US5307205A
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Bilayer rear projection screens
Assignee: CROWN YORK INDUSTRIAL Ltd
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Filing: 1992-12-16
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Granted: 1994-04-26
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Expires: 2012-12-16
Abstract
Abstract Efficient, lower weight, more versatile rear projection screens can be produced by combining in laminated form an unmodified clear matrix resin layer with a second sheet containing light diffusing polymer particles of specific size and size distribution.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G. Ludwig, Jr.
- 👤 Patricia Maxson
- 👤 John A. Dorazio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:38
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/06; B32B27/08; B32B27/18; B32B27/20; B32B27/30; B32B27/308; G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; G03B21/54; G03B21/56; G03B21/60; G03B21/62; B32B2309/00; B32B2309/08; B32B2309/10; B32B2309/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An article comprising a bilayer sheet for use as a rear projection screen which comprises a first synthetic resin layer and an adhered synthetic resin layer containing light diffusing polymeric particles, the particles being substantially spherical, having a diameter from about 2 to about 15 microns, and a size distribution such that 90% of the particles are within ±20% of the average particle diameter, the bilayer sheet being formed by the process comprising: co-extruding the first synthetic resin and the second synthetic resin from two extruders simultaneously through the same sheet-forming die in such a manner that they contact to form an adhered bilayer co-extruded sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An article comprising a bilayer sheet for use as a rear projection screen which comprises a first synthetic resin layer and an adhered synthetic resin layer containing light diffusing polymeric particles, the particles being substantially spherical, having a diameter from about 2 to about 15 microns, and a size distribution such that 90% of the particles are within ±20% of the average particle diameter, the bilayer sheet being formed by the process comprising: co-extruding the first synthetic resin and the second synthetic resin from two extruders simultaneously through the same sheet-forming die in such a manner that they contact to form an adhered bilayer co-extruded sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
96 words
An article comprising a bilayer sheet for use as a rear projection screen which comprises a first synthetic resin layer and an adhered synthetic resin layer containing light diffusing polymeric particles, the particles being substantially spherical, having a diameter from about 2 to about 15 microns, and a size distribution such that 90% of the particles are within ±20% of the average particle diameter, the bilayer sheet being formed by the process comprising: forming separately sheets of each resin layer, followed by pressing such sheets together under heat and pressure to form an adhered bilayer sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
96 words
An article comprising a bilayer sheet for use as a rear projection screen which comprises a first synthetic resin layer and an adhered synthetic resin layer containing light diffusing polymeric particles, the particles being substantially spherical, having a diameter from about 2 to about 15 microns, and a size distribution such that 90% of the particles are within ±20% of the average particle diameter, the bilayer sheet being formed by the process comprising: forming separately sheets of each resin layer, followed by pressing such sheets together under heat and pressure to form an adhered bilayer sheet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
The article of claim 1 or 2 further comprising at least one colorant.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
75 words
The article of claim 3 wherein the light diffusivity of the polymer particles is superior to that of the matrix polymer, and the polymer particles have a refractive index within about t±0.2 units of, but no closer than about ±0.003 units to, the refractive index of the synthetic resin matrix, the synthetic resin matrices of both layers are poly(methyl methacrylate), and the colorant level is between 50 to 200 ppm based on the matrix resin.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The article of claims 1 or 2 wherein the sheet is used as a screen in a rear projection system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The article of claims 1 or 2 wherein the synthetic resin of each layer comprises a thermoplastic polymer and wherein the polymer of the second layer contains from about 0.1% to about 40% of the total composition by weight of spherical polymer particles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The article of claim 6 wherein the light diffusivity of the polymer particles is superior to that of the matrix polymer and the polymer particles have a refractive index within about ±0.2 units of, but no closer than about ±0.003 units to, the refractive index of the synthetic resin matrix.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 6 wherein the synthetic resin matrices of both layers are poly(methyl methacrylate).
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
The article of claims 1 or 2 wherein the light diffusing polymer particles comprise a rubbery alkyl acrylate copolymer, the alkyl group having from 2 to 8 carbon atoms, and wherein the copolymerizable monovinyl monomer comprises styrene.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
43 words
The article of claim 9 wherein the alkyl acrylate copolymer is surrounded by one or more shells, the outer shell of which is compatible with the matrix polymer, and which comprises from about 5 to about 40% of the weight of the particles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article of claim 10, wherein the synthetic resin matrices of both layers are poly(methyl methacrylate).
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The article of claims 1 or 2 wherein the thickness of the first layer is between 5 to 7 mm and the thickness of the second layer is between 0.25 and 1.25 mm.
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