Abstract: An insulated glass unit is described and includes at least a first glass layer, a second glass layer and a third glass layer disposed therebetween. The third glass layer is separated from the first glass layer and the second glass layer by first and second sealed gap spaces. The third glass layer has a low CTE as compared to the CTE of the first and/or second glass layers. In some instances, the third glass layer has a CTE of less than 70×10?7/° C. over a temperature range of 0-300° C.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure pertain to a vehicle interior system comprising a base having a base surface; and a glass article coupled to the surface, wherein the glass article comprises a first portion comprising a first elastically deformed surface forming a first concave shape with a first radius of curvature from about 20 mm to about 2000 mm, and a second elastically deformed surface directly opposite the first elastically deformed surface that forms a second convex shape, wherein the second elastically deformed surface has a surface compressive stress that is less than a compressive stress at the first elastically deformed surface, and a second portion adjacent the first portion, wherein the second portion is substantially planar portion or curved.

Abstract: An insulated glass unit is described and includes at least a first glass layer, a second glass layer and a third glass layer disposed therebetween. The third glass layer is separated from the first glass layer and the second glass layer by first and second sealed gap spaces. The third glass layer has a low CTE as compared to the CTE of the first and/or second glass layers. In some instances, the third glass layer has a CTE of less than 70×10?7/° C. over a temperature range of 0-300° C.

Abstract: Various embodiments are provided for an isolating fenestration assembly including a triple pane IGU configured with chambers between the panes and having a thicker or heavier first pane (outer pane) as compared to the second and third panes and/or an edge seal force not exceeding 1.2 N/m, when measured in accordance with prEN 16612.

Abstract: A hurricane-resistant laminated pane comprises a first sheet of thermally strengthened glass having a thickness in the range of from 2 to 24 mm, a second sheet of chemically tempered glass having a thickness in the range of from 0.3 to 1 mm and a surface compression of at least 100 MPa, and a polymer interlayer adhered between the first sheet and the second sheet. A process for making such a pane and a window comprising such a pane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A hurricane-resistant laminated pane comprises a first sheet of thermally strengthened glass having a thickness in the range of from 2 to 24 mm, a second sheet of untempered glass having a thickness in the range of from 0.3 to 1 mm, and a polymer interlayer adhered between the first sheet and the second sheet. A process for making such a pane and a window comprising such a pane are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laminated pane for a window includes (1) a first sheet having a first thickness and a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), (2) a second sheet of an inorganic glass having a second thickness and a second CTE, and (3) a polymer interlayer adhered between the first sheet and the second sheet including a layer of a first polymer material having a first elastic modulus and a layer of a second polymer material having a second elastic modulus, wherein the first CTE is greater than the second CTE, the second thickness is in the range of from 1 down to 0.3 mm, and the first elastic modulus is more than 20 times the second elastic modulus.

Abstract: Dynamically adjustable display systems for adjusting the position of a flexible display in response to ambient light. The display system includes a flexible display that is capable of reversibly bending along one or more bending axes. The display system further includes an adjustable support on which the flexible display is mounted, the adjustable support being able to selectively bend the flexible display. The display system includes photodetectors for detecting ambient light. The photodetectors may be positioned about a perimeter of the flexible display. A control unit in communication with the adjustable support and the plurality of photodetectors may cause the adjustable support to bend the flexible display in response to ambient light detected at the plurality of photodetectors.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and methods for holding a substrate in a position that minimizes particle contamination of the substrate when the substrate is being coated. Along with the apparatus, processes for reducing particle reduction on substrates are provided. The articles and processes described herein are useful in making coated glass substrates, such as used in electrochromic, photochromic, or photovoltaic technologies.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and methods for holding a substrate in a position that minimizes particle contamination of the substrate when the substrate is being coated. Along with the apparatus, processes for reducing particle reduction on substrates are provided. The articles and processes described herein are useful in making coated glass substrates, such as used in electrochromic, photochromic, or photovoltaic technologies.

Abstract: An invention disclosure discloses a composite structure. The composite structure includes a substrate layer (120), a conductive layer (140) and an overlayer (160). The substrate has a first face (124) and a second face (122). The conductive layer has a first face (148) and a second face (149). The first face of the conductive layer is disposed on the at least a part of the second face of the substrate layer. A portion (144) of the conductive layer has a resistivity at least about ten times higher than an adjacent region (146) on the conductive layer. The overlayer may have a first face (162) and a second face (166). The first face of the overlayer is disposed on at least a part of the second face of the conductive layer such that the conductive layer is disposed between the overlayer and the substrate layer. The substrate layer comprises a material that is optically transparent over at least a part of the electromagnetic spectrum from about 180 nm to about 20 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making asymmetric laminate structures and methods for reducing bow in asymmetric laminate structures, the methods comprising subjecting the laminate structures to at least one thermal cycle comprising cooling the laminate structures to a first temperature near or below room temperature and heating the laminate structures to a second temperature near or below the lamination temperature. Also disclosed herein are laminate structures made according to such methods.

Abstract: An insulated glass unit is described and includes at least a first glass layer, a second glass layer and a third glass layer disposed therebetween. The third glass layer is separated from the first glass layer and the second glass layer by first and second sealed gap spaces. The third glass layer has a low CTE as compared to the CTE of the first and/or second glass layers. In some instances, the third glass layer has a CTE of less than 70×10?7/° C. over a temperature range of 0-300° C.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure pertain to a vehicle interior system comprising a base having a base surface; and a glass article coupled to the surface, wherein the glass article comprises a first portion comprising a first elastically deformed surface forming a first concave shape with a first radius of curvature from about 20 mm to about 2000 mm, and a second elastically deformed surface directly opposite the first elastically deformed surface that forms a second convex shape, wherein the second elastically deformed surface has a surface compressive stress that is less than a compressive stress at the first elastically deformed surface, and a second portion adjacent the first portion, wherein the second portion is substantially planar portion or curved.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses for holding a substrate in a near vertical position, wherein the design minimizes substrate sag while allowing the substrate to expand and contract under varying thermal conditions. The apparatus minimizes the stress on the substrate, preventing breakage of or damage to the substrate while it undergoes coating and other thermal processes.

Abstract: Described herein are apparatuses and methods for holding a substrate in a position that minimizes particle contamination of the substrate when the substrate is being coated. Along with the apparatus, processes for reducing particle reduction on substrates are provided. The articles and processes described herein are useful in making coated glass substrates, such as used in electrochromic, photochromic, or photovoltaic technologies.

Abstract: A window pane includes a transmission control layer including a first glass sheet, a second glass sheet, and a liquid crystal material disposed between the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet. Each of the first glass sheet and the second glass sheet has a thickness of about 1 mm or less. A first panel is bonded to the first glass sheet of the transmission control layer. A second panel is bonded to the second glass sheet of the transmission control layer. The transmission control layer is disposed between the first panel and the second panel. The liquid crystal material is controllable to adjust a transmittance of the window pane.

Abstract: The principles and embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to complexly curved glass articles and methods of cold forming complexly curved glass articles, such as complexly curved glass articles having a first bend region with a set of first bend line segments, and a second bend region with a set of second bend line segments, wherein the first bend line segments and the second bend line segments are independent, are not parallel, and do not intersect.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for making asymmetric laminate structures and methods for reducing bow in asymmetric laminate structures, the methods comprising differentially heating the laminate structures during lamination or differentially cooling the laminate structures after lamination. Also disclosed herein are methods for reducing bow in asymmetric laminate structures, the methods comprising subjecting at least one substrate in the laminate structure to asymmetric tempering or annealing prior to lamination. Further disclosed herein are laminate structures made according to such methods.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are lenses comprising a first surface, a second convex surface, and a central region disposed therebetween, wherein the central region comprises at least one negative axicon. Also disclosed herein are optical assemblies comprising at least one lens optically coupled to at least one light emitting device.