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Method of backscreen fabrication using pre-coated material
Assignee: Hughes Training Inc
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Filing: 1994-10-03
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Granted: 1996-06-11
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Expires: 2014-10-03
Abstract
Abstract The method for the fabrication of a curved back projection screen includes coating the screen before forming a sheet into the proper curvature. In one embodiment the sheet includes lenticulations to improve the perceived luminous intensity thereof. Through this method a back projection screen is provided that overcomes the manufacturing difficulties associated with previously known methods.
Inventors
- 👤 Jonathan L. Dugdale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:54
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B21/00; B; B29; B29C; B29C51/00; B29C51/14; G03B21/54; G03B21/56; G03B21/60; G03B21/62; G03B21/625; B29K; B29K2033/00; B29K2033/04; B29K2033/08; B29K2995/00; B29K2995/0018; B29K2995/0029
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for manufacturing a curved back projection screen including a transparent polymeric sheet having a boundary, a specified thickness, a first surface and a second surface, and a translucent optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the first surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) with the transparent sheet in a substantially planar state, applying the translucent optical diffusion coating on the first surface of the sheet; (b) placing the transparent polymeric sheet having the optical diffusion coating already formed on the first side thereof on a forming means having a compound curvature, with only the second planar surface of the coated sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (c) shaping the placed coated sheet to conform to said curvature without the coating coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
139 words
A method for manufacturing a curved back projection screen including a transparent polymeric sheet having a boundary, a specified thickness, a first surface and a second surface, and a translucent optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the first surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) with the transparent sheet in a substantially planar state, applying the translucent optical diffusion coating on the first surface of the sheet; (b) placing the transparent polymeric sheet having the optical diffusion coating already formed on the first side thereof on a forming means having a compound curvature, with only the second planar surface of the coated sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (c) shaping the placed coated sheet to conform to said curvature without the coating coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein the polymeric sheet is a clear acrylic sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 2 wherein the optical diffusion coating is a translucent thermoplastic coating.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 3, wherein the coating is bonded on the first surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 3, wherein the coating is sprayed on the first surface.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
175 words
A method for manufacturing a curved back projection screen including a clear acrylic sheet having a boundary, a specified thickness, a first planar surface, a second planar surface, and an optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the first surface, the method comprising: (a) applying a translucent thermoplastic optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the first surface of the clear acrylic sheet while the sheet is in a planar state; (b) clamping the coated sheet into a framing means; (c) preheating the clamped coated acrylic sheet and the framing means to a specified temperature; (d) placing the preheated coated acrylic sheet on a forming means having at least a first convex curvature, with only the second surface of the clear acrylic sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (e) forming the preheated coated acrylic sheet by exerting pressure on the framing means causing the preheated coated acrylic sheet to permanently conform to the forming means without the coating coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
175 words
A method for manufacturing a curved back projection screen including a clear acrylic sheet having a boundary, a specified thickness, a first planar surface, a second planar surface, and an optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the first surface, the method comprising: (a) applying a translucent thermoplastic optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the first surface of the clear acrylic sheet while the sheet is in a planar state; (b) clamping the coated sheet into a framing means; (c) preheating the clamped coated acrylic sheet and the framing means to a specified temperature; (d) placing the preheated coated acrylic sheet on a forming means having at least a first convex curvature, with only the second surface of the clear acrylic sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (e) forming the preheated coated acrylic sheet by exerting pressure on the framing means causing the preheated coated acrylic sheet to permanently conform to the forming means without the coating coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for manufacturing a back projection screen including a transparent polymeric sheet having a specified thickness, a boundary, a first planar surface, and a second planar surface, having lenticulations on the first surface, and having an optical diffusion coating with a predetermined optical gain on top of the lenticulations, the method comprising the steps of: (a) applying an optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain to the lenticulation-bearing first surface of the transparent sheet while the sheet is in a planar state; (b) placing the coated sheet on a forming means having a compound curvature, with only the second surface of the coated sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (c) shaping the placed sheet to permanently conform to said curvature without the coating coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
138 words
A method for manufacturing a back projection screen including a transparent polymeric sheet having a specified thickness, a boundary, a first planar surface, and a second planar surface, having lenticulations on the first surface, and having an optical diffusion coating with a predetermined optical gain on top of the lenticulations, the method comprising the steps of: (a) applying an optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain to the lenticulation-bearing first surface of the transparent sheet while the sheet is in a planar state; (b) placing the coated sheet on a forming means having a compound curvature, with only the second surface of the coated sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (c) shaping the placed sheet to permanently conform to said curvature without the coating coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 7, wherein the polymeric sheet comprises a clear acrylic sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 8, wherein the coating is a translucent thermoplastic coating.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method according to claim 9, wherein step (b) comprises bonding.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
11 words
The method according to claim 9, wherein step (b) comprises spraying.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
193 words
A method for manufacturing a curved back projection screen including a clear acrylic sheet having a boundary, a specified thickness, a first planar surface and a second planar surface, having lenticulations on the first surface and having an optical diffusion coating with a predetermined optical gain on top of the first surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) with the acrylic sheet in a substantially planar state, bonding a translucent thermoplastic optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the lenticulations of the first surface of the clear acrylic sheet; (b) clamping the coated lenticulated sheet into a framing means; (c) preheating the clamped acrylic sheet and the framing means to a specified temperature; (d) placing the preheated coated, lenticulation-bearing sheet on a forming means having at least a first convex curvature, with only the second surface of the acrylic sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (e) forming the preheated acrylic sheet by exerting pressure on the framing means causing the preheated coated lenticulated acrylic sheet to permanently conform to the forming means without the coating or lenticulations coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
193 words
A method for manufacturing a curved back projection screen including a clear acrylic sheet having a boundary, a specified thickness, a first planar surface and a second planar surface, having lenticulations on the first surface and having an optical diffusion coating with a predetermined optical gain on top of the first surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) with the acrylic sheet in a substantially planar state, bonding a translucent thermoplastic optical diffusion coating having a predetermined optical gain on the lenticulations of the first surface of the clear acrylic sheet; (b) clamping the coated lenticulated sheet into a framing means; (c) preheating the clamped acrylic sheet and the framing means to a specified temperature; (d) placing the preheated coated, lenticulation-bearing sheet on a forming means having at least a first convex curvature, with only the second surface of the acrylic sheet being in contact with the forming means; and (e) forming the preheated acrylic sheet by exerting pressure on the framing means causing the preheated coated lenticulated acrylic sheet to permanently conform to the forming means without the coating or lenticulations coming into contact with any surface of any forming means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said compound curvature of said forming means defines a center of curvature, and said sheet when said second surface is placed in contact with said forming means does not contain said center of curvature.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said convex curvature of said forming means defines a center of curvature, and said sheet when said second surface is placed in contact with said forming means does not contain said center of curvature.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 7 wherein said compound curvature of said forming means defines a center of curvature, and said sheet when said second surface is placed in contact with said forming means does not contain said center of curvature.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
40 words
The method of claim 12 wherein said convex curvature of said forming means defines a center of curvature, and said sheet when said second surface is placed in contact with said forming means does not contain said center of curvature.
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