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US 2006/0234038 A1Published application
Bright white protective laminates
AssigneeMadico, Inc.
InventorsCarl Kernander, Robert Davis, Frank Mannarino, Marina Temchenko
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Abstract
Laminates of having a first outer layer of weatherable film, at least one mid layer, and a second outer layer containing an opacifying quantity of white pigment. The laminates are particularly useful for protecting photovoltaic cells, solar panels, and circuit boards. In photovoltaic cells, the laminates result in increased power generation.
Claims23
A laminate comprising, and bonded together in the order specified,
- (a) a first outer layer of weatherable film;
- (b) at least one mid-layer selected from at least one of the group consisting of (i) poly(chlorotrifluoro ethylene), (ii) polymeric film coated on one or both surfaces with liquid crystal polymer, (iii) liquid crystal polymers;
- (iv) metal foil;
- and (v) polyester;
- and
- (c) a second outer layer having a reflectivity of at least about 75.0%.
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