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Light regulator

Assignee: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Filing: 1971-04-28
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Granted: 1972-06-20
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Expires: 1991-04-28
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Abstract

Abstract A THIN ABSORBING METALLIC FILM DEPOSITED ON A LOW-MODULUS TRANSPARENT SUBSTRATE AND A MECHANISM FOR STRETCHING THE SUBSTRATE. AS THE SUSTRATE IS STRETCHED, THE THICKNESS OF THE THIN FILM DECREASES AND MICROFRACTURES OCCUR THEREBY ALLOWING AN INCREASE TRANSMISSION OF THE VISIBLE LIGHT THROUGH THE THIN FILM.

Inventors

  • 👤 Jerry G Williams
  • 👤 Joseph H Judd

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-08 17:07
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/20; G02B5/205

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1975-06-20 1975-12-20 1976-06-20 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-06-20 1979-12-20 1980-06-20 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-06-20 1983-12-20 1984-06-20 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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