Microvoided light diffuser containing optical contact layer
AssigneeEastman Kodak Company
InventorsRobert P. Bourdelais, Thomas M. Laney, Michael R. Brickey, Cheryl J. Kaminsky
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Abstract
The invention relates to a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the smoothing layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns.
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A light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the smoothing layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns.
A back lighted imaging media comprising a light source and a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns.
A liquid crystal device comprising a light source and a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns.
A liquid crystal device component comprising a light source and a light diffuser comprising a thermoplastic layer incorporating organic bead-containing microvoids and having an integral smoothing layer on at least one surface thereof, the layer exhibiting an average thickness less than 12 microns wherein said smoothing layer is in optical contact with a brightness enhancement film.
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