Abstract:
An optical imaging lens includes: a first, second, third and fourth lens element, the first lens element has an object-side surface with a convex part in a vicinity of the optical axis, the second lens element has an image-side surface with a concave part in a vicinity of its periphery; the third lens element has an image-side surface with a convex part in a vicinity of the optical axis, the fourth lens element has an object-side surface with a concave part in a vicinity of the optical axis; the fifth lens element has an object-side surface with a convex part in a vicinity of the optical axis, wherein the optical imaging lens set does not include any lens element with refractive power other than said first, second, third, fourth and fifth lens elements.
Abstract:
An optical imaging lens set, including: a first lens element having an object-side surface with a convex part in a vicinity of the optical axis, and with a convex part in a vicinity of its periphery, a second lens element with negative refractive power, a third lens element with positive refractive power, having an object-side surface with a concave part in a vicinity of its periphery, and having an image-side surface with a convex part in a vicinity of the optical axis, a fourth lens element having an object-side surface with a convex part in a vicinity of its periphery, and having an image-side surface with a concave part in a vicinity of the optical axis, and a convex part in a vicinity of its periphery.
Abstract:
Liquid compositions are disclosed that include a photocatalytic material and a hydrophilic binder that includes an essentially completely hydrolyzed organosilicate. Also disclosed are methods of making such compositions, methods of coating a substrate with a hydrophilic composition, and substrates coated with such compositions. The compositions may, for example, be embodied as stable one-pack compositions.
Abstract:
A method for modifying the appearance of a substrate is disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces and depositing a reflectance modifying coating on at least a portion of the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second surface has a visible light reflectance (R1) ranging from 5 to 20 percent.
Abstract:
Multi-layer coatings are disclosed that include (a) a first layer deposited from at least one composition that includes a polymeric composition, and (b) a second layer applied over at least a portion of the first layer in which the second layer is deposited from at least one liquid composition that includes (i) a photocatalytic material, and (ii) a binder that is hydrophilic and comprises an essentially completely hydrolyzed organosilicate. Also disclosed are substrates coated with such multi-layer coatings, methods of applying such multi-layer coatings to a substrate and methods of making a painted surface easy-to-clean.
Abstract:
A method is provided for simulating and/or demonstrating and/or enhancing photoactive properties, such as hydrophilicity, of a surface, such as a photoactive surface. One embodiment includes providing a photoactive surface and applying a peroxide-containing material, such as an aqueous hydrogen peroxide solution, over at least a portion of the surface. An optional resinous layer, such as an at least partly hydrolyzed polymethoxysiloxane layer, can be applied over the surface. A kit to practice the method and an article made using the method are also provided.
Abstract:
A method for modifying the appearance of a substrate is disclosed. The method includes providing a substrate having first and second opposing surfaces and depositing a reflectance modifying coating on at least a portion of the first surface of the substrate, wherein the second surface has a visible light reflectance (R1) ranging from 5 to 20 percent.
Abstract:
An electrochromic window assembly includes a security system for monitoring breakage of the electrochromic window assembly. Control circuitry is connected to the electrochromic window assembly for monitoring an electrical characteristic of one or more conductive coatings within the electrochromic window assembly, such as electrical resistance. Upon detecting a change in the electrical resistance, such as that caused by a break in one or more conductive coating, an alarm signal is generated and is sent to an alarm trigger circuit for activating an alarm. A method for monitoring penetration or breakage of an electrochromic window assembly is also provided, which method involves applying electrical activation to an electrochromic assembly and monitoring for a change in an electrical characteristic based on the applied electrical potential. Electrochromic window assemblies incorporating security alarm features in accordance with the present invention are particularly useful in automobile applications.
Abstract:
An ultraviolet radiation resistant coating is disclosed comprising cerium oxide in an inorganic oxide matrix formed by the hydrolysis and condensation of an organoalkoxysilane and/or other metal alkoxide in combination with the reaction product of cerium oxide and tetraalkylsilicate.
Abstract:
A silica-free, abrasion resistant and ultraviolet radiation resistant coating is disclosed comprising an organic UV absorbing compound as hydroxybenzophenone in an inorganic oxide matrix formed by the hydrolysis and condensation of an organo alkoxysilane and a silicon other metal alkoxide.