Abstract: Disclosed is a process for preparing an article comprising a layer of nonconductive polymeric material comprising a plurality of integral polymer conduit channels containing a substantially transparent conductive material comprising applying the conductive material to the grooves and applying a protective overcoat within the channels.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the smoothing layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns.

Abstract: An electromodulating display comprises (1) a nonconductive polymeric unitary substrate containing a plurality of patterned grooves containing an electrically-conductive material so as to form an electrical network having a switchable electric field orientation; (2) a switch for switching the electric field orientation; and (3) a medium that is optically shifted in response to the switching of the electric field orientation.

Abstract: An optical converter and method for making same is provided. In accordance with the method, the present invention provides an improved apparatus and methods for fabrication of an optical converter. In one aspect of the invention a method for forming an optical converter is provided. In accordance with this method at least two light guide ribbon structures are provided, with each light guide ribbon structure formed by the steps of roll molding a substrate having a pattern of channels with each channel extending from an input edge to an output edge of said substrate and forming light guides extending along each of the channels from the input edge to the output edge. The at least two light guide ribbon structures are assembled in a stacked arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light directing polymeric film bearing on a surface thereof a three-dimensional features having an Ra of at least 3, the features containing a polymer dispersion comprising a continuous phase thermoplastic first polymeric material and a discontinuous phase thermoplastic second polymeric material that is immiscible with the first polymeric material and is dispersed in elongated micro-regions.

Abstract: The invention provides a light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored. The invention also provides light diffuser comprising a macro diffusion efficiency variation visible to the naked eye wherein at least part of the diffuser is colored for rear projection displays, back-lighted imaging media, and a liquid crystal display component and device. The invention further provides a process for preparing such a diffuser.

Abstract: Disclosed is a diffuse reflector polymeric film comprising a macro reflection efficiency variation. The invention provides improved light reflection for a back lit display while simultaneously diffusely reflecting specular light sources.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the smoothing layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns.