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Process for producing photochromic silicate glass film containing silver halide particles
Assignee: American Optical Corp
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Filing: 1976-06-04
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Granted: 1978-02-28
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Expires: 1996-06-04
Abstract
Abstract A process for producing a photochromic silicate glass film is disclosed which is characterized by the steps of forming a solution containing silver ions and a film-forming silicate monomer in a solvent common to both, removing the solvent from the solution to produce a discreet film or a film coating on an article, and exposing the formed film to a source of halide ions to form fine silver halide particles within the film.
Inventors
- 👤 Emil W. Deeg
- 👤 Donald O. Hoffman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:28
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03C; C03C4/00; C03C4/04; C03C4/06; G; G03; G03C; G03C1/00; G03C1/72; G03C1/725; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S65/00; Y10S65/901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A process for producing photochromic silicate glass films, said process being characterized by the steps of: 1. preparing a light sensitive solution comprising a film forming silicate, silver ions, and a suitable solvent; 2. removing the solvent from said solution to form a silver ion impregnated silicate glass film; and 3. exposing the silicate to the vapors of halogen ions selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and mixtures thereof to produce photochromic silver halide particles in said film.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A process for producing photochromic silicate glass films, said process being characterized by the steps of: 1. preparing a light sensitive solution comprising a film forming silicate, silver ions, and a suitable solvent; 2. removing the solvent from said solution to form a silver ion impregnated silicate glass film; and 3. exposing the silicate to the vapors of halogen ions selected from the group consisting of chloride, bromide, iodide, and mixtures thereof to produce photochromic silver halide particles in said film.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein step 3 is effected by exposing said film to the vapor of an acid selected from the group consisting of HCl, HBr, HI, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein the film-forming silicate is selected from the group consisting of tetraethylorthosilicate, phosphorosilicate, and borosilicate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said solution further contains copper ions for sensitizing the silver halide particles produced to light induced reactions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
69 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said solution further contains an ion selected from the group consisting of Li + , Na + , K + , Rb + , Cs + , Tl + , Ca ++ , Mg ++ , Sr ++ , Ba ++ , Zn ++ , Be ++ , Fe ++ , Cd ++ , S = , and mixtures thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein the solvent is removed by heat induced evaporation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said solvent is selected from the group consisting of water, low molecular weight alcohols, and mixtures thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The process as set forth in claim 1 wherein said exposing step is effected prior to removing said solvent.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-27 | 1981-08-29 | 1982-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-27 | 1985-08-29 | 1986-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-27 | 1989-08-29 | 1990-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |