Patents by Inventor Grzegorz Stachowiak

Grzegorz Stachowiak has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8551300
    Abstract: A coated article, and a corresponding method of making the same are provided. The coated article includes a coating supported by a substrate, the coating including a thin metal or metal nitride contact layer (e.g., NiCr, Ni, Cr, CrNx or NiCrNx) located directly between and contacting an infrared (IR) reflecting layer (e.g., Ag) and an oxide barrier layer (e.g., NiCrOx).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 8394502
    Abstract: A highly durable, environmentally and thermally stable Silver coating for mirrors, Infrared thin-film filters, or other optical coatings having very high reflection values over a large spectral and angular range where the enhanced durability and thermal stability are achieved through the selection and layer sequence of materials, which provide good chemical and environmental protection to Silver. Of particular importance are the layers directly below the Silver, and directly above the Silver (nucleation layer and barrier layer).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Ocean Thin Films, Inc.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 8226803
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to have a fairly high visible transmission (TY or Tvis) to sheet resistance (Rs) ratio (i.e., a ratio Tvis/Rs). The higher this ratio, the better the coated article's combined functionality of providing for both good solar performance (e.g., ability to reflect and/or absorb IR radiation) and high visible transmission. In certain example embodiments, coated articles herein may be heat treatable. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, architectural or residential monolithic window units, vehicle window units, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2012
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: George Neuman, Philip J. Lingle, Ronald E. Laird, Thomas A Seder, Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Publication number: 20110064967
    Abstract: A highly durable, environmentally and thermally stable Silver coating for mirrors, Infrared thin-film filters, or other optical coatings having very high reflection values over a large spectral and angular range where the enhanced durability and thermal stability are achieved through the selection and layer sequence of materials, which provide good chemical and environmental protection to Silver. Of particular importance are the layers directly below the Silver, and directly above the Silver (nucleation layer and barrier layer).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: Ocean Thin Films, Inc.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Publication number: 20100276274
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to have a fairly high visible transmission (TY or Tvis) to sheet resistance (Rs) ratio (i.e., a ratio Tvis/Rs). The higher this ratio, the better the coated article's combined functionality of providing for both good solar performance (e.g., ability to reflect and/or absorb IR radiation) and high visible transmission. In certain example embodiments, coated articles herein may be heat treatable. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, architectural or residential monolithic window units, vehicle window units, and/or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: George Neuman, Philip J. Lingle, Ronald E. Laird, Thomas A. Seder, Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7771830
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to have a fairly high visible transmission (TY or Tvis) to sheet resistance (Rs) ratio (i.e., a ratio Tvis/Rs). The higher this ratio, the better the coated article's combined functionality of providing for both good solar performance (e.g., ability to reflect and/or absorb IR radiation) and high visible transmission. In certain example embodiments, coated articles herein may be heat treatable. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, architectural or residential monolithic window units, vehicle window units, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: George Neuman, Philip J. Lingle, Ronald E. Laird, Thomas A Seder, Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7455910
    Abstract: Coated articles are provided with an anti-reflection system(s) which enables high visible transmission and/or low visible reflection. Neutral color is also achievable in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the anti-reflection system(s) is used in conjunction with a double silver (Ag) layer stack which provides low sheet resistance and/or emissivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2008
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7405004
    Abstract: A coated article or layer system is provided which includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer including niobium (Nb) sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. In certain embodiments, a Cr inclusive barrier layer is provided to protect the Nb inclusive IR reflecting layer, for chemical durability purposes. In other example embodiments, a protective overcoat including a zirconium oxide inclusive layer may be provided to protect the Nb inclusive IR reflecting layer for durability purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7223479
    Abstract: In certain example embodiments, a multi-layer undercoat may include a layer of or including tin oxide on the glass surface and a layer of silicon nitride thereover. Tin oxide is advantageous in that it is relatively durable, and is a low stress material with excellent adhesion to glass. Moreover, the sputtering rate for tin oxide is several times higher than that of silicon nitride. Thus, problems of high cost (due to slow deposition rate) and durability (due to high compressive stress) can be overcome through the use of tin oxide as a bottom portion of the dual layer overcoat. The coated article may or may not be heat treated in different embodiments of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7147924
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to include an overcoat including zirconium oxide or chromium oxide. In certain example embodiments, the overcoat includes a dual layer overcoat including a nitride inclusive layer which supports a zirconium oxide (ZrOX) layer. In certain example embodiments, the overcoat may be of chromium oxide, with or without such a nitride inclusive layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2006
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Publication number: 20060246301
    Abstract: Coated articles are provided with an anti-reflection system(s) which enables high visible transmission and/or low visible reflection. Neutral color is also achievable in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the anti-reflection system(s) is used in conjunction with a double silver (Ag) layer stack which provides low sheet resistance and/or emissivity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2006
    Publication date: November 2, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7090921
    Abstract: Coated articles are provided with an anti-reflection system(s) which enables high visible transmission and/or low visible reflection. Neutral color is also achievable in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the anti-reflection system(s) is used in conjunction with a double silver (Ag) layer stack which provides low sheet resistance and/or emissivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Publication number: 20060172138
    Abstract: A coated article or layer system is provided which includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer including niobium (Nb) sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. In certain embodiments, a Cr inclusive barrier layer is provided to protect the Nb inclusive IR reflecting layer, for chemical durability purposes. In other example embodiments, a protective overcoat including a zirconium oxide inclusive layer may be provided to protect the Nb inclusive IR reflecting layer for durability purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7081301
    Abstract: A coated article or layer system is provided which includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer including niobium (Nb) sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. In certain embodiments, a Cr inclusive barrier layer is provided to protect the Nb inclusive IR reflecting layer, for chemical durability purposes. In other example embodiments, a protective overcoat including a zirconium oxide inclusive layer may be provided to protect the Nb inclusive IR reflecting layer for durability purposes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2006
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7056588
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to have a fairly high visible transmission (TY or Tvis) to sheet resistance (Rs) ratio (i.e., a ratio Tvis/Rs). The higher this ratio, the better the coated article's combined functionality of providing for both good solar performance (e.g., ability to reflect and/or absorb IR radiation) and high visible transmission. In certain example embodiments, coated articles herein may be heat treatable. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, architectural or residential monolithic window units, vehicle window units, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2006
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: George Neuman, Philip J. Lingle, Ronald E. Laird, Thomas A Seder, Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Publication number: 20060078746
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to have a fairly high visible transmission (TY or Tvis) to sheet resistance (Rs) ratio (i.e., a ratio Tvis/Rs). The higher this ratio, the better the coated article's combined functionality of providing for both. good solar performance (e.g., ability to reflect and/or absorb IR radiation) and high visible transmission. In certain example embodiments, coated articles herein may be heat treatable. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, architectural or residential monolithic window units, vehicle window units, and/or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2005
    Publication date: April 13, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: George Neuman, Philip Lingle, Ronald Laird, Thomas Seder, Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 7025859
    Abstract: A coated article, and a corresponding method of making the same are provided. The coated article includes a coating supported by a substrate, the coating including a thin metal or metal nitride contact layer (e.g., NiCr, Ni, Cr, CrNx or NiCrNx) located directly between and contacting an infrared (IR) reflecting layer (e.g., Ag) and an oxide barrier layer (e.g., NiCrOx).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2006
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Publication number: 20060054492
    Abstract: A coated article, and a corresponding method of making the same are provided. The coated article includes a coating supported by a substrate, the coating including a thin metal or metal nitride contact layer (e.g., NiCr, Ni, Cr, CrNx or NiCrNx) located directly between and contacting an infrared (IR) reflecting layer (e.g., Ag) and an oxide barrier layer (e.g., NiCrOx).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2005
    Publication date: March 16, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 6994910
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to include a solar control coating having an infrared (IR) reflecting layer sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. The IR reflecting layer includes niobium nitride (NbxNy). The use of niobium nitride enables the coated article to have good corrosion resistance to acid(s), good mechanical performance such as scratch resistance, and/or good color stability (i.e., a low ?E* value(s)) upon heat treatment (HT). The coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain example embodiments of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2006
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak
  • Patent number: 6974630
    Abstract: A coated article is provided so as to include a coating (e.g., low-E coating, or the like) having at least one layer of or including niobium chromium (NbCr). The NbCr layer may be nitrided. The NbCr inclusive layer (e.g., NbCrNx) may be provided as any suitable layer of the multi-layer coating, but in certain example instances may be used as a contact layer adjacent to an infrared (IR) reflecting layer. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, laminated windows, architectural or residential monolithic window units, vehicle window units, and/or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2005
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Grzegorz Stachowiak