公开(公告)号：US11486033B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-01

申请号：US15915258

申请日：2018-03-08

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： George A. Neuman ,  Henry A. Luten ,  G. Bruce Poe ,  John S. Anderson

IPC: C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/18 ,  C23C14/58 ,  G02F1/163

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for ion milling, and more particularly relates to methods and apparatus for smoothing a surface using ion milling.

公开(公告)号：US20210072609A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-11

申请号：US17017739

申请日：2020-09-11

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

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

IPC: G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/161 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/1343

Abstract: An electro-optic assembly may comprise a first partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a second partially reflective, partially transmissive substrate having a third surface and a fourth surface; a sealing member disposed about a perimeter of the first and second substrates, the sealing member holding the first and second substrates in a spaced-apart relationship; a chamber defined by the first and second substrates and the sealing member; an electro-optic medium disposed within the chamber; and an anti-reflective coating disposed between the second surface of the first substrate and the opposed, third surface of the second substrate, the anti-reflective coating may comprise at least a first layer, a second layer, and a third layer, the second layer may be disposed between the first and third layers.

公开(公告)号：US20200310211A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16832622

申请日：2020-03-27

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Garret C. DeNolf ,  George A. Neuman ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  Zachary J. Petroelje ,  John S. Anderson ,  Michael T. Stephenson ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  Sheng Liu ,  Jeffrey A. Forgette

IPC: G02F1/1516 ,  G02F1/1523

Abstract: An electro-optic sub-assembly and method of making that includes a substrate web and an electrically conductive layer disposed on the substrate web. An electroactive gel layer is disposed on the electrically conductive layer and includes an electroactive component dispersed in a polymeric matrix. The electroactive gel layer may include at least one electrochromic component. Also provided is an electro-optic assembly and method of making that includes a cathodic sub-assembly and an anodic sub-assembly.

公开(公告)号：US10766422B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-08

申请号：US15372717

申请日：2016-12-08

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Jian Gao ,  Andrew D. Weller ,  George A. Neuman

IPC: B60R1/12 ,  G02F1/153 ,  B60R1/04 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G06K9/00 ,  H04N5/33 ,  G02F1/1514 ,  H04N5/232

Abstract: The disclosure provides for an electrochromic element comprising a first substrate and a second substrate. The first substrate comprises a first surface and a second surface. The second substrate comprises a third surface and a fourth surface. The first substrate and the second substrate form a cavity have an electrochromic medium disposed therein. A dielectric coating is disposed on the fourth surface and is configured to provide for improved transmittance of the electrochromic element in the near infrared (NIR) range, wherein the near infrared transmittance exceeds the visible transmittance.

公开(公告)号：US10746910B2

公开(公告)日：2020-08-18

申请号：US15903403

申请日：2018-02-23

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： George A. Neuman

IPC: F21V9/04 ,  F21V9/06 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02B5/28 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/1335

Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first substantially transparent substrate defining a first surface and a second surface. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity. An electro-optic material is positioned within the cavity. A transflective coating having a transmittance of between about 15% and about 60% in a visible wavelength band is positioned on at least one of the second and third surfaces. The transflective coating includes a first layer including an absorbing material, a second layer, a third layer including a low index metal and a fourth layer. The second and fourth layers include at least one of a dielectric material and a transparent conducting oxide.

公开(公告)号：US20200209621A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-02

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

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.

公开(公告)号：US20200183244A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-11

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：US20190324341A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-24

申请号：US16388204

申请日：2019-04-18

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： William L. Tonar ,  Garret C. DeNolf ,  Gary J. Dozeman ,  George A. Neuman ,  Mario F. Saenger Nayver ,  John S. Anderson ,  Jeffrey A. Forgette ,  Sheng Liu ,  Yuping Lin

IPC: G02F1/1516 ,  G02F1/1523 ,  G02F1/153 ,  B32B15/085 ,  B32B15/09 ,  B32B15/082

Abstract: An electro-optic element includes a first substantially transparent polymer substrate defining first and second surfaces. The second surface includes a first electrically conductive layer. A first polymer multi-layer film is disposed between the first substrate and the first conductive layer. The first polymer multi-layer film includes a first polymer layer, an inorganic layer, and a second polymer layer. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. The third surface includes a second electrically conductive layer. An electrochromic medium is disposed in a cavity defined between the first and second substrates and includes a cathodic material, an anodic material, and at least one solvent.

公开(公告)号：US10427606B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-01

申请号：US14980085

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

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

IPC: G02B5/08 ,  B60R1/08 ,  G02B5/30 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G02F1/13 ,  G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/1347 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/167 ,  G02F1/1333

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 laminate 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.

公开(公告)号：US10273182B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US14465368

申请日：2014-08-21

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Donald L. Bareman ,  William L. Tonar ,  Niels A. Olesen ,  Thomas J. Scott ,  David J. Cammenga ,  Henry A. Luten ,  George A. Neuman

IPC: C03B33/00 ,  C03B33/09 ,  G02F1/157 ,  C03C23/00 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02B5/08 ,  C03C27/10

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