Pleotint, L.l.c.

Samuel J DeJong

Harlan J Byker

Christopher D Anderson

Michael D Broekhuis

Curtis J Liposcak

A laminate comprising a near infrared (NIR) absorbing interlayer is disclosed. The interlayer includes a NIR-absorbing substance dispersed or dissolved in a polymer matrix and may further include a thermochromic material or system. The interlayer is bonded between first and second sheets of plastic or glass. The first and second sheets may further be bent, strengthened sheets of glass.

Absorbing solar control interlayers

A thermochromic, near infrared (NIR) absorbing interlayer. The interlayer includes a NIR-absorbing substance dispersed or dissolved in a polymer matrix and a thermochromic material or system. The interlayer has an internal visible light transmission above 50% and an internal solar energy transmission below 55% when the interlayer is at 15&#xb0; C. and an internal visible light transmission below 20% and an internal solar energy transmission below 20% when the interlayer is at 75&#xb0; C. The internal haze of the interlayer is below 3.5%.

Color neutral thermochromic layers and laminates

Alternating layers of a first moisture sensitive layer are formed with a second desiccant containing layer. The desiccant containing layer removes moisture from the first moisture sensitive layer and maintains the first layer in a relatively dry condition.

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Allendale, MI, United States of America

Samuel J DeJong