Title: Integrated device architectures for electrochromic devices

Abstract

This disclosure describes systems and methods for creating monolithically integrated electrochromic devices which may be a flexible electrochromic device. Monolithic integration of thin film electrochromic devices may involve the electrical interconnection of multiple individual electrochromic devices through the creation of specific structures such as conductive pathway or insulating isolation trenches.

Inventors:

Frey, Jonathan Mack; Berland, Brian Spencer

Issue Date:

2015-04-21

Research Org.:

ITN Energy Systems, Inc., Littleton, CO (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:

USDOE

OSTI Identifier:

1178239

Patent Number(s):

9013777

Application Number:

13/758,468

Assignee:

ITN Energy Systems, Inc. (Littleton, CO)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01R - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

B32B2307/00 - Properties of the layers or laminate

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01R - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS

H01R3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for

G - PHYSICS G02 - OPTICS G02F - DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS, THE OPTICAL OPERATION OF WHICH IS MODIFIED BY CHANGING THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MEDIUM OF THE DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF THE INTENSITY, COLOUR, PHASE, POLARISATION OR DIRECTION OF LIGHT, e.g. SWITCHING, GATING, MODULATING OR DEMODULATING

G02F1/1525 - {characterised by a particular ion transporting layer, e.g. electrolyte}
G02F1/155 - Electrodes

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

B32B9/00 - Layered products comprising a particular substance not covered by groups B32B11/00 - B32B29/00

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y10 - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC Y10T - TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION

Y10T29/49155 - Manufacturing circuit on or in base

B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B32 - LAYERED PRODUCTS B32B - LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM

B32B37/00 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding

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DOE Contract Number:  

AR0000019

Resource Type:

Patent

Resource Relation:

Patent File Date: 2013 Feb 04

Country of Publication:

United States

Language:

English

Subject:

36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION