公开(公告)号：WO2012129521A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：PCT/US2012/030410

申请日：2012-03-23

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  TONAR, William, L. ,  LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  SUMAN, Danny, L. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  KOOPS, Luke, W. ,  MINIKEY, Danny, L., Jr. ,  GREEN, Kristopher, R. ,  PAWLOWSKI, Timothy, L.

Inventor： TONAR, William, L. ,  LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  SUMAN, Danny, L. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  KOOPS, Luke, W. ,  MINIKEY, Danny, L., Jr. ,  GREEN, Kristopher, R. ,  PAWLOWSKI, Timothy, L.

IPC: G03B11/00 ,  B60S1/56

CPC classification number: G02B27/0006 ,  B60S1/56 ,  H01L41/09 ,  H01L41/0973

Abstract: A vibratory assembly having a housing. A transducer is operably coupled with the housing and has a substantially cylindrical shape. An isolator is at least partially disposed between the housing and the transducer. A lens cover is operably coupled with the transducer. A power source includes contacts operably coupled with the transducer. The power source supplies power to the transducer at various frequencies swept around a resonance harmonic to account for mass changes resulting from debris accumulation on the lens cover.

Abstract translation: 具有壳体的振动组件。 传感器与壳体可操作地联接并且具有基本上圆柱形的形状。 隔离器至少部分地设置在壳体和换能器之间。 透镜盖与传感器可操作地耦合。 电源包括可操作地与换能器耦合的触点。 电源以不同的频率扫描谐振谐波，从而考虑到由镜头盖上的碎片积聚引起的质量变化，向换能器供电。

公开(公告)号：WO2011068852A8

公开(公告)日：2011-07-07

申请号：PCT/US2010058529

申请日：2010-12-01

Applicant: GENTEX CORP ,  LUTEN HENRY A ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A ,  TONAR WILLIAM L ,  ANDERSON JOHN S ,  DOZEMAN GARY L ,  MORGAN TAMMY G

Inventor： LUTEN HENRY A ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A ,  TONAR WILLIAM L ,  ANDERSON JOHN S ,  DOZEMAN GARY L ,  MORGAN TAMMY G

IPC: H04N5/00

CPC classification number: B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  G02B5/0816 ,  G02B5/3058 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G02F1/0136 ,  G02F1/1313 ,  G02F1/133536 ,  G02F1/13475 ,  G02F1/157 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F1/167 ,  G02F2001/133357 ,  G02F2201/44

Abstract: A switchable mirror system (SMS) for use in a vehicular rearview assembly equipped with a light source transmitting light from within the rearview assembly through the SMS to a field-of-view (FOY) outside the assembly An SMS includes at least two electro-optic (EO) cells, one of which corresponds to the outside of the assembly and is adapted to be a switchable linear absorptive polarizer thereby configuring the SMS to have a reflectance value that is gradually variable in response to changes in voltages applied to the first and second EO-cells, as measured in said FOY in ambient light The SMS further includes first and second linear reflective polarizer laminates situated on two sequentially disposed substrates such as to sandwich an EO-medium of the second EO-cell between said first and second linear reflective polarizer elements, the laminates being devoid of extended distortion

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆后视组件的可切换镜系统（SMS），其配备有将来自后视组件内的光通过SMS传输到组件外部的视野（FOY）的光的光源。SMS包括至少两个电 - 光学（EO）单元，其中之一对应于组件的外部，并且适于是可切换的线性吸收偏振器，从而将SMS配置为具有响应于施加到第一和第二电压的电压的变化而逐渐变化的反射率值， 第二EO-电池，如在所述FOY中在环境光中测量的。SMS还包括位于两个顺序设置的基板上的第一和第二线性反射偏振片层压板，以将第二EO电池的EO介质夹在所述第一和第二线性 反射偏振器元件，层压板没有扩展的变形

公开(公告)号：WO2009020846A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-12

申请号：PCT/US2008/071875

申请日：2008-08-01

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  ANDERSON, John, S. ,  BRUMMEL, Nelson, F. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  DOZEMAN, Gary, J. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  PERRON, Lansen, M. ,  POE, Bruce, G. ,  TONAR, William, L.

Inventor： ANDERSON, John, S. ,  BRUMMEL, Nelson, F. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  DOZEMAN, Gary, J. ,  FORGETTE, Jeffrey, A. ,  LUTEN, Henry, A. ,  NEUMAN, George, A. ,  PERRON, Lansen, M. ,  POE, Bruce, G. ,  TONAR, William, L.

IPC: G02F1/155

CPC classification number: G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/00 ,  B60R1/04 ,  B60R1/06 ,  B60R1/083 ,  B60R1/085 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/1253 ,  B60R2300/108 ,  C03C17/36 ,  C03C17/3647 ,  C03C17/3649 ,  C03C17/3663 ,  E06B3/6722 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F2201/34

Abstract: Electro-optic elements are becoming commonplace in a number of vehicular and architectural applications. Various electro-optic element configurations provide variable transmittance and or variable reflectance for windows and mirrors. The present invention relates to various thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements.

Abstract translation: 电光元件在许多车辆和建筑应用中变得普遍。 各种电光元件配置为窗户和镜子提供可变的透射率和或可变的反射率。 本发明涉及各种薄膜涂层，电光元件和结合这些元件的组件。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146862A3

公开(公告)日：2008-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2007070852

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: GENTEX CORP ,  ASH KEVIN L ,  BUSSCHER BRADLEY L ,  TURNBULL ROBERT R ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A ,  CAMMENGA DAVID J ,  THEISTE DAVID A

Inventor： ASH KEVIN L ,  BUSSCHER BRADLEY L ,  TURNBULL ROBERT R ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A ,  CAMMENGA DAVID J ,  THEISTE DAVID A

IPC: G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/153 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G09G3/38 ,  G09G2380/12

Abstract: An electrical control system is disclosed for controlling a plurality of variable transmittance windows (please see figure 2). The electrical control system comprises a master control circuit and user input circuits for supplying control signals representing transmittance levels for the variable transmission windows, and a plurality of slave window control circuits coupled to the master control circuit, user input circuits and the variable transmittance windows. Each slave window control circuit controls the transmittance of at least one of the variable transmission windows in response to control signals received from the master control circuit and/or user input circuits. Also disclosed are novel methods for the manufacture of an electrochromic device used in variable transmittance windows. Novel structural features for improving heat transfer away from the windows, shielding the window from external loads, and improving the electrical performance of the windows are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于控制多个可变透射率窗口的电气控制系统（参见图2）。 电气控制系统包括主控制电路和用于提供表示可变传输窗口的透射率水平的控制信号的用户输入电路，以及耦合到主控制电路，用户输入电路和可变透射率窗口的多个从窗窗控制电路。 响应于从主控制电路和/或用户输入电路接收的控制信号，每个从属窗口控制电路控制至少一个可变传输窗口的透射率。 还公开了用于制造用于可变透光率窗口的电致变色装置的新方法。 还公开了用于改善远离窗户的传热，屏蔽窗户免受外部负载以及改善窗户的电气性能的新颖结构特征。

公开(公告)号：WO2012006422A4

公开(公告)日：2012-03-01

申请号：PCT/US2011043191

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: GENTEX CORP ,  TONAR WILLIAM L ,  BUGNO MARK D ,  ROTH MARK R ,  CAMMENGA DAVID J ,  MINIKEY DANNY L JR ,  STRAY JOEL A ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A

Inventor： TONAR WILLIAM L ,  BUGNO MARK D ,  ROTH MARK R ,  CAMMENGA DAVID J ,  MINIKEY DANNY L JR ,  STRAY JOEL A ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A

IPC: G02F1/15

CPC classification number: G02F1/15 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly that has a rounded outer perimeter edge to satisfy safety standards and contains an EC element having a complex peripheral ring, a front surface that is fully observable from the front of the assembly, and a user interface with switches and sensors that activate and configure, in cooperation with electronic circuitry of the assembly, pre-defined function(s) or device(s) of the assembly in response to the user input applied to the user interface. A complex peripheral ring may include multiple bands the structures of which is adapted to provide for specified optical characteristics of light, reflected off of the ring. Electrical communications between the electronic circuitry, the mirror element, and the user interface utilize connectors configured to exert a low contact force, onto the mirror element, limited in part by the strength of adhesive affixing the EC element to an element of the housing of the assembly.

Abstract translation: 车辆后视组件具有圆形外周边缘以满足安全标准并且包含具有复杂外围环的EC元件，从组件前部完全可观察到的前表面以及与开关和传感器激活的用户界面 以及响应于应用于所述用户界面的用户输入，与所述组件的电子电路配合来配置所述组件的预定义功能或设备。 复杂的外围环可以包括多个带，其结构适于提供从环反射的光的特定光学特性。 电子电路，镜子元件和用户界面之间的电气通信利用被配置为在镜子元件上施加低接触力的连接部分地被将EC元件固定到壳体的元件的粘合剂的强度 部件。

公开(公告)号：WO2012006422A1

公开(公告)日：2012-01-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/043191

申请日：2011-07-07

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  TONAR, William, L. ,  BUGNO, Mark, D. ,  ROTH, Mark, R. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  MINIKEY, Danny, L., Jr. ,  STRAY, Joel, A. ,  NEUMAN, George, A.

Inventor： TONAR, William, L. ,  BUGNO, Mark, D. ,  ROTH, Mark, R. ,  CAMMENGA, David, J. ,  MINIKEY, Danny, L., Jr. ,  STRAY, Joel, A. ,  NEUMAN, George, A.

IPC: G02F1/15

CPC classification number: G02F1/15 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215

Abstract: A vehicular rearview assembly that has a rounded outer perimeter edge to satisfy safety standards and contains an EC element having a complex peripheral ring, a front surface that is fully observable from the front of the assembly, and a user interface with switches and sensors that activate and configure, in cooperation with electronic circuitry of the assembly, pre-defined function(s) or device(s) of the assembly in response to the user input applied to the user interface. A complex peripheral ring may include multiple bands the structures of which is adapted to provide for specified optical characteristics of light, reflected off of the ring. Electrical communications between the electronic circuitry, the mirror element, and the user interface utilize connectors configured to exert a low contact force, onto the mirror element, limited in part by the strength of adhesive affixing the EC element to an element of the housing of the assembly.

Abstract translation: 车辆后视镜组件具有圆形的外周边缘以满足安全标准，并且包含具有复杂周边环的EC元件，可从组件的前部完全观察到的前表面以及 具有开关和传感器的用户界面，其响应于施加到用户界面的用户输入，与组件的电子电路协作来激活和配置组件的预定义功能或设备。 复杂的外围环可以包括多个带，其结构适于提供由环反射的光的特定光学特性。 电子电路，镜子元件和用户界面之间的电连通利用被配置为施加低接触力到所述镜子元件上的连接器，所述连接器部分地由将所述EC元件固定到所述壳体的元件的粘合剂的强度 组装

公开(公告)号：WO2007100921A3

公开(公告)日：2008-05-08

申请号：PCT/US2007005494

申请日：2007-03-02

Applicant: GENTEX CORP ,  ANDERSON JOHN S ,  FORGETTE JEFFREY A ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A ,  DOZEMAN GARY J ,  CAMMENGA DAVID J ,  LUTEN HENRY A ,  POE G BRUCE ,  BRUMMEL NELSON F ,  PERRON LANSEN M ,  TONAR WILLIAM L

Inventor： TONAR WILLIAM L

IPC: G02F1/00

CPC classification number: G02F1/153 ,  B60R1/088 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/13439 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G02F2201/48

Abstract: Electro-optic elements are becoming commonplace in a number of vehicular and architectural applications. Various electro-optic element configurations provide variable transmittance and or variable reflectance for windows and mirrors. The present invention relates to various thin-film coatings, electro-optic elements and assemblies incorporating these elements.

Abstract translation: 电光元件在许多车辆和建筑应用中变得普遍。 各种电光元件配置为窗户和镜子提供可变的透射率和或可变的反射率。 本发明涉及各种薄膜涂层，电光元件和结合这些元件的组件。

公开(公告)号：WO2007146862A2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-21

申请号：PCT/US2007/070852

申请日：2007-06-11

Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION ,  ASH, Kevin L. ,  BUSSCHER, Bradley L. ,  TURNBULL, Robert R. ,  NEUMAN, George A. ,  CAMMENGA, David J. ,  THEISTE, David A.

Inventor： ASH, Kevin L. ,  BUSSCHER, Bradley L. ,  TURNBULL, Robert R. ,  NEUMAN, George A. ,  CAMMENGA, David J. ,  THEISTE, David A.

IPC: G02F1/153

CPC classification number: G02F1/153 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/163 ,  G09G3/38 ,  G09G2380/12

Abstract: An electrical control system is disclosed for controlling a plurality of variable transmittance windows. The electrical control system comprises a master control circuit and user input circuits for supplying control signals representing transmittance levels for the variable transmission windows, and a plurality of slave window control circuits coupled to the master control circuit, user input circuits and the variable transmittance windows. Each slave window control circuit controls the transmittance of at least one of the variable transmission windows in response to control signals received from the master control circuit and/or user input circuits. Also disclosed are novel methods for the manufacture of an electrochromic device used in variable transmittance windows. Novel structural features for improving heat transfer away from the windows, shielding the window from external loads, and improving the electrical performance of the windows are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于控制多个可变透射率窗口的电气控制系统。 电气控制系统包括主控制电路和用于提供表示可变传输窗口的透射率水平的控制信号的用户输入电路，以及耦合到主控制电路，用户输入电路和可变透射率窗口的多个从窗窗控制电路。 响应于从主控制电路和/或用户输入电路接收的控制信号，每个从属窗口控制电路控制至少一个可变传输窗口的透射率。 还公开了用于制造用于可变透光率窗口的电致变色装置的新方法。 还公开了用于改善远离窗户的传热，屏蔽窗户免受外部负载以及改善窗户的电气性能的新颖结构特征。

公开(公告)号：WO2005082015A3

公开(公告)日：2007-11-01

申请号：PCT/US2005005932

申请日：2005-02-25

Applicant: GENTEX CORP ,  TONAR WILLIAM L ,  CAMMENGA DAVID J ,  ANDERSON JOHN S ,  POLL DAVID L ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A ,  STRAY JOEL A ,  BUSSCHER BRADLEY L ,  YPMA KENTON J

Inventor： TONAR WILLIAM L ,  CAMMENGA DAVID J ,  ANDERSON JOHN S ,  POLL DAVID L ,  NEUMAN GEORGE A ,  STRAY JOEL A ,  BUSSCHER BRADLEY L ,  YPMA KENTON J

IPC: G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/153

CPC classification number: G02F1/157 ,  B60R1/088 ,  B60R1/12 ,  B60R1/1207 ,  B60R2001/1215 ,  B60R2001/1223 ,  B60R2001/123 ,  B60R2001/1284 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/161

Abstract: The present invention relates to improved electro-optic rearview mirror elements and assemblies incorporating the same.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及改进的电光后视镜元件及其组合。

公开(公告)号：WO2004070072A3

公开(公告)日：2004-10-28

申请号：PCT/US2004001526

申请日：2004-01-22

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES ,  STACHOWIAK GRZEGORZ ,  NEUMAN GEORGE ,  WANG HONG

Inventor： STACHOWIAK GRZEGORZ ,  NEUMAN GEORGE ,  WANG HONG

IPC: B05D5/06 ,  B23P9/00 ,  B32B9/00 ,  B32B9/04 ,  B32B15/00 ,  B32B17/06 ,  B32B17/10 ,  B32B19/00 ,  C03C17/34 ,  C23C20060101 ,  C23C14/00 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C23C14/32 ,  C23C22/00 ,  C23F3/00 ,  G02B5/20 ,  G02B5/22

CPC classification number: C23C14/0641 ,  B32B17/10174 ,  C03C17/3435 ,  G02B5/205 ,  G02B5/208 ,  G02B5/22

Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to include a solar control coating having an infrared (IR) blocking (reflecting and/or absorbing) layer sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. The IR reflecting layer includes chromium nitride (CrxNy) in certain example embodiments. The use of chromium nitride enables the coated article to have good corrosion resistance to acid(s), good mechanical performance such as scratch resistance, and/or good color stability (i.e., a low DeltaE* value(s)) upon heat treatment (HT). The coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain example embodiments of the invention.

Abstract translation: 提供经涂覆的制品以便包括具有夹在至少一对介电层之间的红外（IR）阻挡（反射和/或吸收）层的阳光控制涂层。 在某些示例实施例中，IR反射层包括氮化铬（Cr x N y）。 氮化铬的使用使涂层制品在热处理时具有对酸的良好耐腐蚀性，良好的机械性能如耐划伤性和/或良好的颜色稳定性（即，低的DeltaE *值（一种或多种））（ H T）。 在本发明的某些示例性实施例中，涂覆制品可以被热处理（例如，热回火）。