Patents by Inventor Jose Nunez-Regueiro
Jose Nunez-Regueiro 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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Publication number: 20240009969Abstract: As car manufacturers have worked to improve the fuel efficiency of their vehicles, one of the areas where they have been able to make major improvements has been aerodynamics. As most of the drag is the result of the frontal area of the vehicle, the installation angle of the windshield has been getting smaller and smaller to facilitate the smooth displacement of air. One of the drawbacks of this approach is that the light reflected back to the driver by the windshield increases as the installation angle decreases and the incidence angle increases. At high incidence angles, the intensity of the reflection may become objectionable. The invention reduces reflection at high incident angles by means of an anti-reflective layer and a polarization layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Zhaoyu WANG, José NUNEZ REGUEIRO, Sebastian M. GOMEZ SOCOLA, Pooria HOSSEINI, Massimo MICHETTI
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Publication number: 20230393390Abstract: The invention provides for a coating which when used in conjunction with a p-polarization projector (26) and a windshield mounted such that the angle between projector is at or near the Brewster angle, a sharp image is produced with no ghost image. Further, the coating is suitable for use over the entire area of the windshield, has excellent solar control properties and has a low sheet resistance allowing it to be electrically defrosted at common automotive voltages.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2021Publication date: December 7, 2023Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Sebastian M. GOMEZ SOCOLA, Helene A. GRIOT, Juan Pablo SUÁREZ, José NUÑEZ-REGUEIRO, Pooria HOSSEINI, Zhaoyu WANG, Alexey KRASNOV
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Patent number: 11619364Abstract: The trend towards increasing the glazed area in automobiles has reduced the potential locations for mounting cabin lighting. This is especially true for vehicles having large panoramic glazing. Attempts to utilize integrated light sources within the glazing have had mixed results. Embedded LEDs in the laminate tend to be too bright for night driving. Edge feed illumination with light dispersing elements on the glass to date have only been able to provide low intensity levels. Both approaches tend to reduce visibility and aesthetics in the off state. The current invention provides a means and a method to produce a laminate which provides bright cabin lighting without compromising the function of the glazing to serve as a window, by creating a light dispersing layer that is substantially invisible when in the off state and very bright in the on state.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: AGP AMERICA S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Massimo Michetti, Raghu K. Pendyala, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos, Ivan Arturo Cornejo, Gonzalo Rafael Vizcarra Mendoza, Jorge Ramos, José Nuñez-Regueiro, Alexey Krasnov
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Publication number: 20220402256Abstract: Due to the increased glazed area of modern vehicles, especially the large panoramic glass roofs, we have seen a substantial growth in the use of anti-reflective coatings. Unfortunately, these types of coatings accentuate fingerprints and smudges. The invention provides an automotive glazing which is substantially resistant to fingerprints, and a method of manufacture thereof through the application of an anti-fingerprint coating based on low surface energy silanes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Allan DE OLIVEIRA, José NUÑEZ-REGUEIRO, Massimo MICHETTI, Eduardo D. TEMOCHE, Zhaoyu WANG
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Publication number: 20220388282Abstract: An automotive laminated glazing is provided, comprising an outer glass layer and an inner glass layer, said outer glass layer having a first surface and a second surface and said inner glass layer having a third surface and a fourth surface, wherein the inner glass layer has a thickness of not more than 1.0 mm and is chemically strengthened, and wherein the fourth surface features a low-e coating, obtainable by chemically strengthening a flat glass pane having a thickness of not more than 1.0 mm, then applying the low-e coating, and finally laminating the flat glass pane to a curved glass pane forming the outer layer, thereby cold bending said flat glass pane.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: December 8, 2022Applicant: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Zhaoyu WANG, José NUÑEZ-REGUEIRO, Iván CORNEJO, Massimo MICHETTI, Allan DE OLIVEIRA, Eduardo D. TEMOCHE
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Publication number: 20220381418Abstract: The trend towards increasing the glazed area in automobiles has reduced the potential locations for mounting cabin lighting. This is especially true for vehicles having large panoramic glazing. Attempts to utilize integrated light sources within the glazing have had mixed results. Embedded LEDs in the laminate tend to be too bright for night driving. Edge feed illumination with light dispersing elements on the glass to date have only been able to provide low intensity levels. Both approaches tend to reduce visibility and aesthetics in the off state. The current invention provides a means and a method to produce a laminate which provides bright cabin lighting without compromising the function of the glazing to serve as a window, by creating a light dispersing layer that is substantially invisible when in the off state and very bright in the on state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 9, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Massimo MICHETTI, Raghu K. PENDYALA, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos, Ivan Arturo CORNEJO, Gonzalo Rafael Vizcarra Mendoza, Jorge RAMOS, José NUÑEZ-REGUEIRO, Alexey KRASNOV
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Publication number: 20220371949Abstract: Due to the increased glazed area of modern vehicles, especially the large panoramic glass roofs, we have seen a substantial growth in the use solar control glass and coatings. The solar glass compositions and coatings are expensive to manufacture. While solar coatings are more efficient than compositions, they typically cannot be used on monolithic glazing as they are not durable. They must be applied to one of the surfaces on the inside of a laminate. Most of these products also introduce an undesirable color shift. The invention provides a coating that can be used on glass to produce a laminated or monolithic glazing with a neutral gray solar control coating which also has anti-reflective properties and low emissivity.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Zhaoyu WANG, José NUÑEZ-REGUEIRO, Sebastián GÓMEZ, Allan MAPLE, Andris SIVARS, Iván CORNEJO, Andrés Fernando SARMIENTO, Massimo MICHETTI, Merlyn ROJAS VALLE
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Patent number: 11421852Abstract: The trend towards increasing the glazed area in automobiles has reduced the potential locations for mounting cabin lighting. This is especially true for vehicles having large panoramic glazing. Attempts to utilize integrated light sources within the glazing have had mixed results. Embedded LEDs in the laminate tend to be too bright for night driving. Edge feed illumination with light dispersing elements on the glass to date have only been able to provide low intensity levels. Both approaches tend to reduce visibility and aesthetics in the off state. The current invention provides a means and a method to produce a laminate which provides bright cabin lighting without compromising the function of the glazing to serve as a window, by creating a light dispersing layer that is substantially invisible when in the off state and very bright in the on state.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Massimo Michetti, Raghu K. Pendyala, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos, Ivan Arturo Cornejo, Gonzalo Rafael Vizcarra Mendoza, Jorge Ramos, José Nuñez-Regueiro, Alexey Krasnov
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Publication number: 20220018516Abstract: The trend towards increasing the glazed area in automobiles has reduced the potential locations for mounting cabin lighting. This is especially true for vehicles having large panoramic glazing. Attempts to utilize integrated light sources within the glazing have had mixed results. Embedded LEDs in the laminate tend to be too bright for night driving. Edge feed illumination with light dispersing elements on the glass to date have only been able to provide low intensity levels. Both approaches tend to reduce visibility and aesthetics in the off state. The current invention provides a means and a method to produce a laminate which provides bright cabin lighting without compromising the function of the glazing to serve as a window, by creating a light dispersing layer that is substantially invisible when in the off state and very bright in the on state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2021Publication date: January 20, 2022Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Massimo MICHETTI, Raghu K. PENDYALA, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos, Ivan Arturo CORNEJO, Gonzalo Rafael Vizcarra Mendoza, Jorge RAMOS, José NUÑEZ-REGUEIRO, Alexey KRASNOV
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Patent number: 10173579Abstract: In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Guardian Glass, LLCInventors: Vijayen S. Veerasamy, Jose Nunez-Regueiro
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Patent number: 9332862Abstract: Refrigerator doors (which includes freezer doors) are provided for use in display areas where refrigerated merchandise (e.g., frozen or chilled food) is displayed. It is desired to increase energy efficiency of the doors and thus of the refrigerated display system, while at the same time reducing visible reflectance from the doors to make it easier for customers to see merchandise which is being displayed behind the transparent doors. Refrigerator doors according to certain example embodiments of this invention include one or more AR coatings, some of which may include a transparent conductive layer (e.g., ITO) so as to also function as a low-E coating.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2012Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Jose Nunez-Regueiro, David D. McLean
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Publication number: 20140154434Abstract: Refrigerator doors (which includes freezer doors) are provided for use in display areas where refrigerated merchandise (e.g., frozen or chilled food) is displayed. It is desired to increase energy efficiency of the doors and thus of the refrigerated display system, while at the same time reducing visible reflectance from the doors to make it easier for customers to see merchandise which is being displayed behind the transparent doors. Refrigerator doors according to certain example embodiments of this invention include one or more AR coatings, some of which may include a transparent conductive layer (e.g., ITO) so as to also function as a low-E coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2012Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.Inventors: Jose NUNEZ-REGUEIRO, David D. MCLEAN
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Patent number: 8609260Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2012Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignees: Guardian Industries Corp., Centre Luxembourg de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.)Inventors: Jose Nunez-Regueiro, Anton Dietrich, Philip J. Lingle, Scott V. Thomsen, Hong Wang, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Nancy Bassett, Bryce Corsner
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Patent number: 8443627Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. For example, certain embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article including a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and an overlying protective film thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be of or include both (a) an oxygen blocking or barrier layer, and (b) a release layer. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like) the protective film may be removed. Other embodiments of this invention relate to the pre-HT coated article, or the post-HT coated article.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Rudolph Hugo Petrmichl, Jiangping Wang, Nestor P. Murphy, Maximo Frati, Jose Nunez-Regueiro
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Patent number: 8440255Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. For example, certain embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article including a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and an overlying protective film thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be of or include both (a) an oxygen blocking or barrier layer, and (b) a release layer. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like) the protective film may be removed. Other embodiments of this invention relate to the pre-HT coated article, or the post-HT coated article.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Rudolph Hugo Petrmichl, Jiangping Wang, Nestor P. Murphy, Maximo Frati, Jose Nunez-Regueiro
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Publication number: 20130019618Abstract: In certain example embodiments, moisture sensors, defoggers, etc., and/or related methods, are provided. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to moisture sensors and/or defoggers that may be used in various applications such as, for example, refrigerator/freezer merchandisers, vehicle windows, building windows, etc. When condensation or moisture is detected, an appropriate action may be taken (e.g., actuating windshield wipers, turning on a defroster, triggering the heating of a merchandiser door or window, etc.). Bayesian approaches optionally may be implemented in certain example embodiments in an attempt to improve moisture detection accuracy. For instance, models of various types of disturbances may be developed and, based on live data and a priori information known about the model, a probability of the model being accurate is calculated. If a threshold value is met, the model may be considered a match and, optionally, a corresponding appropriate action may be taken.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: January 24, 2013Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Vijayen S. VEERASAMY, Jose NUNEZ-REGUEIRO
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Patent number: 8357458Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2012Date of Patent: January 22, 2013Assignees: Guardian Industries Corp., Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.)Inventors: Jose Nunez-Regueiro, Anton Dietrich, Philip J. Lingle, Scott V. Thomsen, Hong Wang, Jean-Marp Lemmer, Nancy Bassett, Bryce Corsner
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Publication number: 20120258244Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a window having anti-fungal/anti-bacterial properties and/or self-cleaning properties, and a method of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a silver based layer is be provided and the layer(s) located thereover (e.g., the zirconium oxide inclusive layer) are designed to permit silver particles to migrate/diffuse to the surface over time to kill bacteria/germs at the surface of the coated article thereby creating an anti-bacterial/anti-fungal effect. In certain example embodiments, silver may also or instead be mixed in with other material as the top layer of the anti-bacterial coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2012Publication date: October 11, 2012Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Vijayen S. VEERASAMY, Jose NUNEZ-REGUEIRO, Scott V. THOMSEN
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Patent number: 8221833Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a window having anti-fungal/anti-bacterial properties and/or self-cleaning properties, and a method of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a silver based layer is be provided and the layer(s) located thereover (e.g., the zirconium oxide inclusive layer) are designed to permit silver particles to migrate/diffuse to the surface over time to kill bacteria/germs at the surface of the coated article thereby creating an anti-bacterial/anti-fungal effect. In certain example embodiments, silver may also or instead be mixed in with other material as the top layer of the anti-bacterial coating.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2011Date of Patent: July 17, 2012Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Vijayen S. Veerasamy, Jose Nunez-Regueiro, Scott V. Thomsen
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Publication number: 20120137734Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. For example, certain embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article including a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and an overlying protective film thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be of or include both (a) an oxygen blocking or barrier layer, and (b) a release layer. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like) the protective film may be removed. Other embodiments of this invention relate to the pre-HT coated article, or the post-HT coated article.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.Inventors: Rudolph Hugo PETRMICHL, Jiangping Wang, Nestor P. Murphy, Maximo Frati, Jose Nunez-Regueiro