical terminal in connection with a second electrode. A third edge and an opposing fourth edge comprise a barrier seal in a first configuration in connection with an exterior surface of each of the first web substrate and the second web substrate. The barrier seal encapsulates the electro-optic medium between an interior surface of each of the first web substrate and the second web substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20210208426A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17140475

申请日：2021-01-04

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Ryan B. Balili

IPC: G02F1/01 ,  G02B27/01 ,  G02B5/20 ,  B60K35/00

Abstract: A heads-up display may comprise a viewing screen having a reflective surface; a housing defining an opening; a display element disposed within the housing and comprising an integral linear polarizer configured to polarize light in a first direction; and a first linear polarizer disposed between the display element and the viewing screen covering the opening defined by the housing configured to polarize light in the first direction. The display element may be capable of causing images to be displayed on the viewing screen.

公开(公告)号：US20210208322A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17142290

申请日：2021-01-06

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Adam R. Heintzelman

IPC: G02B5/30 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02B5/02

Abstract: A system for reducing haze in a display comprises a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a masking layer disposed on the first surface of the first substrate; an optically clear adhesive; at least one of a display element and an imager; a first linear polarizer disposed between the display element and the optically clear adhesive; and a second linear polarizer. The masking layer comprises at least one opening in optical communication with at least one of the display element and the imager. The second linear polarizer may have a transmission angle generally aligned to the transmission angle of the first linear polarizer.

公开(公告)号：US10539853B2

公开(公告)日：2020-01-21

申请号：US15672892

申请日：2017-08-09

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Leroy J. Kloeppner ,  William L. Tonar ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Kelvin L. Baumann ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  Zachary J. Petroelje ,  Garret Denolf

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1516

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes a flexible plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the rear surface comprises a first conductive material; and a rigid plastic substrate including a front surface, and a rear surface, wherein the front surface comprises a second conductive material, wherein the first substrate is joined to the second substrate by a sealing member, wherein the rear surface of the first substrate and the front surface of the second substrate with the sealing member define a chamber therebetween.

公开(公告)号：US20190294014A1

公开(公告)日：2019-09-26

申请号：US16355951

申请日：2019-03-18

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Kevin L. Ash ,  Gary J. Dozeman

IPC: G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  E06B3/67 ,  E06B9/24 ,  C09J9/02

Abstract: An electro-optic device comprises a first substrate having a rear surface and a second substrate having a front surface opposed to the rear surface of the first surface; a cavity defined between opposed surfaces of the first and second substrates; an electrically conductive coating disposed on the rear surface of the first substrate and the front surface of the second substrate; a metal strip extending at least partially around a circumference of one of the rear surface of the first substrate and the front surface of the second substrate; and a sealing member bonding first substrate and second substrate together in a spaced apart relationship; wherein the sealing member at least partially covers at least a portion of the metal strip.

公开(公告)号：US09612500B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-04

申请号：US14850005

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： William L. Tonar ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Joel A. Stray

IPC: G02F1/03 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  G02F1/1339 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/08

CPC classification number: G02F1/161 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G02F1/1339 ,  G02F1/13392 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/157

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly is provided that includes a first substantially transparent substrate comprising: a first surface, and a second surface. The second surface comprises a first electrically conductive layer and a first isolation area. The assembly further includes a second substrate comprising: a third surface, and a fourth surface. The third surface comprises a second electrically conductive layer. The assembly also includes a primary seal between the second and third surfaces, the seal and the second and third surfaces define a substantially hermetic cavity; and an electro-optic medium at least partially disposed in the cavity. The primary seal comprises a plurality of conductive spacers, the seal disposed in contact with portions of the first and second electrically conductive layers. A substantial portion of the plurality of conductive spacers is in substantial contact with the second and third surfaces.

公开(公告)号：US09529214B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-27

申请号：US14511728

申请日：2014-10-10

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： George A. Neuman ,  Kevin B. Kar ,  John S. Anderson ,  William L. Tonar ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Gary J. Dozeman

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/00 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G02F1/0018 ,  B60R1/084 ,  G02B5/0808 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/2495

Abstract: An electro-optic element comprises a first substrate, including first and second surfaces. The first substrate contains at least a first layer of electrically conductive material that is deposited on the second surface and is substantially transparent. The element also comprises a second substrate including third and fourth surfaces, the second substrate containing a second layer of electrically conductive material deposited on the third surface. The first and second substrates are disposed in a parallel and spaced-apart relationship to define a gap between the second and third surfaces, the gap containing an electro-optic medium, and each substrate with a width and a height such that the ratio of width to height is less than or equal to 2. In addition, the element is configured such that a relative darkening timing factor substantially across the element is less than a factor of 3.

Abstract translation: 电光元件包括包括第一和第二表面的第一基底。 第一衬底包含至少第一层导电材料，其沉积在第二表面上并且基本上是透明的。 元件还包括包括第三和第四表面的第二衬底，第二衬底包含沉积在第三表面上的第二层导电材料。 第一和第二基板以平行和间隔的关系设置，以限定第二和第三表面之间的间隙，包含电光介质的间隙，以及具有宽度和高度的每个基板，使得宽度 高度小于或等于2.另外，元件被配置为使得基本上跨过该元件的相对变暗时序因子小于3倍。

公开(公告)号：US09434312B2

公开(公告)日：2016-09-06

申请号：US14503482

申请日：2014-10-01

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： David J. Cammenga ,  William L. Tonar ,  Adam R. Heintzelman ,  Autumn W. Trombka ,  Gary J. Dozeman

IPC: G02B5/08 ,  G02F1/15 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/00 ,  G02F1/161

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02F1/0018 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: A rearview mirror assembly is provided that includes a front substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface; and a rear substrate comprising a third surface and a fourth surface. The rear substrate defines at least one contact via and the front substrate and the rear substrate define a cavity. The mirror assembly further includes a perimeter seal between the front substrate and the rear substrate; and an electrically conductive element at least partially within said at least one contact via that electrically connects with at least one of the second surface and the third surface. The mirror assembly also includes an electro-optic medium disposed in the cavity. In addition, the front substrate and the rear substrate each has a shaped edge having a continuously arcuate shape. The shaped edges can also be formed by grinding the edges together.

Abstract translation: 提供了后视镜组件，其包括包括第一表面和第二表面的前基板; 以及包括第三表面和第四表面的后基板。 后基板限定至少一个接触通孔，并且前基板和后基板限定空腔。 反射镜组件还包括在前基板和后基板之间的周边密封; 以及至少部分地在所述至少一个接触通孔内的导电元件，其电连接到第二表面和第三表面中的至少一个。 镜组件还包括设置在空腔中的电光介质。 此外，前基板和后基板各自具有连续弓形的成形边缘。 成形边缘也可以通过将边缘研磨在一起而形成。

公开(公告)号：US20160077399A1

公开(公告)日：2016-03-17

申请号：US14850005

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： William L. Tonar ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Joel A. Stray

IPC: G02F1/161

CPC classification number: G02F1/161 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  G02F1/1339 ,  G02F1/13392 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/157

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly is provided that includes a first substantially transparent substrate comprising: a first surface, and a second surface. The second surface comprises a first electrically conductive layer and a first isolation area. The assembly further includes a second substrate comprising: a third surface, and a fourth surface. The third surface comprises a second electrically conductive layer. The assembly also includes a primary seal between the second and third surfaces, the seal and the second and third surfaces define a substantially hermetic cavity; and an electro-optic medium at least partially disposed in the cavity. The primary seal comprises a plurality of conductive spacers, the seal disposed in contact with portions of the first and second electrically conductive layers. A substantial portion of the plurality of conductive spacers is in substantial contact with the second and third surfaces.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种电光组件，其包括第一基本上透明的衬底，其包括：第一表面和第二表面。 第二表面包括第一导电层和第一隔离区域。 组件还包括第二衬底，其包括：第三表面和第四表面。 第三表面包括第二导电层。 组件还包括在第二和第三表面之间的主要密封，密封件和第二和第三表面限定基本上密封的空腔; 以及至少部分地设置在所述空腔中的电光介质。 主密封件包括多个导电间隔件，密封件设置成与第一和第二导电层的部分接触。 多个导电间隔件的大部分与第二和第三表面基本接触。

公开(公告)号：US09128345B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-08

申请号：US14464563

申请日：2014-08-20

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Steven J. Veenman ,  William L. Tonar ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Leroy J. Kloeppner ,  David L. Poll ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Nalini C. Menon ,  Kevin L. Ash

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/157

CPC classification number: G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F2201/50 ,  G02F2202/00 ,  G02F2202/02 ,  G02F2202/023

Abstract: An electrochromic device including: (a) a first substantially transparent substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (b) a second substrate having an electrically conductive material associated therewith; (c) an electrochromic medium contained within a chamber positioned between the first and second substrates which includes: (1) a solvent; (2) an anodic material; and (3) a cathodic material, wherein both of the anodic and cathodic materials are electroactive and at least one of the anodic and cathodic materials is electrochromic; (d) wherein a seal member, the first substrate, the second substrate, and/or the chamber includes a plug associated with a fill port; and (e) wherein the plug is at least partially cured with an antimonate photo initiator and/or is a one- or two-part plug which comprises a resin or mixture of resins that are substantially insoluble and/or substantially immiscible with an associated electrochromic medium while in the uncured state.

Abstract translation: 一种电致变色装置，包括：（a）具有与其相关联的导电材料的第一基本上透明的基底; （b）具有与其相关联的导电材料的第二基板; （c）包含在位于第一和第二基板之间的室内的电致变色介质，其包括：（1）溶剂; （2）阳极材料; 和（3）阴极材料，其中阳极和阴极材料都是电活性的，阳极和阴极材料中的至少一种是电致变色的; （d）其中密封构件，第一基板，第二基板和/或腔室包括与填充口相关联的塞子; 和（e）其中所述塞子至少部分地用锑酸盐光引发剂固化和/或是一或两部分的塞子，其包含基本上不相容和/或基本上不与混合的电致变色混溶的树脂或树脂混合物 中等，而在未固化状态。