Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a motor-driven dynamic shade provided in an insulating glass (IG) unit, and/or associated methods. A spacer system helps maintain first and second substrates in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another and defines a gap therebetween. A shade and a motor are provided in the gap. The motor, provided close to a first peripheral edge of the IG unit, is dynamically controllable to cause the shade to extend towards a second peripheral edge of the IG unit opposite the first peripheral edge and to cause the shade to retract from the second peripheral edge towards the first peripheral edge. The shade may be electrostatically couplable to one of the first and second substrates when the shade is extended via complementary electrostatic connection areas provided to the shade and the one of the first and second substrates.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to an insulating glass (IG) unit. A spacer is interposed between first and second substrates. The spacer helps maintain the substrates in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another, and helps define a cavity therebetween. First and second exterior surfaces of the spacer face interior surfaces of the first and second substrates, respectively. Third and fourth exterior surface of the spacer face towards and away from the cavity, respectively. A membrane is provided over at least a part of the fourth exterior surface of the spacer. A pin protrudes through holes in the third and fourth exterior surfaces of the spacer, and through the membrane. The pin is formed from an electrically conducting material. A structural seal for the IG unit is provided external to the spacer and at least partially surrounds a portion of the pin that protrudes through the membrane.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer-based layer and layers on opposing surfaces thereof. A first voltage is applied to the transparent conductors to cause the shutter to extend to a closed position.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to an insulating glass (IG) unit. A spacer is interposed between first and second substrates. The spacer helps maintain the substrates in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another, and helps define a cavity therebetween. First and second exterior surfaces of the spacer face interior surfaces of the first and second substrates, respectively. Third and fourth exterior surface of the spacer face towards and away from the cavity, respectively. A membrane is provided over at least a part of the fourth exterior surface of the spacer. A pin protrudes through holes in the third and fourth exterior surfaces of the spacer, and through the membrane. The pin is formed from an electrically conducting material. A structural seal for the IG unit is provided external to the spacer and at least partially surrounds a portion of the pin that protrudes through the membrane.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to an insulating glass (IG) unit. A spacer system is interposed between first and second substrates. The spacer system helps to maintain the first and second substrates in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another, and to define a cavity between the first and second substrates. A desiccant material is located in a body of the spacer system, with the desiccant material comprising a desiccant matrix and a molecular sieve replacement material formed for adsorption at a relative humidity of 10-20%. The molecular sieve replacement material may be a salt or other material (such as, for example, MgCl2, CaCl2, CaO, MgSO4, and/or the like). The cavity may be primarily filled with an inert gas (such as Ar, Kr, Xe, or the like) or a reactive gas (such as CO2). An electrostatically-driven dynamic shade may be provided in the cavity.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to a motor-driven dynamic shade provided in an insulating glass (IG) unit, and/or associated methods. A spacer system helps maintain first and second substrates in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another and defines a gap therebetween. A shade and a motor are provided in the gap. The motor, provided close to a first peripheral edge of the IG unit, is dynamically controllable to cause the shade to extend towards a second peripheral edge of the IG unit opposite the first peripheral edge and to cause the shade to retract from the second peripheral edge towards the first peripheral edge.

Abstract: An interface device and method for testing a telecommunication circuit by utilizing a test cord that has a first end that is integrated with the interface device and a second end that terminates with a test connector. Upon insertion of the test connector into a test port of a connectivity block, the interface device may be configured to allow for monitoring of the telecommunication circuit, without disrupting the circuit. Similarly, the interface device may be configured to disrupt the telecommunication circuit and allow a user to examine both sides of the circuit.

Abstract: An interface device and method for testing a telecommunication circuit by utilizing a test cord that has a first end that is integrated with the interface device and a second end that terminates with a test connector. Upon insertion of the test connector into a test port of a connectivity block, the interface device may be configured to allow for monitoring of the telecommunication circuit, without disrupting the circuit. Similarly, the interface device may be configured to disrupt the telecommunication circuit and allow a user to examine both sides of the circuit.

Abstract: An interface device and method for testing a telecommunication circuit by utilizing a test cord that has a first end that is integrated with the interface device and a second end that terminates with a test connector. Upon insertion of the test connector into a test port of a connectivity block, the interface device may be configured to allow for monitoring of the telecommunication circuit, without disrupting the circuit. Similarly, the interface device may be configured to disrupt the telecommunication circuit and allow a user to examine both sides of the circuit.