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Light filtering lens film
Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Co
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Filing: 1997-01-28
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Granted: 1999-11-23
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Expires: 2017-01-28
Abstract
Abstract A lens film is used in filtering visible, infrared, and ultraviolet light. The lens film has one or more metallized layers stacked together. Each metallized layer has a substrate with a metal coating covering one face of the substrate. One or more protecting layers are disposed over the stack of metallized layers to provide protection film. The lens film also has an ultraviolet absorbing material, such as an ultraviolet absorbing binder or substrate material. The lens film can be configured so that it meets the American National Standards Institute's shade standards for protection from harmful or intense light. The lens film can be mounted on a lens of an eye protection device. One method of mounting the lens is to provide an adhesive layer over a portion of the lens film and then binding the lens film to the lens with the adhesive layer.
Inventors
- 👤 Alan J. Solyntjes
- 👤 Frank J. Fabin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-08 09:41
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B5/00; G02B5/20; G02B5/208; A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/04; A61F9/06; A61F9/065
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A lens film for attachment to a transparent lens, comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protecting layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed between one or more layers of the lens film wherein said film is flexible, and suitable for use against light hazards in welding.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A lens film for attachment to a transparent lens, comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protecting layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed between one or more layers of the lens film wherein said film is flexible, and suitable for use against light hazards in welding.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lens film of claim 1, wherein the substrate of at least one metallized layer acts as a protecting layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
The lens film of claim 1, wherein the film further comprises an at least partially opaque layer attached to a metallized layer or a protecting layer, wherein the at least partially opaque layer comprises opaque material disposed at the periphery of the lens film.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The lens film of claim 1, wherein the lens film further comprises means for attaching the lens film to a lens.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The lens film of claim 1, wherein the lens film comprises at least two protecting layers and wherein at least one protecting layer is disposed on each face of the stack of metallized layers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lens film of claim 1, wherein the substrate of at least one metallized layer is tinted.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lens film of claim 1, wherein the lens film is flexible.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The lens film of claim 1, wherein at least one of the protecting layers is heat resistant.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
110 words
A lens film for attachment to a transparent lens, comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed between one or more layers of the lens film wherein said film is flexible and suitable for use against light hazards in welding and wherein the ultraviolet light absorbing material includes an ultraviolet light absorbing binder disposed between at least two of the metallized or protecting layers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
110 words
A lens film for attachment to a transparent lens, comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed between one or more layers of the lens film wherein said film is flexible and suitable for use against light hazards in welding and wherein the ultraviolet light absorbing material includes an ultraviolet light absorbing binder disposed between at least two of the metallized or protecting layers.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lens film of claim 9, wherein ultraviolet absorbing binder is disposed between all of the metallized and protecting layers of the lens film.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
112 words
A lens film for attachment to a transparent lens, comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed between one or more layers of the lens film wherein said film is flexible and suitable for use against light hazards in welding and wherein said lens film further comprises adhesive covering a portion of one surface of the lens film for attaching said lens film to a lens.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
112 words
A lens film for attachment to a transparent lens, comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed between one or more layers of the lens film wherein said film is flexible and suitable for use against light hazards in welding and wherein said lens film further comprises adhesive covering a portion of one surface of the lens film for attaching said lens film to a lens.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The lens film of claim 11, wherein the adhesive provides for detachably mounting the lens film on the lens.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The lens film of claim 12, wherein the lens film further comprises a graspable tab attached to the lens film.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The lens film of claim 12, wherein the lens film is remountable.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
83 words
A lens for providing optical protection in welding applications, comprising: a base lens; and a lens film mounted on the base lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protecting layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
83 words
A lens for providing optical protection in welding applications, comprising: a base lens; and a lens film mounted on the base lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protecting layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The lens of claim 15, wherein the lens film is detachably mounted on the base lens.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
11 words
The lens of claim 16, wherein the lens film is remountable.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The lens of claim 15, wherein the lens further comprises a light seal having opaque material disposed around the periphery of the base lens.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
94 words
A lens for providing optical protection in welding applications, comprising: a base lens; and a lens film mounted on the base lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film, wherein the lens film is adhesively mounted on the base lens.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
94 words
A lens for providing optical protection in welding applications, comprising: a base lens; and a lens film mounted on the base lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and an ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film, wherein the lens film is adhesively mounted on the base lens.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
107 words
An eye protection device, comprising: a shield configured for covering at least the eyes of a wearer, wherein the shield comprises a lens positioned to allow the wearer of the eye protection device to look through the lens; and a flexible lens film mounted on the lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protecting layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
107 words
An eye protection device, comprising: a shield configured for covering at least the eyes of a wearer, wherein the shield comprises a lens positioned to allow the wearer of the eye protection device to look through the lens; and a flexible lens film mounted on the lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers, each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protecting layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
17 words
The eye protection device of claim 20, wherein the lens film is detachably mounted on the lens.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
13 words
The eye protection device of claim 21, wherein the lens film is remountable.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The eye protection device of claim 22, wherein the lens further comprises a light seal having opaque material disposed around the periphery of the base lens.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
16 words
The eye protection device of claim 23, wherein the light seal is clamped to the lens.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
117 words
An eye protection device, comprising: a shield configured for covering at least the eyes of a wearer, wherein the shield comprises a lens positioned to allow the wearer of the eye protection device to look through the lens; and a flexible lens film mounted on the lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film wherein the lens film is adhesively mounted on the lens.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
117 words
An eye protection device, comprising: a shield configured for covering at least the eyes of a wearer, wherein the shield comprises a lens positioned to allow the wearer of the eye protection device to look through the lens; and a flexible lens film mounted on the lens, the lens film comprising: one or more metallized layers each metallized layer comprising a substrate and a metal coating on one face of the substrate, the metallized layers being arranged in a stack; one or more protective layers disposed over at least one face of the stack of metallized layers; and ultraviolet light absorbing material disposed in the lens film wherein the lens film is adhesively mounted on the lens.
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