Optical: systems and elements – Glare or unwanted light reduction – With absorption means
Reexamination Certificate
2005-12-08
2008-09-02
Nguyen, Thong (Department: 2872)
Optical: systems and elements
Glare or unwanted light reduction
With absorption means
C359S601000, C359S613000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07419272
ABSTRACT:
An optical element having a front side and a back side operates in an ambient lit mode and a backlit mode. The optical element includes a diffusely reflecting layer facing the front side for reflecting ambient light. A light absorbing layer faces the back side and is positioned to prevent back light from illuminating the diffusely reflecting layer. A plurality of light transmitting regions extend through the light absorbing layer and the diffusely reflecting layer for permitting back light to pass through in a restricted angular range without illuminating the diffusely reflecting layer.
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Bennett Robert
Dietrich Stefan O.
Hitschmarin Guido
Humpal Paul E.
Kotchick Keith M.
3M Innovative Properties Company
Bardell Scott A.
Nguyen Thong
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