This inventor holds 18 USPTO granted patents and 6 published patent applications and 2 EPO patents. Top assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company. Active years: 2017-2026.
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Years Active: 2017-2026
Title: Owen M Anderson: Innovator in Optical Film Technology
Introduction
Owen M Anderson is a prominent inventor based in Minneapolis, MN (US), known for his significant contributions to optical film technology. With a total of 15 patents to his name, Anderson has made remarkable advancements in the field, particularly in the development of high transmission light control films.
Latest Patents
Anderson's latest patents include innovative designs for optical films and methods of making them. One notable patent describes an optical film that consists of a structured film and a light control film formed on the structured film. The structured film features a substrate with a plurality of polymeric microstructures, each containing an optical facet and a sidewall. The light control film is made from an optically transparent material that covers the microstructures and includes optically absorptive louvers. These louvers are designed to enhance light control, with specific dimensions that optimize performance. Another patent focuses on light control films that feature alternating transmissive and absorptive regions, which are engineered to provide maximum relative transmission at various viewing angles.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Owen M Anderson has worked with notable companies such as 3M Innovative Properties Company and 3M Innovation Properties Company. His work at these organizations has allowed him to push the boundaries of optical technology and contribute to various innovative projects.
Collaborations
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