Abstract: A high visible light transmitting, low-E sputter coating system, achieving neutral color and non-mirror-like appearance, useful in 2-pane and 3-pane IG units is achieved by an intermediate layer of silver, an undercoat of a metal oxide or nitride having an index of refraction of 2.35-2.75 and an overcoat of a metal oxide or nitride having an index of refraction of 1.85-2.25.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 16, 1997
Date of Patent:
October 17, 2000
Assignee:
Guardian Industries Corp.
Inventors:
Klaus W. Hartig, Philip J. Lingle, Steven L. Larson