Patents by Inventor Bernard J. Kirkbride

Bernard J. Kirkbride 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).

  • Glazing unit
    Patent number: 4144684
    Abstract: A glazing unit comprising a sheet of glass having a coating consisting essentially of silicon on a major face thereof, and a frame for that sheet.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: March 20, 1979
    Assignee: Pilkington Brothers Limited
    Inventors: Bernard J. Kirkbride, Robert A. Downey, Charles V. Thomasson, Joseph E. Lewis
  • Apparatus for coating glass
    Patent number: 4088471
    Abstract: An apparatus for coating glass with a coating consisting of or containing silicon includes a gas distributor for locating transversely of the path of travel of a glass surface. A gas supply duct supplies coating material in gaseous form and the temperature of the duct is controlled. An elongated open-faced chamber positioned adjacent the glass path of travel communicates along its length with the duct through a gas-flow restrictor that provides gas release from the duct into the chamber at constant pressure along the length of the chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 1976
    Date of Patent: May 9, 1978
    Assignee: Pilkington Brothers Limited
    Inventors: Bernard J. Kirkbride, Robert A. Downey, Charles V. Thomasson, Joseph E. Lewis