US5178955A
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Polymeric anti-reflection coatings and coated articles
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1991-10-25
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Granted: 1993-01-12
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Expires: 2011-10-25
Abstract
Abstract Solid bodies having a reflective surface are provided with an anti-reflection coating of a terpolymer composition derived from (a) perfluoroalkylalkyl acrylate or methacrylate, (b) acrylic, methacrylic or itaconic acid, and (c) hydroxyl- containing acrylate or methacrylate.
Inventors
- 👤 Shaul M. Aharoni
- 👤 Michael J. McFarland
- 👤 Ajay Nahata
- 👤 James T. Yardley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:35
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F220/00; C08F220/02; C08F220/10; C08F220/22; G; G02; G02B; G02B1/00; G02B1/10; G02B1/11; G02B1/111; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/3154
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A solid body having a reflective surface, having deposited thereon as an anti-reflection coating a layer of a polymeric composition comprising fluorinated copolymer having a polymer chain composed of ##STR6## units, wherein s, t and u represent weight proportions of the respective X, Y and Z units, and have values within the ranges of s=from about 0.5 to about 0.99; t=from about 0.005 to about 0.495; and u=from about 0.005 to about 0.495; with the sum of s+t+u being 1; X represents units of the composition ##STR7## wherein R 1 is H, --CH 3 , or mixtures thereof; p is 1 or 2; n is an integer of from about 1 to about Y represents units of the composition ##STR8## wherein R 2 is H, --CH 3 or --CH 2 COOH; Z represents units of the composition ##STR9## wherein R 3 is H, --CH 3 , or CH 2 COOC m H 2m+1 , wherein m is an integer of from about 1 to about 4, and R 4 is an alkylene bridging group, straight chain, branched or cyclic, having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms; wherein the X, Y and Z units may be arranged in any sequence.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A solid body having a reflective surface, having deposited thereon as an anti-reflection coating a layer of a polymeric composition comprising fluorinated copolymer having a polymer chain composed of ##STR6## units, wherein s, t and u represent weight proportions of the respective X, Y and Z units, and have values within the ranges of s=from about 0.5 to about 0.99; t=from about 0.005 to about 0.495; and u=from about 0.005 to about 0.495; with the sum of s+t+u being 1; X represents units of the composition ##STR7## wherein R 1 is H, --CH 3 , or mixtures thereof; p is 1 or 2; n is an integer of from about 1 to about Y represents units of the composition ##STR8## wherein R 2 is H, --CH 3 or --CH 2 COOH; Z represents units of the composition ##STR9## wherein R 3 is H, --CH 3 , or CH 2 COOC m H 2m+1 , wherein m is an integer of from about 1 to about 4, and R 4 is an alkylene bridging group, straight chain, branched or cyclic, having from 1 to about 8 carbon atoms; wherein the X, Y and Z units may be arranged in any sequence.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 1, wherein in said fluorinated copolymer R 1 is H.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 1, wherein in said fluorinated copolymer R 1 is --CH 3 .
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 1, wherein in said fluorinated copolymer X represents a mixture of units bearing H and --CH 3 as R 1 substituents.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 1 wherein Y and Z are present in about equimolar proportions.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to any one of claims 1 through 5 wherein said fluorinated copolymer is cross-linked.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 6, wherein cross-linking of said fluorinated copolymer was effected by heat treatment at temperature between about 120° C. and about 180° C. for time sufficient to effect cross-linking.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 6, wherein cross-linking was effected by means of a cross-linking agent.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to any one of claims 1 or 6 which is transparent.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 9 wherein the body is selected from the group consisting of optical lenses, eyeglasses, windows and polymer film.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
71 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body wherein the anti-reflection coating comprises at least 2 layers, a first layer in direct contact with the body, said first layer comprising a polymer having a refractive index higher than the refractive index of the body, and a second layer deposited onto said first layer, wherein said second layer is a fluoropolymer according to claim 1 and has a lower refractive index than said solid body.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 11 wherein the fluoropolymer in said second layer is cross-linked.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 12 wherein wherein cross-linking of said fluoropolymer was effected by heat treatment at temperature between about 120° C. and about 180° C. for time sufficient to effect cross-linking.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
18 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to any one of claims 11, 12 or 13 which is transparent.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 14 wherein the body is selected from the group consisting of optical lenses, eyeglasses, windows and polymer film.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
30 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to any one of claims 1, 6, 11 or 12 which is adapted for viewing indicia located on or directly below said reflective surface.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
30 words
An anti-reflection coated solid body according to claim 16 which is selected from the group consisting of flat panel displays, cathode ray tubes, glossy display surfaces or glossy photographic prints.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
45 words
A transferable anti-reflection coated film according to any one of claims 1, 6, 11, 12 or 13 comprising a transparent polymer film, which has the anti-reflection coating deposited on one side, and which is provided with a pressure sensitive adhesive coating on the opposite side.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
23 words
A transferable anti-reflection coated film according to claim 18, further comprising a releasable protective layer in contact with said pressure sensitive adhesive coating.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A solid body having applied thereto a transferable anti-reflection coated film according to claim 18.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
10 words
A solid body according to claim 20 which is transparent.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
18 words
A solid body according to claim 20 which is a cathode ray tube or a liquid crystal display.
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