Optical: systems and elements – Optical modulator – Light wave temporal modulation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-14
2005-06-14
Thompson, Timothy (Department: 2873)
Optical: systems and elements
Optical modulator
Light wave temporal modulation
C359S266000, C359S267000, C359S269000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06906842
ABSTRACT:
The invention includes many applications for electrochromic devices that require neutral colors and patterned electrodes. It uses novel materials, ways of making the materials, device configurations and applications. In one aspect, the device also includes electrical leads (115,116), transparent conductor layers (135,136), patterned EC layers (143,144), an etch line (99) and a substrate (125).
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