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Self-responding laminated bodies, their production process and windows using the same
Assignee: Affinity Co Ltd
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Filing: 1994-02-28
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Granted: 1997-03-25
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Expires: 2014-02-28
Abstract
Abstract The present invention describes a self-responding laminated body in which an isotropic solution, wherein a polysaccharide derivative, dissolved in water, aggregates to demonstrate cloudy scattering due to a rise in temperature resulting in a decrease in optical transmittance, is sealed in a cell, of which at least a portion is transparent, that enables the aqueous solution to be viewed directly; wherein, the isotropic aqueous solution is a solution in which 100 parts by weight of a polysaccharide derivative, having a weight average molecular weight of roughly 10,000 to roughly 200,000, is dissolved in roughly 110 to roughly 2,000 parts by weight of a water-based medium composed of an amount of water that is roughly 25 to roughly 450 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polysaccharide derivative, and an amphipathic substance. This laminated body can be produced by sealing the isotropic aqueous solution in a cell having at least one transparent portion that enables the aqueous solution to be viewed directly, and can be advantageously used as a window.
Inventors
- 👤 Haruo Watanabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:05
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B17/00; B32B17/06; B32B17/10; B32B17/10005; B32B17/10165; B32B17/10431; B32B17/10467; B32B17/10486; B32B17/10009; B32B17/10036; B32B17/10293; B32B17/10302; B32B17/1055; B32B17/10559; B32B17/10568; E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/66; E06B3/67; E06B3/6715; E06B3/6722; G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/0147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A self-responding laminated body in which an isotropic solution, wherein a polysaccharide derivative, dissolved in water, aggregates to demonstrate cloudy scattering due to a rise in temperature resulting in a decrease in optical transmittance, is sealed in a cell, of which at least a portion is transparent, that enables said aqueous solution to be viewed directly; wherein, said isotropic aqueous solution is a solution in which 100 parts by weight of a polysaccharide derivative, having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to 200,000, is dissolved in about 110 to 2,000 parts by weight of a water-based medium composed of an amount of water that is about 25 to 450 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of said polysaccharide derivative, and an amphipathic substance having a hydroxyl group, an ether bonded portion or an ionic group.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A self-responding laminated body in which an isotropic solution, wherein a polysaccharide derivative, dissolved in water, aggregates to demonstrate cloudy scattering due to a rise in temperature resulting in a decrease in optical transmittance, is sealed in a cell, of which at least a portion is transparent, that enables said aqueous solution to be viewed directly; wherein, said isotropic aqueous solution is a solution in which 100 parts by weight of a polysaccharide derivative, having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to 200,000, is dissolved in about 110 to 2,000 parts by weight of a water-based medium composed of an amount of water that is about 25 to 450 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of said polysaccharide derivative, and an amphipathic substance having a hydroxyl group, an ether bonded portion or an ionic group.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The laminated body as set forth in claim 1 wherein the polysaccharide derivative is a cellulose derivative.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The laminated body as set forth in either of claims 1 or 2 wherein the polysaccharide derivative at least has a hydroxypropyl group.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the polysaccharide derivative is hydroxypropylcellulose.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the amount of water is about 50 to 300 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polysaccharide derivative.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the amphipathic substance has a molecular weight of about 140 to 3,000.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
36 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the amount of amphipathic substance is about 0.5 to 800 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of water.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the isotropic aqueous solution additionally contains at least one type selected from the group consisting of electrolytes and lower alcohols.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
28 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the air dissolved in the isotropic aqueous solution is replaced with an inert gas.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the thickness of the layer of the isotropic aqueous solution differs over the laminated body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein two or more types of isotropic aqueous solutions, or an isotropic aqueous solution and an ordinary water-soluble polymer solution, are laminated.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
30 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein a heating device is provided that is able to at least partially heat the laminated body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein a frame is provided around the outer periphery of the laminated body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
48 words
The laminated body as set forth in any of claims 1 through 2 wherein the outer periphery of the laminated body is sealed in two stages, and a region composed of saturated water vapor and/or water is provided between the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
115 words
A process for producing a self-responding laminated body that includes sealing an isotropic aqueous solution, composed by dissolving 100 parts by weight of a 30 polysaccharide derivative, having a weight average molecular weight of roughly 10,000 to roughly 200,000, in roughly 110 to roughly 2,000 parts by weight of a water-based medium composed of an amount of water that is roughly 25 to roughly 450 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of said polysaccharide derivative, and an amphipathic substance having a hydroxyl group, an ether bonded portion or an ionic group, in a cell, of which at least a portion is transparent, that enables said aqueous solution to be viewed directly.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
115 words
A process for producing a self-responding laminated body that includes sealing an isotropic aqueous solution, composed by dissolving 100 parts by weight of a 30 polysaccharide derivative, having a weight average molecular weight of roughly 10,000 to roughly 200,000, in roughly 110 to roughly 2,000 parts by weight of a water-based medium composed of an amount of water that is roughly 25 to roughly 450 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of said polysaccharide derivative, and an amphipathic substance having a hydroxyl group, an ether bonded portion or an ionic group, in a cell, of which at least a portion is transparent, that enables said aqueous solution to be viewed directly.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The process as set forth in claim 15 wherein said isotropic aqueous solution is applied to a substrate plate that composes said cell, after which an opposing substrate plate is laminated and sealed.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
46 words
The process as set forth in claim 16 wherein said isotropic aqueous solution is produced by mixing a high concentration aqueous solution of a polysaccharide derivative, obtained as a result of aggregation and precipitation by heating a low concentration aqueous solution, with a low viscosity medium.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
26 words
The process as set forth in claim 15 wherein said isotropic aqueous solution is injected into a hollow body that composes said cell, followed by sealing.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
52 words
The process as set forth in claim 15 that includes dispersing 100 parts by weight of said isotropic aqueous solution and about 110 to 2,000 parts by weight of said water-based medium between laminated substrate plates that compose said cell, and dissolving to form an isotropic aqueous solution layer, followed by sealing.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process as set forth in claim 19 wherein the water-based medium is degassed in advance, and then dispersed between substrate plates.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
51 words
The process as set forth in claim 15 that includes dispersing 100 parts by weight of said polysaccharide derivative and about 110 to 2,000 parts by weight of said water-based medium in a hollow body that composes said cell, and dissolving to form an isotropic aqueous solution layer, followed by sealing.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
148 words
A window that uses a self-responding laminated body wherein an isotropic aqueous solution, in which a polysaccharide derivative, dissolved in water, aggregates to demonstrate cloudy scattering due to a rise in temperature resulting in a decrease in optical transmittance, is sealed in a cell, of which at least a portion is transparent, that enables said aqueous solution to be viewed directly; wherein, said isotropic aqueous solution is a solution in which 100 parts by weight of a polysaccharide derivative, having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to 200,000, is dissolved in roughly 110 to roughly 2,000 parts by weight of a water-based medium composed of an amount of water that is roughly 25 to roughly 450 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of said polysaccharide derivative, and an amphipathic substance having a hydroxyl group, an ether bonded portion or an ionic group.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
148 words
A window that uses a self-responding laminated body wherein an isotropic aqueous solution, in which a polysaccharide derivative, dissolved in water, aggregates to demonstrate cloudy scattering due to a rise in temperature resulting in a decrease in optical transmittance, is sealed in a cell, of which at least a portion is transparent, that enables said aqueous solution to be viewed directly; wherein, said isotropic aqueous solution is a solution in which 100 parts by weight of a polysaccharide derivative, having a weight average molecular weight of about 10,000 to 200,000, is dissolved in roughly 110 to roughly 2,000 parts by weight of a water-based medium composed of an amount of water that is roughly 25 to roughly 450 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of said polysaccharide derivative, and an amphipathic substance having a hydroxyl group, an ether bonded portion or an ionic group.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
16 words
The window as set forth in claim 22 wherein the polysaccharide derivative is a cellulose derivative.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
The window as set forth in either of claims 22 or 23 wherein the polysaccharide derivative at least has a hydroxypropyl group.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
18 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the polysaccharide derivative is hydroxypropylcellulose.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
36 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the amount of water is about 50 to 300 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of the polysaccharide derivative.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
25 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the amphipathic substance has a molecular weight of about 140 to 3,000.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
35 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the amount of amphipathic substance is about 0.5 to 800 parts by weight with respect to 100 parts by weight of water.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
33 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the isotropic aqueous solution additionally contains at least one type selected from the group consisting of electrolytes and lower alcohols.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
27 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the air dissolved in the isotropic aqueous solution is replaced with an inert gas.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
28 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the thickness of the layer of the isotropic aqueous solution differs over the laminated body.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
34 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein two or more types of isotropic aqueous solutions, or an isotropic aqueous solution and an ordinary water-soluble polymer solution, are laminated.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
29 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein a heating device is provided that is able to at least partially heat the laminated body.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
25 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein a frame is provided around the outer periphery of the laminated body.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
47 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the outer periphery of the laminated body is sealed in two stages, and a region composed of saturated water vapor and/or water is provided between the first sealing portion and the second sealing portion.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
36 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein at least one of the substrate plates is composed of ultraviolet absorbing glass, and this ultraviolet absorbing glass is facing towards the outside.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
27 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein at least one of the substrate glass plates is composed of heat absorbing glass.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
24 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein a gas layer is additionally provided on the self-responding laminated body.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
30 words
The window as set forth in claim 38 wherein the temperature of the self-responding laminated body is controlled by circulating a cooling medium or heating medium in the gas layer.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
31 words
The window as set forth in any of claims 22 through 23 wherein the self-responding laminated body is combined with a construction material sash or automobile frame to compose a unit.
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