Stock material or miscellaneous articles – Composite – Of metal
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-10
2009-08-11
McNeil, Jennifer (Department: 1794)
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Composite
Of metal
C428S064400
Reexamination Certificate
active
07572517
ABSTRACT:
A silver-based alloy composition for use as a reflective, semi-reflective or highly reflective coatings or layer(s) for use in optical data storage media, low emissivity glass, transparent conductive displays, and electro-chromic mirrors, or other reflective, semi-reflective or highly reflective applications. The alloy compositions comprise silver with hafnium, and/or indium, and/or copper, and/or zinc, and/or silicon and/or tin.
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McNeil Jennifer
Miller Daniel
Target Technology Company LLC
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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