Patents Assigned to Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
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Publication number: 20170178869Abstract: An ion source includes a chamber. The ion source further includes a first hollow cathode having a first hollow cathode cavity and a first plasma exit orifice and a second hollow cathode having a second hollow cathode cavity and a second plasma exit orifice. The first and second hollow cathodes are disposed adjacently in the chamber. The ion source further includes a first ion accelerator between and in communication with the first plasma exit orifice and the chamber. The first ion accelerator forms a first ion acceleration cavity. The ion source further includes a second ion accelerator between and in communication with the second plasma orifice and the chamber. The second ion accelerator forms a second ion acceleration cavity. The first hollow cathode and the second hollow cathode are configured to alternatively function as electrode and counter-electrode to generate a plasma.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicants: AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., AGC Glass Europe S.A.Inventors: John Chambers, Peter MASCHWITZ
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Publication number: 20170178870Abstract: A method of extracting and accelerating ions is provided. The method includes providing a ion source. The ion source includes a chamber. The ion source further includes a first hollow cathode having a first hollow cathode cavity and a first plasma exit orifice and a second hollow cathode having a second hollow cathode cavity and a second plasma exit orifice, the first and second hollow cathodes being disposed adjacently in the chamber. The ion source further includes a first ion accelerator between and in communication with the first plasma exit orifice and the chamber. The first ion accelerator forms a first ion acceleration cavity. The ion source further includes a second ion accelerator between and in communication with the second plasma orifice and the chamber. The second ion accelerator forms a second ion acceleration cavity. The method further includes generating a plasma using the first hollow cathode and the second hollow cathode.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: June 22, 2017Applicants: AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., AGC Glass Europe S.A.Inventors: John Chambers, Peter MASCHWITZ
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Publication number: 20170140903Abstract: A method of producing a plasma is provided. The method includes providing at least three hollow cathodes, including a first hollow cathode, a second hollow cathode, and a third hollow cathode. Each hollow cathode has a plasma exit region. The method further includes providing a source of power capable of producing multiple output waves, including a first output wave, a second output wave, and a third output wave. The first output wave and the second output wave are out of phase, the second output wave and the third output wave are out of phase, and the first output wave and the third output wave are out of phase. Each hollow cathode is electrically connected to the source of power such that the first hollow cathode is electrically connected to the first output wave, the second hollow cathode is electrically connected to the second output wave, and the third hollow cathode is electrically connected to the third output wave.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicants: AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., AGC Glass Europe S.A.Inventors: John CHAMBERS, Peter MASCHWITZ
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Publication number: 20170140904Abstract: A plasma source is provided. The plasma source includes at least three hollow cathodes, including a first hollow cathode, a second hollow cathode, and a third hollow cathode, each hollow cathode having a plasma exit region. The plasma source includes a source of power capable of producing multiple output waves, including a first output wave, a second output wave, and a third output wave, wherein the first output wave and the second output wave are out of phase, the second output wave and the third output wave are out of phase, and the first output wave and the third output wave are out of phase. Each hollow cathode is electrically connected to the source of power such that the first hollow cathode is electrically connected to the first output wave, the second hollow cathode is electrically connected to the second output wave, and the third hollow cathode is electrically connected to the third output wave. Electrical current flows between the at least three hollow cathodes that are out of electrical phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicants: AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., AGC Glass Europe S.A.Inventors: John Chambers, Peter MASCHWITZ
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Patent number: 9478401Abstract: The present invention provides novel plasma sources useful in the thin film coating arts and methods of using the same. More specifically, the present invention provides novel linear and two dimensional plasma sources that produce linear and two dimensional plasmas, respectively, that are useful for plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The present invention also provides methods of making thin film coatings and methods of increasing the coating efficiencies of such methods.Type: GrantFiled: January 6, 2014Date of Patent: October 25, 2016Assignees: AGC FLAT GLASS NORTH AMERICA, INC., ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD., AGC GLASS EUROPE S.A.Inventor: Peter Maschwitz
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Publication number: 20160304389Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet having high transmission of infrared (IR) radiation. More specifically, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition which comprises, in a content expressed as percentages by total weight of glass: SiO2 55-85%; Al2O3 0-30%; B2O3 0-20%; Na2O 0-25%; CaO 0-20%; MgO 0-15%; K2O 0-20%; BaO 0-20%; Total iron (expressed in the form of Fe2O3) 0.002-0.06%, a chromium content (expressed in the form of Cr2O3) ranging from 0.0015% to 1% and a cobalt content (expressed in the form of Co) ranging from 0.0001% to 1%. By virtue of its high transmission of IR radiation, the glass sheet according to the invention can advantageously be used in a device using a technology requiring very good transmission of IR radiation, whether through the main faces or starting from their sheared edge (for example, a screen or panel or pad, the glass sheet defining a touch surface).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2014Publication date: October 20, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Audrey DOGIMONT, Thomas LAMBRICHT
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Publication number: 20160280584Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet comprising at least one etched surface having a surface roughness defined, when measured on an evaluation length of 12 mm and with a Gaussian filter of which the cut-off wavelength is 0.8 mm, by: 0.02?Ra?0.4 microns, 5?RSm?30 microns, said glass sheet having the following optical properties, when measured from said etched surface: a haze value of from 1 to 40%; a clarity value of from 50 to 100%; a gloss value at 60° of from 20 to 110 SGU. Such a glass sheet which is particularly suitable for display applications as cover glass. In particular, the glass sheet of the invention has excellent anti-sparkling properties together with an anti-glare effect. Moreover, the glass sheet of the invention also combines anti-glare and anti-sparkling properties with a “soft touch”.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: September 29, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD.Inventors: Fabrice SINAPI, Eugenie PEYROUX
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Publication number: 20160272534Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet having a high transmission in the infrared, especially usable in a touch screen, touch panel or touch pad. More precisely, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition that comprises, in an amount expressed in percentages by total weight of glass: SiO2 55-85%, Al2O3 0-30%, B2O3 0-20%, Na2O 0-25%, CaO 0-20%, MgO 0-15%, K2O 0-20%, BaO 0-20%, Total iron (expressed in Fe2O3 form) 0.002-0.06%; and cerum in an amount (expressed in CeO2 form) ranging from 0.001 to 1%. The invention also relates to the use of such a glass sheet in a device using infrared radiation propagating essentially inside said sheet. By virtue of its high transmission of infrared radiation, the glass sheet according to the invention may advantageously be used, for example, in a screen or panel or tablet, the glass sheet defining a touch surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2014Publication date: September 22, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Audrey DOGIMONT, Thomas LAMBRICHT
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Publication number: 20160236974Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet comprising at least one etched surface having a surface roughness defined, when measured on an evaluation length of 2 mm and with a Gaussian filter of which the cut-off wavelength is 0.8 mm, by: 0.02?Ra?0.4 microns, 5?RSm?30 microns, said glass sheet having the following optical properties, when measured from said etched surface: —a haze value of from 1 to 30%; —a clarity value of from 50 to 100%; —a gloss value at 60° of from 30 to 110 SGU. Such a glass sheet which is particularly suitable for display applications as cover glass. In particular, the glass sheet of the invention has excellent anti-sparkling properties together with an anti-glare effect. Moreover, the glass sheet of the invention also combines anti-glare and anti-sparkling properties with a “soft touch”.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2015Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Fabrice SINAPI, Eugenie PEYROUX
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Patent number: 9388009Abstract: An objective of the present invention is to provide a sliding member for sheet-shaped recording material detachment having superior resistance to abrasion and superior heat resistant rigidity, and either a seal ring for an automobile or a seal ring or a sliding member for an industrial gas compressor, having high mechanical strength while ensuring flexibility. The objective is achieved with a sliding member for sheet-shaped recording material detachment, and either a seal ring for an automobile or a seal ring or a sliding member for an industrial gas compressor, made from a resin composite comprising: as a first element, either an adhesive fluorocarbon resin (A) or a resin compound of the resin (A) and a fluorocarbon resin (B) which differs from the resin (A), which are in a volumetric ratio (AB) of 5/95 to 99/1; and as a second element, 0.5 to 99 volume % of a thermoplastic polyimide (C).Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2011Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignees: ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD., STARLITE CO., LTD.Inventors: Eiichi Nishi, Takashi Sato, Hiroyoshi Uejima, Tomokazu Ichikawa, Toru Hashimoto, Shinya Kikutani, Kazuhiro Mizutani, Ryo Hisano
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Publication number: 20160194241Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet with high IR transmission. More precisely, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition comprising in a content expressed in percentages of the total weight of the glass: 55?SiO2?85% 0?Al2O3?30% 0?B2O3?20% 0?Na2O<5% 0?CaO?20% 0?MgO?15% 0?K2O?20% 0?BaO?20% 0.002?total iron (expressed in the form of Fe2O3)?0.06%, said composition comprising a chromium content such as: 0.0001%?Cr2O3?0.06% expressed in a percentage of the total weight of glass. Because of its high IR transmission the glass sheet according to the invention can be advantageously used, for example, in a screen or panel or pad, wherein the glass sheet defines a touch sensitive surface. The invention also relates to the use of such a glass sheet in a device using an infrared radiation that propagates essentially inside said sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: July 7, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Thomas LAMBRICHT, Audrey DOGIMONT
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Publication number: 20160168012Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet with high IR transmission. More precisely, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition comprising in a content expressed in percentages of the total weight of the glass: 55?SiO2?85% 18<Al2O3?30% 0?B2O3?20% 0?Na2O?25% 0?CaO?20% 0?MgO?15% 0?K2O?20% 0?BaO?20% 0.002?total iron (expressed in the form of Fe2O3)?0.06%, said composition comprising a chromium content such as: 0.0001%?Cr2O3?0.06% expressed in a percentage of the total weight of glass. Because of its high IR transmission the glass sheet according to the invention can be advantageously used, for example, in a screen or panel or pad, wherein the glass sheet defines a touch sensitive surface. The invention also relates to the use of such a glass sheet in a device using an infrared radiation that propagates essentially inside said sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: June 16, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Thomas LAMBRICHT, Audrey DOGIMONT
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Publication number: 20160159681Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet with high IR transmission. More precisely, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition comprising in a content expressed in percentages of the total weight of the glass: 78<SiO2?85% 0?Al2O3?30% 0?B2O3?20% 0?Na2O?25% 0?CaO?20% 0?MgO?15% 0?K2O?20% 0?BaO?20% 0.002?total iron (expressed in the form of Fe2O3)?0.06%, said composition comprising a chromium content such as: 0.0001%?Cr2O3?0.06% expressed in a percentage of the total weight of glass. Because of its high IR transmission the glass sheet according to the invention can be advantageously used, for example, in a screen or panel or pad, wherein the glass sheet defines a touch sensitive surface. The invention also relates to the use of such a glass sheet in a device using an infrared radiation that propagates essentially inside said sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Thomas LAMBRICHT, Audrey DOGIMONT
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Publication number: 20160152511Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet with high IR transmission. More precisely, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition comprising in a content expressed in percentages of the total weight of the glass: 55?SiO2?85% 0?Al2O3?30% 0?B2O3?20% 0?Na2O?25% 0?CaO?20% 0?MgO?15% 10<K2O?20% 0?BaO?20% 0.002?total iron (expressed in the form of Fe2O3)?0.06%, said composition comprising a chromium content such as: 0.0001%?Cr2O3?0.06% expressed in a percentage of the total weight of glass. Because of its high IR transmission the glass sheet according to the invention can be advantageously used, for example, in a screen or panel or pad, wherein the glass sheet defines a touch sensitive surface. The invention also relates to the use of such a glass sheet in a device using an infrared radiation that propagates essentially inside said sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: June 2, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Thomas LAMBRICHT, Audrey DOGIMONT
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Publication number: 20160137546Abstract: The invention relates to a glass sheet with high IR transmission. More precisely, the invention relates to a glass sheet having a composition comprising in a content expressed in percentages of the total weight of the glass: 55?SiO2?85% 0?Al2O3?30% 0?B2O3?20% 0?Na2O?25% 0?CaO?20% 0?MgO?15% 0?K2O?20% 5?BaO?20% 0.002?total iron (expressed in the form of Fe2O3)?0.06%, said composition comprising a chromium content such as: 0.0001%?Cr2O3?0.06% expressed in a percentage of the total weight of glass. Because of its high IR transmission the glass sheet according to the invention can be advantageously used, for example, in a screen or panel or pad, wherein the glass sheet defines a touch sensitive surface. The invention also relates to the use of such a glass sheet in a device using an infrared radiation that propagates essentially inside said sheet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO LTDInventors: Thomas LAMBRICHT, Audrey DOGIMONT
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Publication number: 20160068431Abstract: The invention relates to a process for producing a glass sheet provided with an enamel-based coating, comprising the step of applying to a glass sheet a liquid composition containing (i) a hydrolysate of at least one metal alkoxide, (ii) a solvent which has a boiling point of at least 180° C., and (iii) a glass frit; the temperature of the glass sheet when the liquid composition is applied being of at least 300° C. The process of the invention allows on-line enamelling of a glass sheet, getting a good adhesion of the enamel on the glass sheet. Moreover, the obtained enamelled glass sheet is temperable.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: March 10, 2016Applicants: AGC GLASS EUROPE, ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD.Inventors: Matthias LEROY, Yuichi KUWAHARA
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Patent number: 9168614Abstract: A method of generating a hole or well in an electrically insulating or semiconducting substrate, a hole or well in a substrate generated by this method, and an array of holes or wells in a substrate generated by the method.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 27, 2015Assignee: ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD.Inventors: Christian Schmidt, Leander Dittmann, Adrien Chaize, Svend Hoyer
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Publication number: 20150004330Abstract: The present invention provides novel plasma sources useful in the thin film coating arts and methods of using the same. More specifically, the present invention provides novel linear and two dimensional plasma sources that produce linear and two dimensional plasmas, respectively, that are useful for plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The present invention also provides methods of making thin film coatings and methods of increasing the coating efficiencies of such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicants: AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., AGC Glass Europe S.A.Inventor: Peter Maschwitz
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Publication number: 20150002021Abstract: The present invention provides novel plasma sources useful in the thin film coating arts and methods of using the same. More specifically, the present invention provides novel linear and two dimensional plasma sources that produce linear and two dimensional plasmas, respectively, that are useful for plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition. The present invention also provides methods of making thin film coatings and methods of increasing the coating efficiencies of such methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Applicants: AGC Flat Glass North America, Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., AGC Glass Europe S.A.Inventor: Peter MASCHWITZ
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Publication number: 20140242500Abstract: A process for cleaning and restoring deposition shield surfaces which results in a cleaned shield having a surface roughness of between about 200 microinches and about 500 microinches and a particle surface density of less than about 0.1 particles/mm2 of particles between about 1 micron and about 5 microns in size and no particles less than about 1 micron in size and method for use thereof is disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicants: SEMATECH, INC., ASAHI GLASS CO., LTD.Inventors: Vibhu Jindal, Junichi Kageyama