Reflective polarizer with brightness enhancement
CA 2178325 A1 · Owner: Weber, Michael F. · Inventors: Ouderkirk, Andrew J.; Jonza, James M.; Benson, Olester, Jr.
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A multiple layer reflective polar-, izer (12) is described. This element is placed between an optical cavity (24), and an LCD module (16) to form an optical display. The reflective polarizer reflects some light into the optical cavity (24) where it is randomized and may ultimately emerge with the correct polarization to be transmitted out of the display.
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- Filed December 20, 1994. No grant is recorded for it in Canada; had it been granted, its 20-year term would have ended December 20, 2014.
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