公开(公告)号：WO2005069066A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：PCT/US2004/034546

申请日：2004-10-20

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： LAMB, David J., ,  KOTCHICK, Keith M., ,  O'NEILL, Mark B., ,  MARUSHIN, Patrick H., ,  GARDINER, Mark E., ,  EPSTEIN, Kenneth A., ,  WATSON, Philip E.,

IPC: G02F1/1335

CPC classification number: G02B6/0076 ,  G02B6/0046 ,  G02B6/0068

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to backlighting systems, which include first and second lightguides, at least one light source optically connected to an edge of the first lightguide and at least one light source optically connected to an edge of the second lightguide for supplying light into their respective interiors. In the appropriate exemplary embodiments, the backlighting systems of the present disclosure include an extractor disposed at a surface of the second lightguide for diffuse extraction of light from the interior of the second lightguide. In such exemplary embodiments, at least a portion of the light supplied into the interior of the second lightguide and then diffusely extracted therefrom enters the interior of the first lightguide through a substantially optically clear surface. In some exemplary embodiments, the backlighting systems of the present disclosure include recycling enhancement structures, which may be attached to the first lightguide.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及背光系统，其包括第一和第二光导，光学连接到第一光导的边缘的至少一个光源和光学连接到第二光导的边缘的至少一个光源，用于将光提供给它们 各自的内饰。 在适当的示例性实施例中，本公开的背光系统包括设置在第二光导的表面处的用于从第二光导的内部扩散地提取光的提取器。 在这样的示例性实施例中，供应到第二光导内部然后从其中扩散地提取的光的至少一部分通过基本光学透明的表面进入第一光导的内部。 在一些示例性实施例中，本公开的背光系统包括可附接到第一光导的再循环增强结构。

公开(公告)号：WO2006055112A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2005/036132

申请日：2005-10-05

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： KO, Byung-Soo, ,  CHAE, Dongwon, ,  WHITNEY, LeLand R., ,  GARDINER, Mark E.,

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B5/04 ,  F21V5/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/0053 ,  G02B5/045 ,  G02B6/0056

Abstract: Described is an optical film having a structured surface including a plurality of prismatic structures. Each prismatic structure has a base including at least two longer sides disposed opposite to each other along a first general direction and at least two shorter sides disposed opposite to each other along a second general direction. The body transmits light incident thereon along the first general direction when an angle of incidence is within a first predetermined angle range with respect to the axis and reflects light when the angle of incidence is outside the first predetermined angle range. The body transmits light incident thereon along the second general direction when an angle of incidence is within a second predetermined angle range with respect to the axis and reflects light when the angle of incidence is outside the second predetermined angle range. The optical film further includes a substrate portion having an additional optical characteristic different from an optical characteristic of the structured surface. Display devices including such optical films are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有包括多个棱柱结构的结构化表面的光学膜。 每个棱柱结构具有基部，该基部包括沿着第一总方向彼此相对布置的至少两个长边和沿着第二总方向彼此相对设置的至少两个短边。 当入射角在相对于轴线的第一预定角度范围内时，身体沿着第一总方向透射入射到其上的光，并且当入射角超过第一预定角度范围时反射光。 当入射角在相对于轴线的第二预定角度范围内时，身体沿着第二总方向透射入射到其上的光，并且当入射角超过第二预定角度范围时反射光。 光学膜还包括具有与结构化表面的光学特性不同的附加光学特性的基板部分。 还公开了包括这种光学膜的显示装置。

公开(公告)号：WO2007133897A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-22

申请号：PCT/US2007/067201

申请日：2007-04-23

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： GARDINER, Mark E., ,  CAMPBELL, Alan B., ,  EHNES, Dale L.,

IPC: B23Q15/00

CPC classification number: B23B29/125 ,  B23B27/20 ,  B23B2226/31 ,  B23B2260/108 ,  G05B2219/41344 ,  Y10T82/10 ,  Y10T82/16442 ,  Y10T82/2502 ,  Y10T82/2512 ,  Y10T82/2591

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly having a tool post capable of lateral movement along a work piece to be cut and an actuator with at least one machined tool tip and possibly other tool tips. The actuator provides for control of the movement of the tool tip in an x-direction into and out of the work piece in order to make continuous or discontinuous microstructures in it. The machined tool tip provides for microstructures within microstructures. The machined work piece can be used to make microstructured articles such as films having non-adjacent lenslets.

Abstract translation: 一种切割工具组件，其具有能够沿着待切割的工件横向移动的工具柱和具有至少一个加工的工具尖端和可能的其它工具尖端的致动器。 致动器用于控制工具尖端在x方向上进出工件的运动，以便在其中形成连续的或不连续的微结构。 加工的工具尖端提供微观结构内的微结构。 加工的工件可用于制造微结构物品，例如具有不相邻小透镜的膜。

公开(公告)号：WO2007075898A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：PCT/US2006/048806

申请日：2006-12-21

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： GARDINER, Mark E., ,  CAMPBELL, Alan B., ,  EHNES, Dale L., ,  WERTZ, Daniel S.,

IPC: B23Q15/14 ,  B23Q15/08 ,  B81C5/00

CPC classification number: B23B27/20 ,  B23B29/125 ,  B23B2260/108 ,  B23Q15/14 ,  G05B2219/41344 ,  Y10T82/10 ,  Y10T82/16426 ,  Y10T82/2512 ,  Y10T82/2583

Abstract: A cutting tool assembly having a tool post capable of lateral movement along a work piece to be cut and an actuator with a tool tip. The actuator provides for control of the movement of the tool tip in an x-direction into and out of the work piece in order to make discontinuous microstructures in it. The machined work piece can be used to make microstructured articles such as films having non-adjacent lenslets.

Abstract translation: 一种切割工具组件，具有能够沿待切割的工件横向移动的工具支柱和具有工具尖端的致动器。 致动器用于控制工具尖端在x方向上进出工件的运动，以便在其中形成不连续的微结构。 加工的工件可用于制造微结构物品，例如具有不相邻小透镜的膜。

公开(公告)号：WO2006073616A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：PCT/US2005/042948

申请日：2005-11-29

Applicant: 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY

Inventor： KO, Byung-soo, ,  GARDINER, Mark E., ,  CHAE, Dongwon,

IPC: G02B5/04 ,  F21V5/02

CPC classification number: G02B6/0036 ,  G02B5/045 ,  G02B6/0056

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to optical films having a first surface and a structured surface, the structured surface comprising a plurality of prismatic structures. Each prismatic structure has a base including at least two first sides and at least two second sides. At least one of the first and second sides of at least one of the plurality of prismatic structures is offset with respect to at least one of the first and second sides of at least one other prismatic structure.

Abstract translation: 本公开涉及具有第一表面和结构化表面的光学膜，所述结构化表面包括多个棱柱结构。 每个棱镜结构具有包括至少两个第一侧和至少两个第二侧的基部。 所述多个棱柱结构中的至少一个棱柱结构的第一和第二侧中的至少一个相对于至少一个其它棱柱结构的第一和第二侧中的至少一个偏移。