Patents by Inventor Gary Pfaff
Gary Pfaff 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).
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Patent number: 8092660Abstract: The invention provides certain embodiments that involve sputtering techniques for applying a mixed oxide film comprising silica and titania. In these embodiments, the techniques involve sputtering at least two targets in a common chamber (e.g., in a shared gaseous atmosphere). A first of these targets includes silicon, while a second of the targets includes titanium. Further, the invention provides embodiments involving a substrate bearing a hydrophilic coating, which can be deposited by sputtering or any other suitable thin film deposition technique. The invention also provides techniques and apparatuses useful for depositing a wide variety of coating types. For example, the invention provides thin film deposition technologies in which sputtering apparatuses or other thin film deposition apparatuses are employed.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: January 10, 2012Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Kari Myli, Gary Pfaff, James Brownlee, John German, Annette Krisko, Klaus Hartig
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Patent number: 7923114Abstract: The invention provides certain embodiments that involve sputtering techniques for applying a mixed oxide film comprising silica and titania. In these embodiments, the techniques involve sputtering at least two targets in a common chamber (e.g., in a shared gaseous atmosphere). A first of these targets includes silicon, while a second of the targets includes titanium. Further, the invention provides embodiments involving a substrate bearing a hydrophilic coating, which can be deposited by sputtering or any other suitable thin film deposition technique. The invention also provides techniques and apparatuses useful for depositing a wide variety of coating types. For example, the invention provides thin film deposition technologies in which sputtering apparatuses or other thin film deposition apparatuses are employed.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2005Date of Patent: April 12, 2011Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Kari Myli, Gary Pfaff, James Brownlee, John German, Annette Krisko, Klaus Hartig
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Patent number: 7534497Abstract: The invention provides temperable high shading performance low-emissivity coatings. The invention also provides insulating glass units, monolithic panes, and other substrates bearing such coatings. Further, the invention provides methods of producing coated substrates by depositing coatings of this nature.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2006Date of Patent: May 19, 2009Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Annette J. Krisko, Gary Pfaff
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Patent number: 7491301Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating two sides of a single pane of glass or other substrate in a single pass through a coating apparatus. A sputtering line is provided, this line comprising a series of sputtering chambers. At least one of the chambers comprises a downward sputtering chamber having an upper target. At least one of the chambers comprises an upward sputtering chamber having a lower target. In some embodiments, the upper and lower targets are rotary targets. The coating apparatus advantageously has a plurality of transport rollers for conveying the substrate along the sputtering line. In certain embodiments, a majority of the chambers of the sputtering line are downward sputtering chambers each having only an upper target with no lower target.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2004Date of Patent: February 17, 2009Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Annette J. Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig
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Patent number: 7294403Abstract: A glass article which has a water-sheeting coating. In one embodiment, a glass sheet is provided bearing a sputtered water-sheeting coating comprising silica on an exterior surface and bearing a reflective coating on an interior surface. The interior surface of a sheet of glass can be coated with a reflective coating by sputtering, in sequence, at least one dielectric layer, at least one metal layer, and at least one dielectric layer. The exterior surface of the glass can be coated with a water-sheeting coating by sputtering silica directly onto the exterior surface of the sheet of glass. Both the reflective coating and the water-sheeting coating can optionally be applied during the same pass through the same sputter coating apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: August 2, 2004Date of Patent: November 13, 2007Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Annette J. Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig
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Patent number: 7267880Abstract: A substrate having a surface carrying a removable transparent film that can be removed by the surface by a desired washing process, and removable presence indicator associated with the removable transparent film, the presence indicator being removable by the same desired washing process as the removable transparent film. A method of producing a substrate having a presence indicator in contact with a removable transparent film a method of washing a substrate having a presence indicator in contact with a removable transparent film are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Leah Miller, Annette Krisko, Klaus Hartig, Roger O'Shaughnessy, Gary Pfaff
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Publication number: 20070042114Abstract: The invention provides temperable high shading performance low-emissivity coatings. The invention also provides insulating glass units, monolithic panes, and other substrates bearing such coatings. Further, the invention provides methods of producing coated substrates by depositing coatings of this nature.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2006Publication date: February 22, 2007Applicant: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Annette Krisko, Gary Pfaff
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Patent number: 7138182Abstract: The invention provides temperable high shading performance low-emissivity coatings. The invention also provides insulating glass units, monolithic panes, and other substrates bearing such coatings. Further, the invention provides methods of producing coated substrates by depositing coatings of this nature.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Cardinal CG CompayInventors: Annette J. Krisko, Gary Pfaff
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Publication number: 20060121315Abstract: The invention provides certain embodiments that involve sputtering techniques for applying a mixed oxide film comprising silica and titania. In these embodiments, the techniques involve sputtering at least two targets in a common chamber (e.g., in a shared gaseous atmosphere). A first of these targets includes silicon, while a second of the targets includes titanium. Further, the invention provides embodiments involving a substrate bearing a hydrophilic coating, which can be deposited by sputtering or any other suitable thin film deposition technique. The invention also provides techniques and apparatuses useful for depositing a wide variety of coating types. For example, the invention provides thin film deposition technologies in which sputtering apparatuses or other thin film deposition apparatuses are employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Kari Myli, Gary Pfaff, James Brownlee, John German, Annette Krisko, Klaus Hartig
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Publication number: 20060118408Abstract: The invention provides certain embodiments that involve sputtering techniques for applying a mixed oxide film comprising silica and titania. In these embodiments, the techniques involve sputtering at least two targets in a common chamber (e.g., in a shared gaseous atmosphere). A first of these targets includes silicon, while a second of the targets includes titanium. Further, the invention provides embodiments involving a substrate bearing a hydrophilic coating, which can be deposited by sputtering or any other suitable thin film deposition technique. The invention also provides techniques and apparatuses useful for depositing a wide variety of coating types. For example, the invention provides thin film deposition technologies in which sputtering apparatuses or other thin film deposition apparatuses are employed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Inventors: Kari Myli, Gary Pfaff, James Brownlee, John German, Annette Krisko, Klaus Hartig
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Publication number: 20060115655Abstract: A glass article that has a water-sheeting coating and methods of applying coating to a substrate are described. In certain embodiments, a water-sheeting coating 20 comprising silica is sputtered directly over a pyrolytic dielectric film over a glass sheet. In some cases, the exterior face of this water-sheeting coating is substantially non-porous but has an irregular surface. The water-sheeting coating causes water applied to the coated surface to sheet, making the glass article easier to clean and helping the glass stay clean longer. One embodiment provides an IG unit having a low-emissivity coating on its #2 surface, and having on its #4 surface a sputtered silica film over a pyrolytic dielectric layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2005Publication date: June 1, 2006Inventors: Annette Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig
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Publication number: 20060057298Abstract: The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-maintenance coating. The coating includes two films: a first film comprising silica (e.g., silicon dioxide) and a second film comprising titania (e.g., titanium dioxide). Preferably, both films are provided within particular thickness ranges. The invention also provides methods of depositing such coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Annette Krisko, Kari Myli, Gary Pfaff, James Brownlee
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Publication number: 20060057401Abstract: The invention provides a substrate bearing a low-maintenance coating. The coating includes at least two films: a base film optionally comprising silica (e.g., silicon dioxide) and a film comprising titania (e.g., titanium dioxide). The invention also provides methods of depositing such coatings.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2005Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Annette Krisko, Kari Myli, Gary Pfaff, James Brownlee
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Publication number: 20060033867Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a LCD having a mirror including a substrate having a first surface and a second surface. The substrate may carry one or more dichroic mirror coatings and the LCD or mirror may be selectively viewable from the first surface side. Embodiments of the invention also include methods of making and using a LCD mirror.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 10, 2005Publication date: February 16, 2006Inventors: Annette Krisko, Gary Pfaff
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Publication number: 20060000706Abstract: A glass article which has a water-sheeting coating. In one embodiment, a glass sheet is provided bearing a sputtered water-sheeting coating comprising silica on an exterior surface and bearing a reflective coating on an interior surface. The interior surface of a sheet of glass can be coated with a reflective coating by sputtering, in sequence, at least one dielectric layer, at least one metal layer, and at least one dielectric layer. The exterior surface of the glass can be coated with a water-sheeting coating by sputtering silica directly onto the exterior surface of the sheet of glass. Both the reflective coating and the water-sheeting coating can optionally be applied during the same pass through the same sputter coating apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2005Publication date: January 5, 2006Inventors: Annette Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig
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Patent number: 6974629Abstract: A coated article (e.g., a coated glass article) is provided with a low-emissivity, water-sheeting coating. The coating comprises a sputtered silica layer over a pyrolytically-applied dielectric layer. In certain embodiments, an automobile windscreen is provided with a low-emissivity, water-sheeting coating. Also provided are methods of rendering a surface of a substrate (e.g., a pane of glass) resistant to soiling and staining, such as by depositing on the substrate a low-emissivity, water-sheeting coating.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 1999Date of Patent: December 13, 2005Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Annette J. Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig
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Patent number: 6964731Abstract: A glass article which has a water-sheeting coating and a method of applying coatings to opposed sides of a substrate are described. In one embodiment, a glass sheet is provided bearing a sputtered water-sheeting coating comprising silica on an exterior surface and bearing a reflective coating on an interior surface. The interior surface of a sheet of glass can be coated with a reflective coating by sputtering, in sequence, at least one dielectric layer, at least one metal layer, and at least one dielectric layer. The exterior surface of the glass can be coated with a water-sheeting coating by sputtering silica directly onto the exterior surface of the sheet of glass. Both the reflective coating and the water-sheeting coating can be applied during the same pass through the same sputter coating apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1999Date of Patent: November 15, 2005Assignee: Cardinal CG CompanyInventors: Annette J. Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig
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Publication number: 20050106397Abstract: The present invention provides a coating for glass substrates and the like which resists accumulation of dirt and water stains. Coated glass substrates of the invention can be used in insulated glass units wherein the coating of the invention is carried on an exterior surface of one pane of glass while a reflective coating is applied on the opposite side of the same pane of glass.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2004Publication date: May 19, 2005Inventors: Annette Krisko, Robert Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff
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Publication number: 20050025982Abstract: A glass article which has a water-sheeting coating. In one embodiment, a glass sheet is provided bearing a sputtered water-sheeting coating comprising silica on an exterior surface and bearing a reflective coating on an interior surface. The interior surface of a sheet of glass can be coated with a reflective coating by sputtering, in sequence, at least one dielectric layer, at least one metal layer, and at least one dielectric layer. The exterior surface of the glass can be coated with a water-sheeting coating by sputtering silica directly onto the exterior surface of the sheet of glass. Both the reflective coating and the water-sheeting coating can optionally be applied during the same pass through the same sputter coating apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 2, 2004Publication date: February 3, 2005Inventors: Annette Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig
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Publication number: 20050016835Abstract: A method and apparatus for coating two sides of a single pane of glass or other substrate in a single pass through a coating apparatus. A sputtering line is provided, this line comprising a series of sputtering chambers. At least one of the chambers comprises a downward sputtering chamber having an upper target. At least one of the chambers comprises an upward sputtering chamber having a lower target. In some embodiments, the upper and lower targets are rotary targets. The coating apparatus advantageously has a plurality of transport rollers for conveying the substrate along the sputtering line. In certain embodiments, a majority of the chambers of the sputtering line are downward sputtering chambers each having only an upper target with no lower target.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2004Publication date: January 27, 2005Inventors: Annette Krisko, Bob Bond, Roger Stanek, Gary Pfaff, Klaus Hartig