Ultraviolet (uv) absorbing inks and films
AssigneeN.J. Solar & Safety Film LLC / DBA National National Window Film
InventorCody Kesler
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Abstract
Ultraviolet (UV) absorbing inks and films for surfaces such as glass and/or plastic are provided that include patterns visible to avian eyes, but invisible to a human at least ten feet away. Such invention is aimed at reducing the number of window strikes that result in bird deaths. A formulation may include a binder, a carrier. A formulation may include a base configured to dissolve and solubilize the binder such that it can be applied to the carrier. A formulation may include at least one of an ultraviolet (UV)/visible (VIS) absorbing (UAC) component and a UV/VIS reflective (URC) component.
Claims22
A formulation applied to a surface that is visible to avian eyes, the formulation comprising:
- a binder;
- a carrier;
- a base configured to dissolve and solubilize the binder such that it can be applied to the carrier;
- and
- at least one of an ultraviolet (UV)/visible (VIS) absorbing (UAC) component and a UV/VIS reflective (URC) component.
A formulation applied to a surface in a pattern that is visible to avian eyes, the formulation comprising:
- a base film or an ink that is optically clear;
- an optically clear ultraviolet (UV) reflective ink at a wavelength of about 350 nm and above;
- and
- a matrix pattern of absorbing and reflective dots.
A coating composition comprising:
- a hollow silicon oxide nanoparticle;
- a fluorescent pigment or dye;
- and
- a scratch resistant coating.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.