(under the class definition) Processes wherein the coating of the base results in an optical element or wherein an optical element is coated.
(1) Note. Merely stating reflective properties of a decorative screen or shade, for example, is not enough to place the patent in this subclass (162) or subclasses indented hereinunder.
(2) Note. Coating a glass window to reduce glare is considered subject matter for the subclass or indents hereunder.
(3) Note. Included herein are processes of making mirrors, optical filters, coated lenses, etc.
