Electrochromic device having an electrically conductive seal

An electrochromic device comprising:

• a front element having a front surface and a rear surface having a first layer of electrically conductive material disposed thereon;
• a rear element having a front surface and a rear surface, said front surface of said rear element having a second layer of electrically conductive material disposed thereon;
• a seal provided to sealably bond said elements together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber;
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• an electrochromic material disposed in said chamber, wherein at least one of said first and second conductive layers is separated into a first portion and a second portion that is electrically isolated from said first portion and is in electrical contact with said electrochromic material.

An electrochromic device comprising:

• a front element having a peripheral edge, a front surface, and a rear surface having a first layer of electrically conductive material disposed thereon;
• a rear element having a peripheral edge, a front surface, and a rear surface, said front surface of said rear element having a second layer of electrically conductive material disposed thereon;
• a seal provided to sealably bond said elements together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber, wherein said seal has at least one electrically conductive region;
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• an electrochromic material disposed in said chamber.