公开(公告)号：US20140139901A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14164505

申请日：2014-01-27

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： William L. Tonar ,  David J. Cammenga ,  John S. Anderson ,  David L. Poll ,  George A. Neuman ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Bradley L. Busscher ,  Kenton J. Ypma

IPC: G02F1/161 ,  B60R1/08

CPC classification number: B60R1/08 ,  B32B17/06 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10174 ,  B32B17/10321 ,  B32B17/10513 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/163

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及改进的电光后视镜元件及其组合。

公开(公告)号：US08730551B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US14047217

申请日：2013-10-07

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： George A. Neuman ,  William L. Tonar ,  John S. Anderson ,  Henry A. Luten ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Juan C. Lara ,  Jeffrey A. Forgette

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02B5/08 ,  B60Q1/26

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/163

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same. Area of the effective field of view of the electro-optic mirror element substantially equals to that defined by the outermost perimeter of the element.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及改进的电光后视镜元件及其组合。 电光镜元件的有效视野的面积基本上等于由元件的最外周限定的面积。

公开(公告)号：US20140036339A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US14041197

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： William L. Tonar ,  Henry A. Luten ,  George A. Neuman ,  John S. Anderson ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Tammy G. Morgan

IPC: G02B5/30 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157

CPC classification number: G02F1/133509 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/08 ,  B32B27/283 ,  B32B27/286 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B27/308 ,  B32B27/32 ,  B32B27/36 ,  B32B27/365 ,  B32B2255/00 ,  B32B2307/41 ,  B32B2307/416 ,  B32B2307/42 ,  B32B2307/704 ,  B32B2307/706 ,  B32B2307/748 ,  B32B2551/08 ,  B32B2605/00 ,  B32B2605/006 ,  B60R1/088 ,  G02B5/3058 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G02F1/133536 ,  G02F1/1339 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G02F1/137 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F2001/133548 ,  G02F2001/13756 ,  G02F2201/44 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 各向异性薄膜层压板用于图像保存反射器，如后视汽车镜组件及相关制造方法。 膜可以包括诸如光偏振层和其它功能层的各向异性层。 具有受控含水量的膜在全向压力和真空下加热到基本上等于或高于膜的玻璃化转变温度范围的下限的温度，以便层压到基底上。 层叠膜被构造为镜结构的一部分，以便增加由位于镜结构后面的光源产生的光的对比度并且透射通过反射镜结构朝向观察者。 镜面结构没有任何扩展的变形，其特征在于SW和LW值小于3，更优选小于2，最优选小于1。

公开(公告)号：US20140036338A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13956957

申请日：2013-08-01

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Donald L. Bareman ,  William L. Tonar ,  Niels A. Olesen ,  Thomas J. Scott ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Peter N. Rizk ,  Henry A. Luten ,  George A. Neuman ,  Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Mark R. Roth ,  Paul V. Flynn, JR. ,  James R. Thommen, II ,  Happy T. Holden

IPC: G02F1/157

CPC classification number: C03B33/091 ,  C03C23/0025 ,  C03C27/10 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/157 ,  Y10T428/24273 ,  Y10T428/24355 ,  Y10T428/24777

Abstract: An apparatus, method, and process that includes a substantially transparent substrate having a first surface, a second surface, and edge extending around at least a portion of a perimeter of the substantially transparent substrate, wherein the edge being a laser induced channel edge having enhanced edge characteristics.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，方法和方法，其包括具有第一表面，第二表面和围绕所述基本上透明的基底的周边的至少一部分延伸的基本上透明的基底，其中所述边缘是具有增强的激光感应通道边缘 边缘特征。

公开(公告)号：US20250033563A1

公开(公告)日：2025-01-30

申请号：US18911492

申请日：2024-10-10

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： George A. Neuman ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  Joshua D. Lintz

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02B1/115 ,  G02B5/08

Abstract: An asymmetrically reflective member is disclosed. This asymmetrically reflective member may be utilized in a rearview assembly to hide an imager disposed there behind. The member may comprise a substate and an asymmetric transflective coating. The substate may have a first side and a second side. The asymmetric transflective coating may be associated with the substrate. Additionally, the asymmetric transflective coating may have a transflective layer, a plurality of dielectric layers, and one or more absorptive layers interleaved with the plurality of dielectric layers. Further, the member may have a first side and a second side. The reflectance of the first side may be substantially greater than the reflectance of the second side.

公开(公告)号：US20240282791A1

公开(公告)日：2024-08-22

申请号：US18648758

申请日：2024-04-29

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Brian R. Olson ,  George A. Neuman ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  John S. Anderson

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B1/14

CPC classification number: H01L27/1462 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B1/14 ,  H01L27/14603 ,  H01L27/14629

Abstract: A reflective member having transflective and substantially opaque regions is disclosed. The transflective region may serve as a sensor opening region. When viewing the member from a first direction, the difference between a total light reflectance of the member at the substantially opaque region and at the sensor opening region is less than five percent. Additionally, when viewing the member from the first direction, the difference between a color reflectance of the member at the substantially opaque region and at the sensor opening region is less than 5 delta C* units. A sensor disposed in a second direction of the sensor opening region of the member is operable to receive light through the member at the sensor opening region. The second direction is opposite the first direction.

公开(公告)号：US11990487B2

公开(公告)日：2024-05-21

申请号：US17237478

申请日：2021-04-22

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Brian R. Olson ,  George A. Neuman ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  John S. Anderson

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B1/14

CPC classification number: H01L27/1462 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02B1/14 ,  H01L27/14603 ,  H01L27/14629

Abstract: A reflective member having transflective and substantially opaque regions is disclosed. The transflective region may serve as a sensor opening region. When viewing the member from a first direction, the difference between a total light reflectance of the member at the substantially opaque region and at the sensor opening region is less than five percent. Additionally, when viewing the member from the first direction, the difference between a color reflectance of the member at the substantially opaque region and at the sensor opening region is less than 5 delta C* units. A sensor disposed in a second direction of the sensor opening region of the member is operable to receive light through the member at the sensor opening region. The second direction is opposite the first direction.

公开(公告)号：US11851944B2

公开(公告)日：2023-12-26

申请号：US17190817

申请日：2021-03-03

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： George A. Neuman ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  John S. Anderson ,  David M. Ellis ,  Matthew A. Koppey ,  Stephen F. Richlich

IPC: E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/17 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  B32B17/10 ,  E06B3/67

CPC classification number: E06B9/24 ,  B32B17/1022 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10495 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  G02F1/133502 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/172 ,  B32B2307/412 ,  E06B2009/2464

Abstract: A variably transmissive electro-optic window that has an easily tunable dynamic range is disclosed. The window comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, an electro-optic medium, and at least one tuning layer. The first substrate has a first and a second surface. The first surface is in a first direction relative the second surface. The second substrate has a third and a fourth surface. The third surface is disposed in the first direction relative the fourth surface. The second substrate is disposed in a second direction opposite the first direction relative the first substrate. The second substrate is additionally disposed in a substantially parallel and spaced apart relationship with the first substrate. The first electrode is disposed in the second direction relative the first substrate. The second electrode is disposed in the first direction relative the second substrate. The electro-optic medium is disposed between the first and second electrodes. Additionally, the electro-optic medium is operable to vary a transmittance of light therethrough. Lastly, a tuning layer is substantially transparent and operable to attenuate the transmittance of visible light therethrough.

公开(公告)号：US20210240046A1

公开(公告)日：2021-08-05

申请号：US17159324

申请日：2021-01-27

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  John S. Anderson ,  George A. Neuman

IPC: G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/1514 ,  G02F1/153

Abstract: An electrochromic device, system using, and method for, which may pre-activate a buffer is disclosed. The electrochromic device may comprise a first substrate, a second substrate, a first electrode, a second electrode, and an electrochromic medium. The second substate may be disposed in apart relationship with the first substrate. The first and second electrodes may be associated with the first and second substrates, respectively. The electrochromic medium may be disposed between the first and second electrodes. Further, the electrochromic medium may comprise electrochromic materials and a redox buffer. Each of the electrochromic materials and the buffer may be operable between activated and deactivated states. The electrochromic device may be configured to apply a voltage to substantially pre-activate the buffer and hold the buffer in this state prior to substantially activating the electrochromic materials, thereby decreasing the response time of the electrochromic device upon activation.

公开(公告)号：US11029519B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-08

申请号：US16812501

申请日：2020-03-09

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： George A. Neuman ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  John S. Anderson

IPC: G02B27/01 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02B1/113 ,  G02F1/157

Abstract: A transparency includes a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface. An optical coating is positioned on the fourth surface. The optical coating has a refractive index real component n of greater than about 1.8 and an nk ratio of greater than about 0.6, as measured at 550 nm. The fourth surface has a reflectance of less than about 1.2%, as measured from the first surface.