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公开(公告)号:US20200073192A1
公开(公告)日:2020-03-05
申请号:US16552494
申请日:2019-08-27
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Henry A. Luten , Carl N. Wassink , Kevin L. Ash , Zachary J. Petroelje , Michael T. Stephenson
Abstract: A controller system configured to clear an electro-optic device may include an electro-optic device having a first substrate having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface having a first layer of electrically conductive material disposed thereon; a second substrate having a first surface having a second layer of electrically conductive material disposed thereon, and a second surface, the second substrate being approximately parallel to the first substrate such that a chamber is defined by the first and second substrates; and an electro-optic medium disposed in the chamber defined by the first and second substrates and in contact with the first and second layers of electrically conductive material; a controller in communication with the electro-optic device, wherein the controller is configured to control electrical power supplied to the electro-optic device and a potentiometer in communication with the electro-optic device and with the controller.
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公开(公告)号:US20170371222A1
公开(公告)日:2017-12-28
申请号:US15630100
申请日:2017-06-22
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: David I. Driscoll , Bradley L. Busscher , Michael T. Stephenson , Kevin L. Ash , William L. Tonar
CPC classification number: G02F1/163 , B60J3/04 , B60R16/023 , B61D25/00 , E06B3/6722 , E06B9/24 , E06B2009/2417 , E06B2009/2464 , E06B2009/247 , G01R21/02 , G01R21/06 , G01R31/002 , G02F1/153 , G02F2203/48 , Y02T30/40
Abstract: An electrical control system for controlling a variable transmittance window is disclosed. The system comprises a driver circuit in communication with an electro-optic element. A controller is in communication with the driver circuit. The controller is configured to identify a temperature condition of the electro-optic element and adjust an output voltage supplied to the electro-optic element in response to the temperature condition.
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公开(公告)号:US11231632B2
公开(公告)日:2022-01-25
申请号:US16218546
申请日:2018-12-13
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Leroy J. Kloeppner , Zachary B. Erno , Steven D. Looman , Michael T. Stephenson , Michelle M. Carroll
IPC: G02F1/155 , G02F1/157 , G02F1/1516 , G02F1/1503 , C09K9/02 , G02F1/1514
Abstract: An electrochromic medium for use in an electro-optic device comprises a solvent comprising at least one low-volatile organic electrolyte solvent based on a cyclic carbonate ester; an anodic electroactive material; and a cathodic electroactive material; and at least one of the anodic and cathodic electroactive materials is electrochromic.
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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.
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公开(公告)号:US10429711B2
公开(公告)日:2019-10-01
申请号:US15658758
申请日:2017-07-25
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Henry A. Luten , Leroy J. Kloeppner , Michael T. Stephenson , Punam Giri
Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes an imager, an optical lens stack, and an electro-optic element positioned between the imager and the lens stack. The electro-optic element includes a first substantially transparent substrate defining first and second surfaces. The second surface includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate defines third and fourth surfaces. The third surface has a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed within the cavity. The electro-optic medium is operable between substantially clear and substantially opaque states.
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公开(公告)号:US20250042136A1
公开(公告)日:2025-02-06
申请号:US18792995
申请日:2024-08-02
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Joel A. Stray , Matthew A. Koppey , Eric A. Gobrogge , Michael T. Stephenson , Derek J. Marshall , Andrew T. Mitchell , Brandon W. Whitman , Jason A. Musthaler , Erik John Larkin Helton
Abstract: A variable transmission element includes a first substrate that has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. A second substrate includes a third surface and a fourth surface opposite the third surface. The first and second surfaces face each other and are disposed in a spaced apart relationship so as to define a space therebetween. A seal formed of a sealing material extends along a perimeter of the first and second substrates. A first lamination layer comprises a first lamination material that is different from the sealing material and the first lamination layer is coupled to the second surface. A second lamination layer comprises a second lamination material that is different from the sealing material and the second lamination layer is coupled to the second substrate. An electro-optic device is disposed between the first lamination layer and the second lamination layer.
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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
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.
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公开(公告)号:US10481460B2
公开(公告)日:2019-11-19
申请号:US15601565
申请日:2017-05-22
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Michael T. Stephenson , Sue F. Franz , Henry A. Luten , John S. Anderson
Abstract: An electrode for an electrochromic device includes a resistive layer disposed over a conductive layer. The resistive layer is disposed between the conductive layer and an electrochromic material in the electrochromic device. The electrode reduces non-uniform response of the electrochromic material when the electrochromic device is in operation.
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公开(公告)号:US20180031940A1
公开(公告)日:2018-02-01
申请号:US15658758
申请日:2017-07-25
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Henry A. Luten , Leroy J. Kloeppner , Michael T. Stephenson , Punam Giri
CPC classification number: G02F1/153 , G02F1/15 , G02F2203/11 , G02F2203/58 , G09G3/19 , G09G3/38 , H04N5/33
Abstract: An imaging system is provided that includes an imager and an optical lens stack with one or more lenses and an electro-optic element positioned between the imager and the lens stack. The electro-optic element includes a first substantially transparent substrate defining first and second surfaces. The second surface includes a first electrically conductive layer. A second substantially transparent substrate defines third and fourth surfaces. The third surface has a second electrically conductive layer. A primary seal is disposed between the first and second substrates. The seal and the first and second substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium is disposed within the cavity. The electro-optic medium is operable between substantially clear and substantially opaque states.
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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
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.
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