Abstract: A storage phosphor screen including a substrate; a phosphor layer disposed over the substrate; and an overcoat layer disposed over the phosphor layer, wherein the overcoat layer comprises at least one organic solvent-soluble polymer and at least one light absorbing colorant, and wherein the light absorbing colorant is dispersed within the organic solvent-soluble polymer. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a storage phosphor screen including providing a substrate; providing a phosphor solution comprising a solvent, at least one stimulable phosphor, and a binder; providing an overcoat solution comprising a solvent, at least one organic solvent-soluble polymer and at least one light absorbing colorant; forming a phosphor layer over a surface of the substrate with the phosphor solution; and forming an overcoat layer over the phosphor layer with the overcoat solution, wherein the light absorbing colorant is dispersed within the overcoat layer.

Abstract: A storage phosphor screen including a substrate; a phosphor layer disposed over the substrate; and an overcoat layer disposed over the phosphor layer, wherein the overcoat layer comprises at least one organic solvent-soluble polymer and at least one light absorbing colorant, and wherein the light absorbing colorant is dispersed within the organic solvent-soluble polymer. Also disclosed is a method of preparing a storage phosphor screen including providing a substrate; providing a phosphor solution comprising a solvent, at least one stimulable phosphor, and a binder; providing an overcoat solution comprising a solvent, at least one organic solvent-soluble polymer and at least one light absorbing colorant; forming a phosphor layer over a surface of the substrate with the phosphor solution; and forming an overcoat layer over the phosphor layer with the overcoat solution, wherein the light absorbing colorant is dispersed within the overcoat layer.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, polycarbonate films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the polycarbonate films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Polycarbonate films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, cellulose acetate films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the cellulose acetate films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Cellulose acetate films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: Phosphor-containing panels or screens have improved resistance to yellowing and image defects by the incorporation of a primary or secondary amine having a pKa of 8.5 or more and a molecular weight of less than 10,000 daltons into the phosphor layer or an overcoat layer. A peroxide scavenger can also be present to further improve stability of the phosphor panel. The phosphors are preferably storage phosphors containing iodine. This phosphor panels can be prepared using non-peroxide-generating organic solvents for further stabilization.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, polyvinyl alcohol films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the polyvinyl alcohol films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Polyvinyl alcohol films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of making a light diffusing microfilm, includes providing a carrier substrate; coating a coating fluid onto the carrier substrate; drying the coating fluid on the carrier substrate to form a releasable light diffusing microfilm on the carrier substrate; and separating the light diffusing microfilm from the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A porous optical switching film is situated between at least two plates that have an electrical bias between them.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, cellulose acetate films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the cellulose acetate films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Cellulose acetate films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: An electromechanical display panel that includes at least two spatially separated plates. Between the at least two spatially separated plates is a suspended porous movable film having a pore area, wherein the pore area comprises less than 50% of surface area of the porous movable film. The electromechanical display panel also includes a means for moving the porous movable film between the at least two spatially separated plates to cause selective light modulation.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, acrylic films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the acrylic films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Acrylic films prepared by the current invention exhibit good clarity and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, polyvinyl butyral films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the polyvinyl butyral films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Polyvinyl butyral films prepared by the current invention exhibit good clarity and low birefringence.

Abstract: A porous optical switching film is situated between at least two plates that have an electrical bias between them.

Abstract: A method of making a light diffusing microfilm, includes providing a carrier substrate; coating a coating fluid onto the carrier substrate; drying the coating fluid on the carrier substrate to form a releasable light diffusing microfilm on the carrier substrate; and separating the light diffusing microfilm from the carrier substrate.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, polyvinyl alcohol films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the polyvinyl alcohol films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Polyvinyl alcohol films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, cellulose acetate films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the cellulose acetate films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Cellulose acetate films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, resin films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the resin films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, sulfone films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the sulfone films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Sulfone films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, polycarbonate films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the polycarbonate films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Polycarbonate films prepared by the current invention exhibit good dimensional stability and low birefringence.

Abstract: A method of film fabrication is taught that uses a coating and drying apparatus to fabricate resin films suitable for optical applications. In particular, polyvinyl butyral films are prepared by simultaneous application of multiple liquid layers to a moving carrier substrate. After solvent removal, the polyvinyl butyral films are peeled from the sacrificial carrier substrate. Polyvinyl butyral films prepared by the current invention exhibit good clarity and low birefringence.

Abstract: Novel compositions are provided for the production of hydroxyapatite, where a dry mixture is provided which combines a calcium source and an acidic phosphate source, particularly monocalcium phosphate monohydrate or orthophosphoric acid crystals. These two are combined, optionally with other ingredients, with mechanical mixing, resulting in partial reaction or intimate combination to produce a product which requires less water for formation of a desired viscosity, has enhanced mechanical properties and is physilogically acceptable.