公开(公告)号：US20170297495A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15636300

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy, JR. ,  William L. Tonar ,  Michael J. VanAst ,  Christopher J. Van Huis ,  Brian J. Barksdale ,  Danny L. Minikey, JR. ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Mark R. Roth

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02F1/163 ,  B60R16/03 ,  B60R16/02 ,  G02F1/153 ,  B60R1/04

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R16/03 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F2001/1536

Abstract: A rearview assembly having an electrochromic element. A front substrate defines a first surface and a second surface. A front side edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface. A rear substrate is operably coupled with the front substrate and spaced a predetermined distance therefrom. The rear substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A rear side edge is disposed between the third surface and the fourth surface. A perimeter of the rear substrate is larger than a perimeter of the front substrate, such that an outer portion of the third surface is exposed, thereby defining a peripheral step between the front side edge and the rear side edge. An electrochromic material is disposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A bezel is configured to extend around the rear substrate, over the outer portion of the third surface.

公开(公告)号：US20200019034A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16506029

申请日：2019-07-09

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Autumn N. Lagowski ,  George A. Neuman ,  Michael T. Stephenson ,  Luke A. Bomers ,  Barry K. Nelson ,  Henry A. Luten, JR. ,  Dennis D. Festerling, JR. ,  David J. Cammenga ,  John S. Anderson ,  Michael J. VanAst

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  B60J3/04

Abstract: A window control system comprises a plurality of electro-optic devices configured to control a transmittance of light through each of the plurality of zones, and at least one sensor configured to identify an intensity of light transmitted through the at least one window. A controller is in communication with the electro-optic devices and the at least one sensor. The controller is configured to independently control the transmittance of the light through each of the zones based on at least on at least one of a direction of the light and an intensity of the light detected in a passenger compartment of a vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US11579349B2

公开(公告)日：2023-02-14

申请号：US16734664

申请日：2020-01-06

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Matthew A. Koppey ,  Donald L. Bareman ,  Stephen F. Richlich ,  Michael J. VanAst

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: An electro-optic window includes a first substrate; an electro-optic element generally parallel to the first substrate, the electro-optic element including: a second substrate; a third substrate generally parallel to the second substrate; a sealing member disposed along at least a portion of a perimeter of one of the second and third substrates and extending therebetween; and a cavity defined between the second and third substrates. The sealing member defines the sidewalls of the cavity. A first layer of film having a perimeter portion and a central portion is disposed between at least a portion of the first and second substrates, and may be coextensive with the sealing member.

公开(公告)号：US11520208B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-06

申请号：US16506029

申请日：2019-07-09

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Autumn N. Lagowski ,  George A. Neuman ,  Michael T. Stephenson ,  Luke A. Bomers ,  Barry K. Nelson ,  Henry A. Luten ,  Dennis D. Festerling, Jr. ,  David J. Cammenga ,  John S. Anderson ,  Michael J. VanAst

IPC: G02F1/163 ,  B60J3/04 ,  B60J1/18 ,  B60J1/02 ,  B60J7/043 ,  B60J1/08

Abstract: A window control system includes a plurality of electro-optic devices configured to control a transmittance of light through each of the plurality of zones, and at least one sensor configured to identify an intensity of light transmitted through the at least one window. A controller k in communication with the electro-optic devices and the at least one sensor. The controller is configured to independently control the transmittance of the light through each of the zones based on at least one of a direction of the light and an intensity of the light detected in a passenger compartment of a vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20200215982A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-09

申请号：US16734664

申请日：2020-01-06

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION

Inventor： Matthew A. Koppey ,  Donald L. Bareman ,  Stephen F. Richlich ,  Michael J. VanAst

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  G02B5/20

Abstract: An electro-optic window comprises a first substrate; an electro-optic element generally parallel to the first substrate, the electro-optic element comprising: a second substrate; a third substrate generally parallel to the second substrate; a sealing member disposed along at least a portion of a perimeter of one of the second and third substrates and extending therebetween; and a cavity defined between the second and third substrates. The sealing member defines the sidewalls of the cavity. A first layer of film having a perimeter portion and a central portion is disposed between at least a portion of the first and second substrates, and may be coextensive with the sealing member.

公开(公告)号：US10343608B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-09

申请号：US15636300

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy ,  William L. Tonar ,  Michael J. VanAst ,  Christopher J. Van Huis ,  Brian J. Barksdale ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Mark R. Roth

IPC: B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/03 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/155

Abstract: A rearview assembly having an electrochromic element. A front substrate defines a first surface and a second surface. A front side edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface. A rear substrate is operably coupled with the front substrate and spaced a predetermined distance therefrom. The rear substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A rear side edge is disposed between the third surface and the fourth surface. A perimeter of the rear substrate is larger than a perimeter of the front substrate, such that an outer portion of the third surface is exposed, thereby defining a peripheral step between the front side edge and the rear side edge. An electrochromic material is disposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A bezel is configured to extend around the rear substrate, over the outer portion of the third surface.

公开(公告)号：US09694751B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14858256

申请日：2015-09-18

Applicant: Gentex Corporation

Inventor： Eric S. Lundy, Jr. ,  William L. Tonar ,  Michael J. VanAst ,  Christopher J. Van Huis ,  Brian J. Barksdale ,  Danny L. Minikey, Jr. ,  Joel A. Stray ,  Mark R. Roth

IPC: G02F1/15 ,  B60R1/08 ,  B60R1/04 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R16/0207 ,  B60R16/03 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F2001/1536

Abstract: A rearview assembly having an electro-optic element. A front substrate defines a first surface and a second surface. A front side edge is disposed between the first surface and the second surface. A rear substrate is operably coupled with the front substrate and spaced a predetermined distance therefrom. The rear substrate defines a third surface and a fourth surface. A rear side edge is disposed between the third surface and the fourth surface. A perimeter of the rear substrate is larger than a perimeter of the front substrate, such that an outer portion of the third surface is exposed, thereby defining a peripheral step between the front side edge and the rear side edge. An electro-optic material is disposed between the front substrate and the rear substrate. A bezel is configured to extend around the rear substrate, over the outer portion of the third surface.