Ultraviolet Patents (Class 252/588)
  • Patent number: 11950507
    Abstract: Disclosed is an organic electroluminescence device. The organic electroluminescence device has an organic layer having a specific combination in which a hole transporting material is doped with a p-type conductive doped material. The organic electroluminescence device can provide better device performance, such as lifetime improvement and voltage reduction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: BEIJING SUMMER SPROUT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Huiqing Pang, Ru Jia, Zhihao Cui, Xiao Chen, Chuanjun Xia, Chi Yuen Raymond Kwong, Jing Wang
  • Patent number: 11820671
    Abstract: The invention relates to a solid body of a compound of formula Zn1-t-eTtEeO1-yYy, wherein the compound has a wurtzite structure and wherein T represents one or more transition metals, selected from one or more of Mn, Cd, Cr, Fe, Co and Ni; E represents one or more alkaline earth metals, selected from one or more of Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba; Y represents one or more chalcogens, selected from S, Se, Te; tis a value in the region of 0 to <1; e is a value from 0 to <1, and y is a value from 0 to <1.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: Heubach GmbH
    Inventors: Dieter Lieske, Maria Kubica, Stephan Blöss
  • Patent number: 11765814
    Abstract: Devices and methods related to nested filters. In some embodiments, a radio-frequency device can include a substrate, and first and second filter devices mounted on the substrate with respective support structures, such that at least a portion of the second filter device is positioned in a space defined by an underside of the first filter device and the support structures for the first filter device. Such a radio-frequency device can be, for example, a packaged module for use in an electronic device such as a wireless device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Skyworks Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Francis Darveaux, Ki Wook Lee, Takeshi Furusawa, Sundeep Nand Nangalia, Russ Alan Reisner, John C. Baldwin
  • Patent number: 11740636
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, for an autonomous vehicle navigation maintenance system. In one aspect, an autonomous vehicle monitoring system includes a mounting surface located on an autonomous vehicle, and a thermal imaging system affixed to the mounting surface, the thermal imaging system including a thermal imaging camera, a replaceable filter, and a filter fixture configured to affix the replaceable filter to the thermal imaging camera and aligned with an optical axis of the thermal imaging camera, and where maintenance of the replaceable filter does not include re-calibrating the thermal imaging camera.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2023
    Assignee: Waymo LLC
    Inventor: Vlad Constantin Cardei
  • Patent number: 11725388
    Abstract: Roofing granules having a color coating layer are covered with a clear, transparent or translucent outer coating composition including a functional material, such nanoparticles of anatase titanium dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: CertainTeed LLC
    Inventors: Keith C. Hong, Gregory F. Jacobs, Van Nhan Nguyen
  • Patent number: 11382857
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for topical application comprising at least one fatty phase; at least one volatile hydrocarbon-based oil; and at least one lipophilic polymer comprising at least hydroxyethyl acrylate units and acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group, the weight ratio of the sum of all the hydroxyethyl acrylate units to the sum of all the acrylate units bearing a lipophilic group ranging from 1:30 to 1:1 and the lipophilic polymer having a number-average molecular weight Mn ranging from 2000 to 9000 g/mol. The composition in accordance with the invention has improved sensory properties, allowing faster and more complete absorption into the skin. In particular, the composition in accordance with the invention leaves a non-greasy and non-tacky feel on the skin, during and after application, even in the presence of solid fatty substances such as waxes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: L'OREAL
    Inventors: Raluca Lorant, Karl Boutelet, Vincent Grandjon
  • Patent number: 10647874
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coating composition comprising a polymer binder and from 1% to 40% by dry weight based on total dry weight of the coating composition, titanium dioxide particles, wherein the polymer binder comprises, as polymerized units, by dry weight based on total dry weight of the polymer binder, from 50% to 99%, ethylenically unsaturated nonionic monomers, and from 1% to 5%, a vinyl functionalized benzotriazole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Hui Liu, Jianming Xu, Yujiang Wang
  • Patent number: 10017413
    Abstract: A method of forming a doped silica-titania glass is provided. The method includes blending batch materials comprising silica, titania, and at least one dopant. The method also includes heating the batch materials to form a glass melt. The method further includes consolidating the glass melt to form a glass article, and annealing the glass article.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: Corning Incorporated
    Inventors: Sezhian Annamalai, Carlos Alberto Duran, Kenneth Edward Hrdina, Lisa Anne Moore
  • Patent number: 9924640
    Abstract: A method of lowering the temperature of the Earth comprises placing particles of sand into the upper atmosphere, wherein the particles are selected on the basis of size and refractive index such that the particles will scatter and reflect incoming sunlight having a wavelength in the near-IR back into space. The average diameter of the particles may be selected based on the index of refraction and the Mie scattering intensity for dielectric particles, to maximize the amount of light scattered at wavelengths between 0.8 ?m and 2 ?m. The average diameter of the particles may be selected based on the index of refraction and the Mie scattering intensity for dielectric particles, to minimize the amount of light scattered at wavelengths between 5 ?m and 20 ?m.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Inventors: Marvin S Keshner, Erik Garth Vaaler
  • Patent number: 9829757
    Abstract: A display device includes a light source module, a first light modulation module, a first polarizer layer, and a first color modulation layer. The light source module generates a first color light that is polarized to the first light modulation module, wherein the first light modulation module selectively modulates the polarization direction of the first color light. The first polarizer layer then receives the first color light and selectively blocks, partially blocks, or does not block the first color light from passing through. The first color modulation layer receives the first color light and generates a second color light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: AU OPTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kuo-Tsung Chen, Cho-Yan Chen, Ching-Huan Lin, Chu-Yu Liu
  • Patent number: 9216963
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pyrazine derivatives capable of absorbing and emanating spectral energy in the visible and/or near infrared spectrum. Pyrazine derivatives of the invention may be administered to a patient in the form of a pharmaceutically acceptable composition and utilized in medical (e.g., diagnostic imaging) procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2015
    Assignee: MEDIBEACON INC.
    Inventors: William L. Neumann, Raghavan Rajagopalan, Richard B. Dorshow
  • Patent number: 9034220
    Abstract: A composition for restoration and treatment of polymeric materials and related methods of manufacture are provided; and the composition comprises: at least one solvent and at least one UV protectant, wherein the solvent is designed to soften a surface of the polymeric material and the UV protectant is designed to bond to the polymeric material to restore color and appearance of the polymeric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Inventors: Richard Winget, David Foulke, Patrick Byrne
  • Patent number: 8986580
    Abstract: Disclosed are: a visible-light-responsive titanium oxide microparticle dispersion comprising an aqueous dispersion medium and titanium oxide microparticles dispersed therein, and a peroxotitanium component, an iron component and/or a copper component and a tin component, wherein the content of the peroxotitanium component is 0.1 to 20 mass % relative to the titanium oxide content; and a process for producing a visible-light-responsive titanium oxide microparticle dispersion, comprising (1) producing peroxotitanic acid containing a tin compound from a raw material titanium compound, a tin compound and hydrogen peroxide, (2) heating an aqueous solution of peroxotitanic acid containing the tin compound to 80 to 250° C.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Shin-etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Manabu Furudate, Tomohiro Inoue, Yoshitsugu Eguchi, Tadashi Amano
  • Patent number: 8961682
    Abstract: Hydrophilic coating compositions and methods to make and use the compositions are disclosed. The compositions include a photocatalytic pigment material made up of an inorganic pigment and a monomeric anti-oxidants and free radical scavenger that is contacted to the surface of the inorganic pigment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Empire Technology Development LLC
    Inventors: William Brenden Carlson, Angele Sjong, Feng Wan, Timothy Londergan
  • Patent number: 8945521
    Abstract: A composition comprising a physical sunscreen, one or more adjuvants, and a carrier oil is provided. The composition also includes at least one of a compound having multiple phenyl groups, a film former or dispersant, and a silicone surfactant. The composition may also include an organic sunscreen. The combination of these ingredients exhibits an unexpected synergistic effect, in that the photoactive properties of the composition (e.g., SPF, UV absorption) are significantly higher than would be predicted based on the values for each of the components individually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: Eveready Battery Company, Inc
    Inventors: Laura A. Spaulding, Patricia L. Scott, Alissa R. Frontauria
  • Publication number: 20140370242
    Abstract: Compositions comprising highly reflective microcrystalline/amorphous materials are provided. In some instances, the highly reflective materials are microcrystalline or amorphous carbonate materials, which may include calcium and/or magnesium carbonate. In some instances, the materials are CO2 sequestering materials. Also provided are methods of making and using the compositions, e.g., to increase the albedo of a surface, to mitigate urban heat island effects, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Brent R. Constantz, Chris Camire
  • Patent number: 8889042
    Abstract: A coating is disclosed. The coating may be used in an apparatus having a radiation source, e.g. a lithographic apparatus. The coating comprises the elements Si, O, F and, optionally, C and H. An article is also disclosed. The article may be any one of the group consisting of a substrate table, an optical element, a shutter member, a sensor, a projection system, and a confinement structure. At least a portion of a surface of the article is coated with a coating. The coating comprises the elements Si, O, F and, optionally, C and H. The coating may comprise the elements Si, O, C and H.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: ASML Netherlands B.V.
    Inventor: Nina Vladimirovna Dziomkina
  • Patent number: 8858922
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new composition of matter that is a compound which also is presented as a dispersion with broad UVA and UVB spectral absorption stability, heat absorption, and insulation properties, anti-microbial, water resistance, and high SPF properties. The composition of matter is a zinc oxide complex that is provided with distilled water buffered to a pH of greater than 10 using ammonium hydroxide, L-arginine, or other buffering agents, and zinc oxide particles. The zinc oxide complex may be dried and rinsed to increase stability. An emollient, such as glycerine, and/or an emulsifier such as a combination of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside and/or sodium stearoyl glutamate and/or cetearyl glucoside may also be added to the zinc oxide complex. The zinc oxide complex is made from natural-based, earth-derived, Ecocert® certified ingredients is non-toxic, and may be used or combined with any compound in which UVA/UVB stability is desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: 3rd Rock Sunblock, Inc.
    Inventor: Guerry L. Grune
  • Patent number: 8852850
    Abstract: A photolithographic exposure system for use on a photoresist on a substrate includes an illumination system, a photomask with one or more object patterns, a projection optical exposure system, and a fluid dispensing system. The projection optical exposure system is positioned to project an image of the one or more object patterns toward an image plane. The fluid dispensing system positions a fluid between the projection optical exposure system and the photoresist on the substrate. The fluid has a refractive index value above a refractive index value of water and an absorbance below 0.8 per millimeter at wavelengths between about 180 nm and about 300 nm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Rochester Institute of Technology
    Inventor: Bruce W. Smith
  • Patent number: 8809438
    Abstract: A UV-shielding coating composition comprises (A) a dispersion in a dispersing medium of composite zinc oxide nanoparticles which are obtained by coating surfaces of zinc oxide nanoparticles with an oxide or hydroxide of Al, Si, Zr and Sn, the dispersion having a photocatalytic degradability of up to 25%, (B) a vinyl copolymer obtained from copolymerization of an alkoxysilyl-containing vinyl monomer, a UV-absorbing vinyl monomer, and another monomer, and (C) a solvent. The composition is transparent to visible light, UV-shielding, mar resistant, weatherable, and durable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichi Higuchi, Masaaki Yamaya
  • Patent number: 8795829
    Abstract: A composition containing polymeric particles. The polymeric particles have an average particle diameter from 30 to 300 nm and a Vicker's scale hardness from 100 to 700 Kgf/mm2. The composition also contains a film-forming polymer having Tg no greater than 80° C. The refractive index difference between the polymeric particles and the film-forming polymer is at least 0.04.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Rohm and Haas Company
    Inventors: Chao Jen Chung, Edward E. Lafleur, Edwin Nungesser
  • Publication number: 20140117294
    Abstract: A borosilicate glass is provided that has high solarization resistance and a defined position of the UV edge. The borosilicate glass includes the following constituents, in percent by weight based on oxide, of: SiO2 65-85%; B2O3 7-20%; Al2O3 0-7%; Li2O 0-2%; Na2O 0-8%; K2O 0-12%; BaO 0-5%; CaO 0-2%; MgO 0-2%; ZnO 0-2%; TiO2 0.05-0.4%; MoO3 0.025-0.3%; and V2O5 0.001-0.01%.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Schott AG
    Inventor: Christof Kass
  • Publication number: 20140034900
    Abstract: A wavelength converting material comprising a phosphate compound have a chemical formula of ABl-m-nPO4:Mm, Nn, wherein A comprises an alkali metal element, B comprises an alkaline earth metal element, M is a sensitizer comprising a rare-earth element, and N is an acceptor comprising a rare-earth element, wherein 0<m?0.3 and 0<n?0.3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: EPISTAR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-Chen Liu, Ru-Shi Liu
  • Publication number: 20140030531
    Abstract: There is disclosed a minute structure including a sulfur compound and a silicon oxide. There is also disclosed a write-once information recording medium including a substrate and a recording layer formed of a mixed inorganic material and deposited on the substrate, wherein the mixed inorganic material contains a sulfur compound and a silicon oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Inventor: Tetsuji Mori
  • Publication number: 20140023855
    Abstract: Core/shell type tetragonal titanium oxide particles consisting of a nanosized core of tetragonal titanium oxide having tin and manganese incorporated in solid solution and a shell of silicon oxide around the core are dispersed in an aqueous dispersing medium. The cores and the core/shell type titanium oxide particles have an average particle size of ?30 nm and ?50 nm, respectively. The amount of tin or manganese in solid solution is to provide a molar ratio Ti/Sn or Ti/Mn between 10 and 1,000.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kohei MASUDA, Koichi HIGUCHI, Hisatoshi KOMORI, Manabu FURUDATE, Tomohiro INOUE, Yoshitsugu EGUCHI
  • Patent number: 8628698
    Abstract: Disclosed is a resin composition for a protective layer of a color filter including an acrylate-based resin including a repeating unit represented by each of Chemical Formulae 1 to 3, a melamine-based resin represented by Chemical Formula 4, a thermal acid generator (TAG), and a solvent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Cheil Industries Inc.
    Inventors: Se-Young Choi, Jae-Hyun Kim, Nam-Gwang Kim, Eui-June Jeong, Sang-Kyun Kim, Kwen-Woo Han, Hyun-Hoo Sung
  • Patent number: 8617300
    Abstract: The invention relates to a filtering media having a photocatalytic action which has a thickness of at least 2 mm, which is homogeneous and which is devoid of orifice apparent to the naked eye, comprising a felt of inorganic fibers, the fibers of which are coated with a coating comprising a catalyst having a photocatalytic action, said felt exhibiting a weight per unit area of between 30 and 80 g/m2, said coating representing 5 to 80% of the weight of said media, said media exhibiting a gas pressure drop of less than 150 Pa at 1 m/s in unpleated condition. This media is intended to be incorporated in a purifier of gas, such as air, furthermore comprising a system for illuminating said media with UV radiation. The media exhibits an excellent purification efficiency and a very low pressure drop.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Quartz S.A.S.
    Inventors: Jean-Paul Riviere, Paul Sargood, Laurent Molins
  • Publication number: 20130289133
    Abstract: A method for producing particles containing a metal oxide is provided, and the method includes: feeding a metal oxide sol having a pH of 7 or higher and containing metal oxide colloidal particles as dispersoids and water as a dispersion medium, into a liquid containing a solvent having a solubility in 20° C. water of 0.05 g/100 ml or more and having a relative permittivity of 30 or lower (protic solvent) or of 40 or lower (aprotic solvent) at 20° C., and thereby forming aggregates of the metal oxide colloidal particles in the liquid; and subjecting the aggregates to a treatment such as drying and heating, and thereby converting the aggregates into particles that are insoluble in water. By appropriately selecting the solvent, particles can be obtained in the form of flakes, fibers, spheres, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: NIPPON SHEET GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Kazuhiro Doshita, Toshitaka Furuichi
  • Patent number: 8551769
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of cultivation of algae or cyanobacteria in the presence of a luminous material that converts light of a first wavelength to a second wavelength more suitable for use in photosynthesis by the algae or cyanobacteria, and apparatus for performing the method. In one embodiment the apparatus (50) is of flexible plastic with fluorescent light concentrator or light guide (76) and perforated pipe (56) for bubbling carbon dioxide through the culture. The algae or cyanobacteria may be used to produce biofuels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Zero Discharge Pty Ltd.
    Inventor: Alexander Falber
  • Patent number: 8540904
    Abstract: An ultraviolet absorbent substance includes a metal complex and a matrix, formed with at least one matrix material and/or polymerizable monomer as a precursor of a matrix material and containing said metal complex therein. One exemplary function of the ultraviolet absorbent substance is allowing visible light rays transmitted through satisfactorily while selectively blocking ultraviolet rays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 24, 2013
    Assignee: Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yusaku Masuhara, Hidehiko Myoken, Katsumasa Yamamoto
  • Publication number: 20130216597
    Abstract: The present invention relates to pigments based on multicoated flake-form substrates which are distinguished by the fact that at least 8 layers [layers (A)-(H)] are on the substrate, where an SiO2 layer (=layer A) is located directly on the surface of the substrate, and to the use thereof, inter alia, in paints, surface coatings, automobile paints, powder coatings, printing inks, security printing inks, plastics, ceramic materials, glasses, paper, in toners for electrophotographic printing processes, in seed, in greenhouse sheeting and tarpaulins, as absorbers in the laser marking of paper and plastics, and in cosmetic formulations, for the preparation of pigment pastes with water, organic and/or aqueous solvents, for the preparation of pigment compositions and dry preparations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Marcus Mathias, Meike Saatze
  • Publication number: 20130207058
    Abstract: Titanium oxide containing borosilicate glasses, which have been produced without the use of arsenic and antimony compounds, are provided. An environmentally friendly refining method for providing titanium oxide containing borosilicate glass is also provided. The method includes using oxygen containing selenium compounds as refining agents to provide glasses with good transmittance values in the infrared range and show no disturbing discolorations. The glasses of the present disclosure are particularly suitable for the production of IR light conductors, cover glasses for photo sensors, and UV filters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2012
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: SCHOTT AG
    Inventors: Holger WEGENER, Rainer SCHWERTFEGER, Lenka GRYGAROVA, Reinhard KASSNER
  • Publication number: 20130171060
    Abstract: A system for energy upconversion and/or down conversion and a system for producing a photostimulated reaction in a medium. These systems include 1) a nanoparticle configured, upon exposure to a first wavelength ?1 of radiation, to generate a second wavelength ?2 of radiation having a higher energy than the first wavelength ?1 and 2) a metallic structure disposed in relation to the nanoparticle. A physical characteristic of the metallic structure is set to a value where a surface plasmon resonance in the metallic structure resonates at a frequency which provides a spectral overlap with either the first wavelength ?1 or the second wavelength ?2, or with both ?1 and ?2. The system for producing a photostimulated reaction in a medium includes a receptor disposed in the medium in proximity to the nanoparticle which, upon activation by the second wavelength ?2, generates the photostimulated reaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: IMMUNOLIGHT, LLC
    Inventor: IMMUNOLIGHT, LLC
  • Publication number: 20130071669
    Abstract: There are provided a coating solution for forming an ultraviolet-absorbing film that has mechanical durability such as abrasion resistance, sufficiently secures colorlessness and transparency, and has less deterioration of ultraviolet-absorbing ability caused by long-time light exposure, and an ultraviolet-absorbing glass article having an ultraviolet-absorbing film that is formed by using the coating solution, has mechanical durability such as abrasion resistance, sufficiently secures colorlessness and transparency, and has less deterioration of ultraviolet-absorbing ability caused by long-time light exposure. A coating solution for forming an ultraviolet-absorbing film including: a silicon oxide-based matrix material component consisting of at least one selected from hydrolyzable silicon compounds; an ultraviolet absorber; an acid having a primary proton pKa from of 1.0 to 5.0; and a water and an ultraviolet-absorbing glass article obtained by using it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
    Inventor: ASAHI GLASS COMPANY, LIMITED
  • Publication number: 20130052079
    Abstract: There is disclosed a composition for converting electromagnetic energy to ultraviolet C (UVC) radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength, the composition comprising at least one phosphor capable of converting an initial electromagnetic energy (A) to an electromagnetic energy (B) comprising UVC radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength, and an organic or inorganic media containing said phosphor. There is also a method of sterilizing an article by exposing it to UVC radiation or radiation of a shorter wavelength for a time sufficient to deactivate or kill at least one microorganism and/or for a time sufficient to inhibit abnormal cell growth within the body, when said composition is in an implantable medical device. A method of coating an article with such compositions is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventor: Eric F. Bernstein
  • Patent number: 8338321
    Abstract: An optical glass contains a substance A generating light of a wavelength ?2 when irradiated with light of a wavelength ?1 and a substance B generating light of a wavelength ?3 when irradiated with light of the wavelength ?1 when a relation between the wavelength ?1 and the wavelength ?2 and the wavelength ?3 is assumed to be ?1<?2<?3 with respect to 100% of basic glass composition containing 2-10% of SiO2, 5-45% of B2O3, and 30-60% of La2O3 or further containing 0-15% of RO(R=Zn, Sr, Ba), 0-40% of Ln2O3(Ln=Y, Gd), and 0-30% of ZrO2+Nb2O5+Ta2O5, and the substance B generates fluorescent light with the wavelength ?3 of 650 nm or more when excited at the wavelength ?1 of 550 nm or less.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Olympus Corporation
    Inventor: Naoyuki Morisada
  • Publication number: 20120305865
    Abstract: The invention provides a composition imparting UV protective capability comprising an effect coated particulate material having a substantially rutile crystal habit and an average particle size greater than or equal to about 0.5 ?m dispersed in a medium at a concentration within a range of about 1% by volume to about 40% by volume, based on the total volume of composition. The composition may be coloured or non-coloured and applied onto one or more surfaces of a substrate to provide UV light protection without also increasing UV light activated photocatalytic effects which are generally observed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Inventors: John L. Edwards, John Robb, John Temperley, Anthony G. Jones
  • Patent number: 8318054
    Abstract: The present invention provides a dark green colored glass composition having a soda-lime-silica glass composition, wherein the coloring compounds comprises in weight percentage: from 0.71 to 1.50% of total iron expressed as Fe2O3; from 22 to 30% of ferrous-ferric ratio and from 0.15 to 0.50% of expressed as FeO; from 0.10 to 0.20% of SO3 without affecting the refining properties and ability of the SO3 to eliminate bubbles; about 0 to 1.0 wt. % TiO2; about 0.0004 to 0.03 wt. % Cr2O3; and also 0.0004 to 0.015 wt. % CuO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Vidrio Plano de Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
    Inventors: José Guadalupe Cid-Aguilar, Roberto Marcos Cabrera-Llanos, Miguel Angel Kiyama-Rodriguez
  • Patent number: 8309481
    Abstract: An optical glass includes a substance A generating light of a wavelength ?2 when irradiated with light of a wavelength ?1 and a substance B generating light of a wavelength ?3 when irradiated with light of the wavelength ?1 in the case where the relation between the wavelength ?1, the wavelength ?2, and the wavelength ?3 is assumed to be ?1<?2<?3 with respect to a 100% of basic glass composition containing at least, 2-20% SiO2, 5-45% B2O3, and 10-29% La2O3, by weight, or with respect to a 100% of basic glass composition containing; at least, 2-20% SiO2, 5-45% B2O3, 10-29% La2O3, 0-45% RO (R=Zn, Sr, Ba), 0-10% Ln2O3 (Ln=Y, Gd), and 1-20% total of ZrO2+Nb2O5+TiO2+Ta2O5, by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Olympus Corporation
    Inventor: Naoyuki Morisada
  • Patent number: 8298455
    Abstract: An alignment material composition including an alignment material, an ultraviolet absorbent, a light stabilizer and a solvent is provided. The ultraviolet absorbent has a formula 1 shown as below: wherein X represents hydrogen, alkyl group or halogen while R1 represents benzene ring carbon long-chain derivative. The light stabilizer has a formula 2 shown as below: wherein R2 represents ester-based derivative or amine-based derivative, R3 represents hydrogen, hydroxyl group (—OH) or alkyl group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Au Optronics Corporation
    Inventors: Yi-Hau Shiau, Suo-Chun Hsu, Hsin-An Cheng, Yang-Chu Lin, Liang-Ying Huang, Tai-Hsiang Huang
  • Publication number: 20120263661
    Abstract: Disclosed is a new composition of matter that is a compound which also is presented as a dispersion with broad UVA and UVB spectral absorption stability, heat absorption, and insulation properties, anti-microbial, water resistance, and high SPF properties. The composition of matter is a zinc oxide complex that is provided with distilled water buffered to a pH of greater than 10 using ammonium hydroxide, L-arginine, or other buffering agents, and zinc oxide particles. The zinc oxide complex may be dried and rinsed to increase stability. An emollient, such as glycerine, and/or an emulsifier such as a combination of cetearyl alcohol and cetearyl glucoside and/or sodium stearoyl glutamate and/or cetearyl glucoside may also be added to the zinc oxide complex. The zinc oxide complex is made from natural-based, earth-derived, Ecocert® certified ingredients is non-toxic, and may be used or combined with any compound in which UVA/UVB stability is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Guerry L. Grune
  • Patent number: 8287778
    Abstract: A synthetic resin composition containing, 100 parts by mass of a synthetic resin, 0.001-10 parts by mass of a triazine compound represented by (1) below, and 0.001-10 parts by mass of a diarylpentaerythritol diphosphite compound represented by general formula (2) shown below and/or 0.001-10 parts by mass of an organic cyclic phosphite compound represented by formula (3) below and/or 0.001-10 parts by mass of a hindered phenol compound represented by formula (4) below. In formula (1), R1 is C1-C12 alkyl group, etc.; R2 is C1-C8 alkyl group, etc.; R3 is hydroxyl group, etc.; and R4 is —O—R1, etc. In formula (2), R5 is C1-C4 alkyl group, etc. In formula (3), R6 and R8 is each C1-C4 alkyl group, etc, and R7 is C1-C18 alkyl group. In formula (4), R9 is a residue remaining after removing n hydroxyl groups from a mono- to tetravalent alcohol, and n is an integer 1-4.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Adeka Corporation
    Inventors: Mitsuru Fukushima, Toshitaka Yoshitake, Tetsuo Kamimoto, Toshio Nakajima
  • Publication number: 20120258154
    Abstract: The present invention relates to particulate UV protection agents which are obtainable by hydrothermal treatment of a particulate metal oxide and subsequent application of a manganese oxide coating, and to the preparation and use thereof. The present invention furthermore relates to novel compositions, in particular for topical application, which are intended, in particular, for light protection of the skin and/or hair against UV radiation and free-radical-induced stress, and to the use thereof in the above-mentioned cosmetic application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: SACHTLEBEN CHEMIE GMBH, MERCK PATENT GMBH
    Inventors: Frank PFLUECKER, Bernd HIRTHE
  • Patent number: 8277595
    Abstract: A method is provided to duplicate a custom coating composition. A laminate strip is die cut to form a bi-layer transparent labels on a backing strip. Each label includes a backing of release adhesive. The transparent labels are applied to cover indicia on a container of a custom composition coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Inventor: Patricia C Garden
  • Patent number: 8268203
    Abstract: A method for producing microcrystalline titanium dioxide in the rutile form having a crystal size below 15 nm by an aqueous method, and a titanium dioxide product doped with silicon obtained by the method. The method generally includes adding a silicon containing compound during crystal formation to provide said titanium dioxide product with a small crystal size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Sachtleben Pigments Oy
    Inventors: Ralf-Johan Lamminmäki, Johanna Niinimäki
  • Patent number: 8257675
    Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an artificial quartz member inhibited from suffering the decrease in transmittance in a laser light wavelength region which is caused by long-term irradiation with a laser light having a wavelength of 200 nm or shorter; and a process for producing the artificial quartz member. The invention provides an artificial quartz member for use as an optical element to be irradiated with a laser light having a wavelength of 200 nm or shorter, having an aluminum content of 200 ppb or lower.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Assignees: Tokyo Denpa Co., Ltd., Asahi Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Noriyuki Agata, Shinya Kikugawa, Yutaka Shimizu, Kazumi Yoshida, Masatoshi Nishimoto
  • Patent number: 8242475
    Abstract: A UV liquid gel solidifying device includes a support member, a UV LED module, a top cover, and a base. The UV LED module is installed on the support member and emits light into a first chamber of the support member. The support member is disposed on the base, and the base has a third chamber defined there beneath. The top cover is assembled on the support member and has a slide cover slideably mounted thereto. When the slide cover moves toward a first direction, the first open end and the second open end are opened so that the user's fingernails can be put in the first chamber for treatment. When the slide cover is released to revert back to close the first open end and the second open end, the user's eyes can avoid from being directly exposed to the UV light. When the toenails are to be treated, the base can be conveniently disassembled from the support member, and the toenails to be treated are inserted into the first chamber for treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Cosmex Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kuo-Chang Cheng
  • Patent number: 8220379
    Abstract: A UV camouflaging substance, in the form of a solid, powder, paste, film, or liquid, can be applied to objects such as fabrics to match the ultraviolet reflectivity of the objects with their immediate surroundings. Embodiments are transparent to visible and IR light, and can be applied without changing the visible appearance of the objects. Other embodiments visibly match the surrounding environment, such as a white substance used near snow. Different embodiments can be layered on top of each other to form UV camouflage textures and to adapt to changing environments. Some embodiments can be washed off, to avoid a build-up of camouflage layers. Embodiments include UV-interactive micro- or nano-particles suspended in a binding agent which transmit, reflect, absorb and/or scatter ultraviolet rays. Some particles are absorbent, while others are approximately one-quarter wavelength thick, and suppress UV light by inducing half-wavelength phase shifts between light reflected from opposing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Reed F. Curry
  • Patent number: 8178454
    Abstract: An optical glass includes a substance A generating light of a wavelength ?2 when irradiated with light of a wavelength ?1 and a substance B generating light of a wavelength ?3 when irradiated with light of the wavelength ?1 in the case where the optical glass includes 5-50 ppm Fe with respect to a 100% basic glass composition containing at least, 2-10% SiO2, 5-45% B2O3, and 30-60% La2O3, by weight, or the relation of the wavelength ?1, the wavelength ?2, and the wavelength ?3 is assumed to be ?1<?2<?3 with respect to a 100% basic glass composition containing; at least, 2-10% SiO2, 5-45% B2O3, 30-60% La2O3, 0-15% RO (R=Zn, Sr, Ba), 0-40% Ln2O3 (Ln=Y, Gd), and 0-30% total of ZrO2+Nb2O5+Ta2O5, by weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: Olympus Corporation
    Inventor: Naoyuki Morisada
  • Publication number: 20120064134
    Abstract: A light emitting composition including first color emitters and second color emitters. The first color emitters are configured to emit, upon exposure to an energy source, visible light at a target color in response to absorption of energy across a first band of wavelengths. The second color emitters are configured to emit, upon exposure to the energy source, visible light at the target color in response to absorption of energy across a second band of wavelengths. The light intensity observable at the target color is enhanced relative to reflected white light without emission from the first and second color emitters. The light emitting composition can be a part of a paint, an ink, a fabric, a thread, a road sign, a highway marking, an automobile, a boat, a plane, a reflector, a building product, a concrete product, an epoxy product, a jewelry product, colored contact lens, a candle product, a rubber product, a plastic product, or other colored surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: Immunolight, LLC
    Inventors: Frederic J. Bourke, JR., Harold Walder