公开(公告)号：US09684120B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-20

申请号：US14965250

申请日：2015-12-10

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Martin B. Wolk ,  Michael J. Sykora ,  Robert L. Brott ,  William J. Bryan ,  Erik A. Aho ,  Martin Kristoffersen ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Kevin R. Schaffer ,  Audrey A. Sherman ,  John C. Schultz ,  Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek

IPC: F21V8/00 ,  B82Y20/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0065 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/0035 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/005 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  Y10S977/78 ,  Y10S977/932

Abstract: An optical article, such as a backlight for electronic display devices, is disclosed. The optical article includes a lightguide, a viscoelastic layer disposed on the light guide and a nanovoided polymeric layer disposed on the viscoelastic layer. The nanovoided polymeric layer comprises a plurality of interconnected nanovoids and at least some of the interconnected nanovoids are connected to one another by hollow passages. The lightguide may be optically coupled to a light source, and the viscoelastic layer and the nanovoided polymeric layer may be used in conjunction with the lightguide to manage light emitted by the light source. The viscoelastic layer may be a pressure sensitive adhesive.

公开(公告)号：US20160097895A1

公开(公告)日：2016-04-07

申请号：US14965250

申请日：2015-12-10

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Martin B. Wolk ,  Michael J. Sykora ,  Robert L. Brott ,  William J. Bryan ,  Erik A. Aho ,  Martin Kristoffersen ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Kevin R. Schaffer ,  Audrey A. Sherman ,  John C. Schultz ,  Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0065 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  G02B6/0001 ,  G02B6/0035 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/005 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  Y10S977/78 ,  Y10S977/932

Abstract: An optical article, such as a backlight for electronic display devices, is disclosed. The optical article includes a lightguide, a viscoelastic layer disposed on the light guide and a nanovoided polymeric layer disposed on the viscoelastic layer. The nanovoided polymeric layer comprises a plurality of interconnected nanovoids and at least some of the interconnected nanovoids are connected to one another by hollow passages. The lightguide may be optically coupled to a light source, and the viscoelastic layer and the nanovoided polymeric layer may be used in conjunction with the lightguide to manage light emitted by the light source. The viscoelastic layer may be a pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种光学制品，例如用于电子显示装置的背光源。 光学制品包括光导，设置在光导上的粘弹性层和设置在粘弹性层上的纳米级聚合物层。 纳米级聚合物层包括多个相互连接的纳米泡，并且至少一些相互连接的纳米空心通过中空通道相互连接。 光导可以光学耦合到光源，并且粘弹性层和纳米复合聚合物层可以与光导结合使用以管理由光源发射的光。 粘弹性层可以是压敏粘合剂。

公开(公告)号：US09304243B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-05

申请号：US14823124

申请日：2015-08-11

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Martin B. Wolk ,  Michael J. Sykora ,  Robert L. Brott ,  William J. Bryan ,  Erik A. Aho ,  Martin Kristoffersen ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Kevin R. Schaffer ,  Audrey A. Sherman ,  John C. Schultz ,  Mieczyslaw H. Mazurek

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0043 ,  G02B6/0036 ,  G02B6/0038 ,  G02B6/005 ,  G02B6/0051 ,  G02B6/0065 ,  G02B6/0066

Abstract: An illumination device, such as a backlight for electronic display devices, is disclosed. The illumination device includes a viscoelastic lightguide optically coupled to a light source, and a nanovoided polymeric layer is used in conjunction with the lightguide to manage light emitted by the light source. The viscoelastic lightguide may be a pressure sensitive adhesive.

公开(公告)号：US20140347724A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14269405

申请日：2014-05-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： John C. Schultz ,  William J. Bryan

IPC: G03B21/62

CPC classification number: G03B21/62 ,  G03B21/10 ,  G03B21/13 ,  G03B21/26 ,  G03B21/28 ,  G09F19/18 ,  G09F19/226

Abstract: A projection system includes a projection screen defining a shape and a projector configured to project an image onto the projection screen. The projector may project a static or dynamic image that has substantially the same shape as the projection screen or otherwise block portions of the projected image that are projected outside of the projection screen with the aid of a physical mask.

Abstract translation: 投影系统包括限定形状的投影屏幕和被配置为将图像投影到投影屏幕上的投影仪。 投影仪可以投射具有与投影屏幕基本相同形状的静态或动态图像，或者借助于物理掩模来阻止突出在投影屏幕外部的投影图像的部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140240981A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14272713

申请日：2014-05-08

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Michael F. Weber ,  Timothy J. Hebrink ,  Timothy J. Nevitt ,  John A. Wheatley ,  Craig R. Schardt ,  Rolf W. Biernath ,  William J. Bryan ,  Andrew J. Ouderkirk ,  David G. Freier ,  Myron K. Jordan ,  Kristopher J. Derks ,  Zhaohui Yang ,  Edward J. Kivel

IPC: F21K99/00

CPC classification number: F21V7/04 ,  G02B5/305 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02B6/0096 ,  G02B27/286 ,  G02F1/13362

Abstract: A backlight that includes a front reflector and a back reflector that form a hollow light recycling cavity including an output surface is disclosed. The backlight further includes one or more light sources disposed to emit light into the light recycling cavity. The front reflector includes an on-axis average reflectivity of at least 90% for visible light polarized in a first plane, and an on-axis average reflectivity of at least 25% but less than 90% for visible light polarized in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括形成包括输出表面的中空光循环腔的前反射器和后反射器的背光源。 背光源还包括设置成将光发射到光循环腔中的一个或多个光源。 前反射器包括在第一平面中偏振的可见光的至少90％的轴上平均反射率，以及垂直于第二平面偏振的可见光的至少25％但小于90％的轴上平均反射率 到第一架飞机。

公开(公告)号：US20190084269A1

公开(公告)日：2019-03-21

申请号：US15772547

申请日：2016-10-28

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Richard C. Allen ,  Ellen O. Aeling ,  William J. Bryan ,  Robert R. Condon ,  David J. Koch ,  John C. Schultz

IPC: B32B5/02 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B23/10 ,  B32B23/20 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B37/12

CPC classification number: B32B5/022 ,  B32B5/00 ,  B32B5/02 ,  B32B5/024 ,  B32B5/22 ,  B32B5/24 ,  B32B7/00 ,  B32B7/02 ,  B32B7/04 ,  B32B7/10 ,  B32B7/12 ,  B32B23/00 ,  B32B23/02 ,  B32B23/04 ,  B32B23/10 ,  B32B23/20 ,  B32B27/00 ,  B32B27/06 ,  B32B27/12 ,  B32B27/28 ,  B32B27/30 ,  B32B27/304 ,  B32B37/12 ,  B32B2250/00 ,  B32B2262/00 ,  B32B2262/0276 ,  B32B2307/40 ,  B32B2307/402 ,  B32B2307/404 ,  B32B2307/408 ,  B32B2307/416 ,  B32B2307/422 ,  B32B2307/50 ,  B32B2307/538 ,  B32B2307/54 ,  B32B2307/71 ,  B32B2307/712 ,  B32B2307/75 ,  B32B2451/00 ,  B32B2590/00

Abstract: A fabric with a laminated adhesive-backed protective layer. The adhesive-backed protective layer has a matte finish that is low gloss and may approximate the fabric itself

公开(公告)号：US09207384B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-08

申请号：US14658768

申请日：2015-03-16

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： William J. Bryan ,  John C. Schultz ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Patrick R. Destain

IPC: F21V8/00

CPC classification number: G02B6/0046 ,  G02B6/0028 ,  G02B6/0031 ,  G02B6/0043 ,  G02B6/0055

Abstract: A backlight is disclosed and includes a visible light transmissive body primarily propagating light by TIR with a light input surface and a light output surface and a light guide portion and a light input portion. The light guide portion has a light reflection surface and a light emission surface. The light input portion has opposing side surfaces that are not parallel. One of the opposing surfaces is co-planar with either the light emission surface or the light reflection surface. A light source is disposed adjacent to the light input surface. The light source emits light into the light input portion. A reflective layer is disposed adjacent to or on the opposing side surfaces.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种背光，包括主要通过TIR传输光的可见光透射体，其具有光输入表面和光输出表面以及导光部分和光输入部分。 导光部具有光反射面和发光面。 光输入部分具有不平行的相对的侧表面。 相对表面中的一个与发光表面或光反射表面共面。 光源邻近光输入表面设置。 光源将光发射到光输入部分。 反射层邻近或相对的侧表面设置。

公开(公告)号：US09070312B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14072173

申请日：2013-11-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： Erik A. Aho ,  Audrey A. Sherman ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Kevin R. Schaffer ,  Patrick A. Thomas ,  John C. Schultz ,  Michael H. Hansberry ,  William J. Bryan ,  David A. Harper

IPC: G09F13/18 ,  G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/04

CPC classification number: G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/0413 ,  G09F13/16 ,  G09F13/18 ,  G09F2013/0418 ,  G09F2013/222

Abstract: Hybrid signage capable of self illumination and having an active backlight. The signage includes a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light in order to passively illuminate a printed graphic or shaped sign when the backlight is off. In the shaped sign, the shape provides the content, such as letters, to be conveyed to the viewer instead of a graphic. The signage can be actively illuminated when the backlight is on to supplemental the passive illumination.

公开(公告)号：US20150262517A1

公开(公告)日：2015-09-17

申请号：US14722494

申请日：2015-05-27

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Erik A. Aho ,  Audrey A. Sherman ,  Michael A. Meis ,  Kevin R. Schaffer ,  Patrick A. Thomas ,  John C. Schultz ,  Michael H. Hansberry ,  William J. Bryan ,  David A. Harper

IPC: G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/16

CPC classification number: G09F13/14 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/0413 ,  G09F13/16 ,  G09F13/18 ,  G09F2013/0418 ,  G09F2013/222

Abstract: Hybrid signage capable of self illumination and having an active backlight. The signage includes a turning film having a structured surface for redirecting light in order to passively illuminate a printed graphic or shaped sign when the backlight is off. In the shaped sign, the shape provides the content, such as letters, to be conveyed to the viewer instead of a graphic. The signage can be actively illuminated when the backlight is on to supplemental the passive illumination.

Abstract translation: 混合标志能够自我照明并具有主动背光。 标牌包括具有用于重定向光的结构化表面的转向膜，以便当背光关闭时被动地照亮印刷图形或成形标志。 在形状符号中，形状提供了要传达给观看者而不是图形的内容，例如字母。 当背光打开时，标志可以被主动照亮以补充被动照明。

公开(公告)号：US08740442B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13741716

申请日：2013-01-15

Applicant: 3M Innovative Properties Company

Inventor： Michael F. Weber ,  Timothy J. Hebrink ,  Timothy J. Nevitt ,  John A. Wheatley ,  Craig R. Schardt ,  Rolf W. Biernath ,  William J. Bryan ,  Andrew J. Ouderkirk ,  David G. Freier ,  Myron K. Jordan ,  Kristopher J. Derks ,  Zhaohui Yang ,  Edward J. Kivel

IPC: F21V7/04

CPC classification number: F21K9/54 ,  F21K9/62 ,  F21V7/04 ,  G02B5/305 ,  G02B5/3083 ,  G02B6/0055 ,  G02B6/0056 ,  G02B6/0073 ,  G02B6/0096 ,  G02B27/286 ,  G02F1/133605 ,  G02F1/13362 ,  G02F2001/133545

Abstract: A backlight that includes a front reflector and a back reflector that form a hollow light recycling cavity including an output surface is disclosed. The backlight further includes one or more light sources disposed to emit light into the light recycling cavity. The front reflector includes an on-axis average reflectivity of at least 90% for visible light polarized in a first plane, and an on-axis average reflectivity of at least 25% but less than 90% for visible light polarized in a second plane perpendicular to the first plane.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括形成包括输出表面的中空光循环腔的前反射器和后反射器的背光源。 背光源还包括设置成将光发射到光循环腔中的一个或多个光源。 前反射器包括在第一平面中偏振的可见光的至少90％的轴上平均反射率，以及垂直于第二平面偏振的可见光的至少25％但小于90％的轴上平均反射率 到第一架飞机。