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In addition, an apparatus for making an electro-optic window having two members capable of securing and holding two glass elements in a spaced-apart and parallel relationship is provided. The glass elements may be secured by vacuum-applying members or simple clips. The glass elements may be held in

In addition, an apparatus for making an electro-optic window having two members capable of securing and holding two glass elements in a spaced-apart and parallel relationship is provided. The glass elements may be secured by vacuum-applying members or simple clips. The glass elements may be held in a spaced-apart and parallel relationship by a hydraulic mechanism or by simple spacers placed between the securing members.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electro-optic window comprising a self-erasing electro-optic variable transmittance component comprising(a) front and rear spaced transparent elements, each having front and rear faces, said rear face of said front element and said front face of said rear element seala

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An electro-optic window comprising a self-erasing electro-optic variable transmittance component comprising(a) front and rear spaced transparent elements, each having front and rear faces, said rear face of said front element and said front face of said rear element sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber therebetween;(b) a first layer of transparent electrically conductive material disposed on said rear face of said front element, and a second layer of a transparent electrically conductive material disposed on said front face of said rear element; and(c) said chamber containing a self-erasing electro-optic reversibly variable transmittance medium in contact with said first and second layers of transparent electrically conductive materials; re said variable transmittance component has enclosed therein one or more discrete photovoltaic cells for producing a voltage when exposed to radiant energy and further having means for conveying said voltage from said one or more discrete photovoltaic cells to said variable transmittance component to cause variations in the transmittance of light through said window.