Abstract: Methods of and apparatuses for reducing the solar or infrared loading on display devices. A reflective material is positioned between a radiant energy source and the absorptive material of a display device to reflect wavelengths of radiant energy in the infrared or near-infrared range. The reflective material allows visible radiant energy to be transmitted, while reflecting the infrared radiant energy to reduce the infrared loading on the display device. The present invention reduces the temperature rise of the display device due to infrared loading by reflection rather than absorption of the radiant energy, while preserving the integrity of the visible wavelength range. The reflective material reduces the infrared loading on the display device by up to 50%.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying a conformal coat to an electronic assembly which significantly reduces the emissions which are a by-product of the process. A spray gun atomizes a conformal coat/solvent mixture at a high pressure within the gun and then emits the mixture at a low volume and low pressure such that the transfer rate of the material is very high and the amount of wasted material is very low. The coats are applied in such a manner that the electronic assembly can be sprayed multiple times before sending the entire assembly into the curing oven.