Abstract: The present invention provides transparent conductive oxide (TCO) thin films with improved optical and electrical properties and methods of making the same. More specifically, the invention provides on-line processes for producing TCO thin films that allow for improvements in optical properties and post-production improvements in electrical properties of the TCO.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for cambering a glass sheet, said device comprising a pressing station provided with a male press and a female press which are arranged opposite each other in a complementary manner. The male press is formed from at least two distinct resilient parts, a base and at least one forming complement, which are adapted in such a way as to be fixed to each other. Said forming complement is detachable and interchangeable according to the form to be applied to the glass sheet, and comprises a fixing surface which is adapted in such a way as to be fixed to a fixing surface of the base, and a forming surface which is adapted in such a way as to be pressed against the glass sheet in order to apply the desired form thereto. The invention also relates to an industrial installation comprising one such device, and to a method for implementing said device.

Abstract: A transparent glass-type substrate coated with a stack of thin layers and a process for the production of the substrate coated with a stack of thin layers which are deposited by pyrolysis. The stack of thin layers includes at least one titanium oxide-based underlayer and a tin oxide-based main layer, the coated substrate having a very low haze, while also exhibiting a low emissivity or favourable electrical conductivity.

Abstract: A transparent soda-lime glass substrate coated with a stack of layers including at least two infrared reflecting layers, each being directly adjacent to two light absorbent layers is provided. The coated substrate has a light absorption value between 35 and 67% and colorimetric indices of reflected color of a* between 0 and ?10 and b* between 0 and ?20. Glazing units containing the coated transparent soda-lime glass substrate are also provided.

Abstract: A process for the production of a substrate having antimicrobial properties is described. It comprises a step consisting of the déposition of a métal non-gelling layer comprising an inorganic antimicrobial agent, starting from a precursor, in métal, colloid, chelate or ion form on at least one of the surfaces of the glass substrate; and a step consisting of the diffusion of the agent into said at least one surface of the substrate by thermal treatment. Alternatively, the substrate may be coated with an underlayer or a topcoat and the diffusion occurs either in the underlayer or in the topcoat. Glass and metallic substrates having antimicrobial properties are also described. In particular, a substrate exhibiting a bactericidal activity measured in accordance with standard JIS Z 2801 of higher than log 2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to essentially transparent glazings comprising a system of films deposited under vacuum by magnetron, and having antisun and/or low-emission properties, comprising as protective surface layer a layer based on titanium oxide and on at least one other metal oxide of high hardness from the group comprising: ZrO2, SiO2, Cr2O3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat exchanger for the supply of oxygen or of a gas mixture containing at least 50% oxygen, the temperature at the outlet of the exchanger not being below 300° C., it preferably being above 400° C., the oxygen or the oxygen-rich gas feeding one or more burners of a glass melting furnace, the heat of the combustion gases being used directly or indirectly to heat the oxygen or the oxygen-rich gas in the exchanger, in which the exchange power is between 20 and 300 kW, preferably between 40 and 250 kW and particularly preferably between 80 and 170 kW.

Abstract: The invention relates to glazing units provided with conducting wires. The glazing units according to the invention comprise enameled conducting wires applied by screen-printing. When subjected to a “zebra” test (DIN 52305), in which the conducting wires are oriented parallel to those of the image of the test and the glazing receives the incident light beam at an angle of 30° C. in relation to the normal to the glazing, the increase in distortion in relation to that of the glazing without conducting wires is at most 70% and preferably at most 50%.

Abstract: A glazing panel having beneficial anti-solar properties comprises a vitreous substrate carrying a tin/antimony oxide coating layer containing tin and antimony in a Sb/Sn molar ratio of from 0.01 to 0.14. In one application the coated substrate has a solar factor FS of less than 70% and the panel is formed by chemical vapor deposition from a reactant mixture comprising a source of tin and a source of antimony. In another application it is particularly suitable for use in vehicle glazing, in particular in vehicle roof windows, and the coated substrate has a spray-formed pyrolytic tin/antimony oxide coating having a thickness of at least 400 nm and, whereby the coated substrate has a luminous transmittance (TL) of less than 35% and a selectivity (TL/TE) of at least 1.3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glazing coated with an assembly of thin layers using vacuum deposition, said glazing having reflective properties for infrared radiation, while retaining a high transmission in the visible range, and retaining its properties when subjected to a thermal treatment such as bending/toughening. The glazing comprises one or more silver-based layers and dielectric layers, of which at least one underlying dielectric layer in relation to at least one silver-based layer is a titanium oxide- or oxynitride-based layer such as TiMOx or TiMOxNy, in which M is a metal or a plurality of metals or silicon, wherein these metals or silicon are contained in sufficient atomic proportions to prevent a significant transformation of the crystallographic structure of the previously deposited titanium oxide-based layer under the action of the thermal treatment.

Abstract: Glass article with improved chemical resistance comprising a chemical reinforcing agent in the form of inclusions of nanoparticles, especially partially crystalline nanoparticles, in the bulk of the glass near one surface of the article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a glazing comprising an assembly of thin layers having at least one conductive metal layer and dielectric layers, in which at least one dielectric layer located under a metal layer is deposited by a high-power pulsed magnetron sputtering process (HPPMS).

Abstract: Substrate with Antimicrobial Properties An antimicrobial substrate (glass, ceramic or metallic) coated on at least one of its surface with at least one mixed layer deposited by a sputtering under vacuum magnetically enhanced process is described. The layer comprising at least one antimicrobial agent mixed to binder material chosen amongst the metal oxides, oxynitrides, oxycarbides or nitrides. This substrate present antimicrobial properties, in particular bactericidal activity even when no thermal treatment has been applied. If a tempered and antimicrobial glass is required, the same co-sputtering process can be used, optionally an underlayer can be added. Antimicrobial properties are maintained even after a tempering process.

Abstract: A glazing panel having beneficial anti-solar properties comprises a vitreous substrate carrying a tin/antimony oxide coating layer containing tin and antimony in a Sb/Sn molar ratio of from 0.01 to 0.14. In one application the coated substrate has a solar factor FS of less than 70% and the panel is formed by chemical vapor deposition from a reactant mixture comprising a source of tin and a source of antimony. In another application it is particularly suitable for use in vehicle glazing, in particular in vehicle roof windows, and the coated substrate has a spray-formed pyrolytic tin/antimony oxide coating having a thickness of at least 400 nm and, whereby the coated substrate has a luminous transmittance (TL) of less than 35% and a selectivity (TL/TE) of at least 1.3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sheet of vitreous material bearing a multilayer solar control lamination and also to a multiple glazing incorporating at least one such sheet of vitreous material bearing a solar control lamination. The multilayer solar control lamination comprises at least one functional layer based on a material that reflects infrared radiation surrounded by dielectric coatings and at least one 4 nm thick absorbent layer formed by at least one oxide or oxynitride of a cobalt- and/or copper-based alloy. The invention applies in particular to the formation of solar control glazing units.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass substrate bearing at least one electrode in the form of a thin layer. A barrier covering 2 for species migrating from the glass comprising at least one layer based on a mixed oxide of zinc and at least one other element containing at least 10% zinc is arranged between the substrate 1 and the electrode 3. The invention is applied in particular to electronic devices such as chalcopyrite-based photovoltaic cells.

Abstract: A glazing panel has a coating stack comprising in sequence at least a base antireflective layer, an infra-red reflecting layer, a top antireflective layer and a top coat layer comprising in sequence at least two sublayers: a first one consisting essentially of at least one material selected from the group consisting of titanium, titanium oxide and titanium nitride, and a second one, consisting essentially of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, silicon carbide, silicon carbonitride, silicon oxycarbide, or silicon oxycarbonitride. The second topcoat sublayer may have a geometrical thickness in the ranges 15 to 30 ? or 200 to 400 ?.

Abstract: A low emissivity glazing on a pane of glass, includes a set of thin layers formed by vacuum deposition assisted by magnetron, the set of thin layers including at least one metal layer reflecting infra-red rays between one or more dielectric layers located between the metal layer and the glass sheet, the metal layer being provided with a protective barrier coating, including a layer of titanium oxide or sub-oxide, deposited in a weakly oxidizing atmosphere at reduced pressure via a conducting titanium oxide cathode.

Abstract: Mirrors having a glass substrate, a silver coating layer on a surface of the glass substrate and an exposed epoxy paint layer overlaying the silver coating layer. The mirrors show a scratch resistance determined by the Clemen test showing scratches of less than 10 ?m when applying a weight of 1500 g; a hardness determined by the Persoz pendulum of at least 250 s; and a commercially acceptable resistance to at least three glues amongst oxime, alcoxy, MS polymer and rubber.

Abstract: Glass sheets, in particular lacquered glass sheets, wherein the coating comprises a first layer comprising an enamel and a second layer comprising a resin. Such glass sheets may be heat treated and, before heat treatment, may be handled and transported without damaging the coating, may be cut and ground without causing the coating to peel off or to be damaged at the borders of the cutting line, and offer a good resistance under running water avoiding the peeling off or destruction of the coating.