Patents Assigned to CPFilms, Inc.
  • Patent number: 7405872
    Abstract: A combination of filters for filtering selected wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation is provided on a transparent substrate such as a plastic film or glazing of a window. The combination of filters prevents or attenuates the passage of wavelengths through the substrate into a building, where the passage of the wavelengths into the building could adversely affect people or machinery within the building. The combination of filters is useful improve wireless networks performance by blocking or attenuating undesired electromagnetic interference, and radio frequency interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignees: ASTIC Signals Defenses LLC, CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: Deron Simpson, Lisa Y. Winckler
  • Patent number: 7295368
    Abstract: A combination of filters for filtering selected wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation is provided on a transparent substrate such as a plastic film or glazing of a window. The combination of filters prevents or attenuates the passage of wavelengths through the substrate which would pose a security risk. The combination of filters is useful to prevent unauthorized data collection and information exchange from or within buildings or otherwise prevent such unauthorized data collection and information exchange from, for example, computer monitors or screens, personal digital assistance, and local area networks. The substrate with the combination of filters may be in the form of a bag or a tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignees: Astic Signals Defenses, LLC, CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: Deron Simpson, Lisa Y. Winckler, Ronald L. Spraker
  • Patent number: 7229684
    Abstract: Composite film structures exhibit a predetermined finished color tone comprised of a transparent film layer which exhibits a color deficiency as compared to the finished color tone, and a pigment which is visually associated with, and satisfies the color deficiency of, the film layer. Most preferably, the pigment is provided as a homogenous dispersion in a transparent color-matching layer positioned adjacent to the film layer. Thus, when the film and color-matching layers are viewed collectively as a unit, the perceived color tone will be that of the finished predetermined color tone. That is, the color-matching layer provides visually an additive effect on the perceived color of the composite film structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Enniss, Steven A. Barth, Mary E. Lawless, Anthony B. Port, Elizabeth J. Packer
  • Patent number: 7177075
    Abstract: A combination of filters for filtering selected wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation is provided on a transparent substrate such as a plastic film or glazing of a window. The combination of filters prevents or attenuates the passage of wavelengths through the substrate which would pose a security risk. The combination of filters is useful to prevent unauthorized data collection and information exchange from or within buildings or otherwise prevent such unauthorized data collection and information exchange from, for example, computer monitors or screens, personal digital assistance, and local area networks. The substrate with the combination of filters may be in the form of a bag or a tent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Assignees: Astic Signals Defenses, LLC, CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: Deron Simpson, Lisa Y. Winckler, Ronald L. Spraker
  • Patent number: 6953618
    Abstract: Composite film structures exhibit a predetermined finished color tone comprised of a transparent film layer which exhibits a color deficiency as compared to the finished color tone, and a pigment which is visually associated with, and satisfies the color deficiency of, the film layer. Most preferably, the pigment is provided as a homogenous dispersion in a transparent color-matching layer positioned adjacent to the film layer. Thus, when the film and color-matching layers are viewed collectively as a unit, the perceived color tone will be that of the finished predetermined color tone. That is, the color-matching layer provides visually an additive effect on the perceived color of the composite film structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2005
    Assignee: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Enniss, Steven A. Barth, Mary E. Lawless, Anthony B. Port, Elizabeth J. Packer
  • Patent number: 6891667
    Abstract: The invention describes a system and methods for filtering electromagnetic and visual transmissions and for minimizing acoustic transmissions. Various combinations of UV, IR, and yellow-tinted filters are applied in various physical configurations to a transparent substrate such as a plastic film or glazing of a window for modifying selected wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation. For instance a light filter may have a multi-layered metallic sputtered stack having a relatively low sheet resistance. The combination of filters prevents or attenuates the passage of selected wavelengths through the substrate as needed to address security risks. The combination of filters is useful to prevent unauthorized data collection and information exchange from or within buildings or otherwise prevent such unauthorized data collection and information exchange from, for example, computer monitors or screens, personal digital assistants, and local area networks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2005
    Assignees: ASTIC Signal Defenses L.L.C., CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: Deron Simpson, Lisa Y. Winckler, Ronald L. Spraker
  • Patent number: 6783901
    Abstract: A plastics film is provided which is filled with a filler, has diffuse reflective properties and is coated with a coating containing a photosensitive organic compound. The film is useful in the production of information storage devices by combining it with a perforated mask disposed on the side of the film which bears the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Assignee: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Hawkins, David Michael Newbitt
  • Publication number: 20040048059
    Abstract: Composite film structures exhibit a predetermined finished color tone comprised of a transparent film layer which exhibits a color deficiency as compared to the finished color tone, and a pigment which is visually associated with, and satisfies the color deficiency of, the film layer. Most preferably, the pigment is provided as a homogenous dispersion in a transparent color-matching layer positioned adjacent to the film layer. Thus, when the film and color-matching layers are viewed collectively as a unit, the perceived color tone will be that of the finished predetermined color tone. That is, the color-matching layer provides visually an additive effect on the perceived color of the composite film structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 23, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Applicant: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Enniss, Steven A. Barth, Mary E. Lawless, Anthony B. Port, Elizabath J. Packer
  • Patent number: 6699578
    Abstract: Composite film structures exhibit a predetermined finished color tone comprised of a transparent film layer which exhibits a color deficiency as compared to the finished color tone, and a pigment which is visually associated with, and satisfies the color deficiency of, the film layer. Most preferably, the pigment is provided as a homogenous dispersion in a transparent color-matching layer positioned adjacent to the film layer. Thus, when the film and color-matching layers are viewed collectively as a unit, the perceived color tone will be that of the finished predetermined color tone. That is, the color-matching layer provides visually an additive effect on the perceived color of the composite film structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Enniss, Steven A. Barth, Mary E. Lawless, Anthony B. Port, Elizabeth J. Packer
  • Patent number: 6663950
    Abstract: An optically active film composite including a polymeric film substrate coated with a layer of resin having a thickness of less than 6 microns and a pencil hardness of at least 2H, and which includes 30-60% by weight of nanoparticles of ATO or ITO, and nanoparticles of a second metallic compound being an inorganic compound and absorbing light having a wavelength in the range of 700-1100 nm. The composite preferably has a VLT of at least 50% and a %TSER of at least 35% with a weighted UV absorption of less than 1%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven A. Barth, Anthony B. Port, Coby L. Hubbard
  • Patent number: 6440551
    Abstract: Composite film structures exhibit a predetermined finished color tone comprised of a transparent film layer which exhibits a color deficiency as compared to the finished color tone, and a pigment which is visually associated with, and satisfies the color deficiency of, the film layer. Most preferably, the pigment is provided as a homogenous dispersion in a transparent color-matching layer positioned adjacent to the film layer. Thus, when the film and color-matching layers are viewed collectively as a unit, the perceived color tone will be that of the finished predetermined color tone. That is, the color-matching layer provides visually an additive effect on the perceived color of the composite film structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2002
    Assignee: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: James P. Enniss, Steven A. Barth, Mary E. Lawless, Anthony B. Port, Elizabeth J. Packer
  • Patent number: 6007901
    Abstract: A heat reflecting fenestration composite is provided which includes in sequence: (a) a substantially transparent substrate; (b) a first outer dielectric layer; (c) an infrared reflecting metal layer; (d) a color correcting metal layer comprising a metal different from the infrared reflecting metal layer; (e) a protective metal layer comprising a metal different from the infrared reflecting metal layer and different from the color correcting layer; and (f) a second outer dielectric layer. The dielectric layers are typically indium oxide, indium zinc oxide, indium tin oxide or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the composite also includes additional layers of infrared reflecting metal layer, color correcting metal, protective metal and dielectric. Also preferably, the composite comprises a top layer of glass or transparent polymeric plastic. The infrared reflecting metal layer is typically silver, gold, copper or alloys thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 28, 1999
    Assignee: CPFilms, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Maschwitz, Ronald Spraker