Patents by Inventor Juan-Pablo Suarez
Juan-Pablo Suarez 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: 12005762Abstract: A vehicle glazing with improved stiffness having a modified structure which comprises at least one stiffening portion, wherein each portion is a recessed portion and/or a raised portion, and wherein each portion has at least a portion of its contour being sharply curved.Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2018Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Juan Pablo Suárez, Jean-Marie Le Ny, Guillaume Géranton
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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: 11813821Abstract: Vehicle glazing, which once served just to provide for vision and protect from the elements, has been taking on new functions as the complexity and functionality of modern automobiles has evolved. Performance films and interlayers are often used to add to and enhance the functionality of laminates. These functions include solar control, sound dampening, head up display and variable light transmittance. Recent advances have made it possible to produce electronic circuits on thin transparent substrates that are essentially invisible under normal lighting conditions. While these circuits can be inserted into the laminate and successfully laminated, the edges of the circuit insert are prone to objectionable aesthetics due to mismatch between the substrate and the interlayer index of refraction, thickness and color.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2018Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Juan Pablo Suarez, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos, Gonzalo Rafael Vizcarra Mendoza
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Publication number: 20230150225Abstract: The use of camera based automotive safety systems is growing at a rapid rate. As the industry moves towards full autonomous capability, the resolution and number of cameras required is increasing. At the same time windshields, behind which many of the cameras are mounted, are becoming larger and more complex. Achieving acceptable optical quality can be challenging due to continually evolving optical requirements generated by the rapid development of camera systems and processing algorithms as well as variations in the index of refraction, curvature, bend, thickness, and other variables. The laminate of the disclosure has a portion of the inner glass layer removed in the camera field of view and replaced with a high optical quality insert bonded to the glass. This allows for much greater optical quality, while retaining durability and functionality of a standard laminate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2022Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Juan Pablo SUÁREZ, Christian KREBS, Frank A. HUAMAN, Pooria HOSSEINI, Amey KENJALE
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Patent number: 11618507Abstract: The laminated glass panoramic roof is a popular although expensive option offered on a growing number of automobiles. Much of its appeal comes from the sleek modern appearance that it gives to the vehicle. The opaque laminated vehicle roof, by removing vision and optical requirements can be produced at a lower cost. The opaque laminated roof, by retaining a glass outer surface, maintains the same exterior appearance, aesthetic and much of the appeal of a conventional laminated glass panoramic roof. The opaque laminated vehicle roof also allows for the use of alternate materials which can further reduce cost and weight while adding additional features such as installation hardware, fasteners, lighting, antennas and solar cells to the roof.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Charles Stephen Voeltzel, Juan Pablo Suarez
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Patent number: 11572024Abstract: The use of camera based safety systems is growing at a rapid rate in modern automobiles. As the industry moves for full autonomous capability, the number of cameras required is increasing. At the same time, windshields, where many of the cameras are mounted are becoming larger and more complex in shape. This presents problems in the area of camera optics. For one, the camera is looking out through at least two layers of bent glass bonded together by a third layer of plastic. Mismatches in the refractive index can result in a double image. The curvature of the glass turns the window into a lens and, in conjunction with the often low installation angle, can reduce the optical clarity of the camera field of view. The laminate of the invention has a cutout in the area of the camera(s) on the interior glass layer where the cameras are mounted.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2021Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Charles Stephen Voeltzel, Juan Pablo Suarez, Philip Denton Gordon, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos
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Patent number: 11504948Abstract: A laminated glazing with at least one step-shaped functional portion comprising two stack of components, the main stack of components in which the alteration of its properties is not desirable, and a second stack of components comprising a functional layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2019Date of Patent: November 22, 2022Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos, Vincenzo Mannino, Juan Pablo Suárez, Laura Granados Caro, Joel Benavides
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Patent number: 11359656Abstract: A mounting pin assembly includes a first mounting component. The assembly also includes a second mounting component having a first leg located on a first side of the first mounting component and a second leg located on a second side of the first mounting component. The assembly further includes a mount pin extending through an aperture of the first leg, an aperture of the first mounting component, and an aperture of the second leg, the mount pin having a conical shoulder region in contact with a chamfer of the second leg. The assembly yet further includes a self-locking nut plate threaded to the mount pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2018Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: RAYTHEON TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATIONInventors: Joseph N. Cerino, Yong C. Luo, Juan Pablo Suarez
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Patent number: 11305516Abstract: Laminated glazing, once limited to just the windshield, is finding more and more application in other positions on the vehicle due to its ability to improve passenger safety, security and comfort. Problems are encountered when producing a laminated version of a tempered part with holes, because tempered glass is 4 to 5 times stronger than annealed glass. The laminate of the invention has a hole in the exterior glass layer. An insert is bonded to a cutout in the area of the hole on the interior glass layer so as to reinforce the hole and distribute the load over a wider area. The result is a laminated glazing with one or more holes that has the reliability of and is a direct replacement for a tempered part.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Charles Stephen Voeltzel, Juan Pablo Suarez, Vincenzo Mannino
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Publication number: 20210221302Abstract: The use of camera based safety systems is growing at a rapid rate in modern automobiles. As the industry moves for full autonomous capability, the number of cameras required is increasing. At the same time, windshields, where many of the cameras are mounted are becoming larger and more complex in shape. This presents problems in the area of camera optics. For one, the camera is looking out through at least two layers of bent glass bonded together by a third layer of plastic. Mismatches in the refractive index can result in a double image. The curvature of the glass turns the window into a lens and, in conjunction with the often low installation angle, can reduce the optical clarity of the camera field of view. The laminate of the invention has a cutout in the area of the camera(s) on the interior glass layer where the cameras are mounted.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Charles Stephen VOELTZEL, Juan Pablo SUAREZ, Philip Denton GORDON, Andres Fernando SARMIENTO SANTOS
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Patent number: 10995028Abstract: The present invention provides for a method and apparatus for bending multiple sheet of thin glass at the same time on a single set of molds. Multiple sheets of thin glass are stacked onto a full surface female mold. A partial surface male mold is placed onto the thin glass stack. The male mold serves to hold the edges in place and prevents the formation of wrinkles as the glass is heated and sags to conform to the shape of the female mold. Optionally, the top mold can be enclosed and pressurized to provide a pneumatic pressure assist to form the glass. In addition, the bottom mold can be enclosed to allow for vacuum assist to form the glass.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2017Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: AGP America S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Jairton Pozzebon, Juan Pablo Suarez, Jean-Marie Le Ny
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Patent number: 10953816Abstract: The use of camera based safety systems is growing at a rapid rate in modern automobiles. As the industry moves for full autonomous capability, the number of cameras required is increasing. At the same time, windshields, where many of the cameras are mounted are 5 becoming larger and more complex in shape. This presents problems in the area of camera optics. For one, the camera is looking out through at least two layers of bent glass bonded together by a third layer of plastic. Mismatches in the refractive index can result in a double image. The curvature of the glass turns the window into a lens and, in conjunction with the often low installation angle, can reduce the optical clarity of the camera field of view. The 0 laminate of the invention has a cutout in the area of the camera(s) on the interior glass layer where the cameras are mounted. The cameras are mounted directly to the glass via a bracket or adhesive or to a thin transparent insert.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 23, 2021Inventors: Mario Arturo Mannheim Astete, Charles Stephen Voeltzel, Juan Pablo Suarez, Philip Denton Gordon, Andres Fernando Sarmiento Santos
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Publication number: 20210078388Abstract: Vehicle glazing, which once served just to provide for vision and protect from the elements, has been taking on new functions as the complexity and functionality of modern automobiles has evolved. Performance films and interlayers are often used to add to and enhance the functionality of laminates. These functions include solar control, sound dampening, head up display and variable light transmittance. Recent advances have made it possible to produce electronic circuits on thin transparent substrates that are essentially invisible under normal lighting conditions. While these circuits can be inserted into the laminate and successfully laminated, the edges of the circuit insert are prone to objectionable aesthetics due to mismatch between the substrate and the interlayer index of refraction, thickness and color.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Juan Pablo SUAREZ, Andres Fernando SARMIENTO SANTOS, Gonzalo Rafael VIZCARRA MENDOZA
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Publication number: 20210078301Abstract: Functional layers do not have a good performance at lower temperatures. This limitation is overcoming by combining the functional layers with a resistive heating circuit. The heating circuit uses minimal power to maintain the glazing at or above the temperature required for acceptable operation.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2018Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Andres Fernando SARMIENTO SANTOS, Juan Pablo SUAREZ, Jean-Marie LE NY, Merlyn ROJAS VALLE, Alfredo Daniel KOC LI
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Publication number: 20210023821Abstract: A laminated glazing with at least one step-shaped functional portion comprising two stack of components, the main stack of components in which the alteration of its properties is not desirable, and a second stack of components comprising a functional layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2019Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Andres Fernando SARMIENTO SANTOS, Vincenzo MANNINO, Juan Pablo SUÁREZ, Laura GRANADOS CARO, Joel BENAVIDES
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Publication number: 20200346525Abstract: A vehicle glazing with improved stiffness having a modified structure which comprises at least one stiffening portion, wherein each portion is a recessed portion and/or a raised portion, and wherein each portion has at least a portion of its contour being sharply curved.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2018Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Juan Pablo SUÁREZ, Jean-Marie LE NY, Guillaume GÉRANTON
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Publication number: 20200282922Abstract: The use of camera based safety systems is growing at a rapid rate in modern automobiles. As the industry moves for full autonomous capability, the number of cameras required is increasing. At the same time, windshields, where many of the cameras are mounted are 5 becoming larger and more complex in shape. This presents problems in the area of camera optics. For one, the camera is looking out through at least two layers of bent glass bonded together by a third layer of plastic. Mismatches in the refractive index can result in a double image. The curvature of the glass turns the window into a lens and, in conjunction with the often low installation angle, can reduce the optical clarity of the camera field of view. The 0 laminate of the invention has a cutout in the area of the camera(s) on the interior glass layer where the cameras are mounted. The cameras are mounted directly to the glass via a bracket or adhesive or to a thin transparent insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: September 10, 2020Applicant: AGP AMERICA S.A.Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Charles Stephen VOELTZEL, Juan Pablo SUAREZ, Philip Denton GORDON, Andres Fernando SARMIENTO SANTOS
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Publication number: 20200282705Abstract: The laminated glass panoramic roof is a popular although expensive option offered on a growing number of automobiles. Much of its appeal comes from the sleek modern appearance that it gives to the vehicle. The opaque laminated vehicle roof, by removing vision and optical requirements can be produced at a lower cost. The opaque laminated roof, by retaining a glass outer surface, maintains the same exterior appearance, aesthetic and much of the appeal of a conventional laminated glass panoramic roof. The opaque laminated vehicle roof also allows for the use of alternate materials which can further reduce cost and weight while adding additional features such as installation hardware, fasteners, lighting, antennas and solar cells to the roof.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Charles Stephen VOELTZEL, Juan Pablo SUAREZ
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Publication number: 20200114624Abstract: Laminated glazing, once limited to just the windshield, is finding more and more application in other positions on the vehicle due to its ability to improve passenger safety, security and comfort. Problems are encountered when producing a laminated version of a tempered part with holes, because tempered glass is 4 to 5 times stronger than annealed glass. The laminate of the invention has a hole in the exterior glass layer. An insert is bonded to a cutout in the area of the hole on the interior glass layer so as to reinforce the hole and distribute the load over a wider area. The result is a laminated glazing with one or more holes that has the reliability of and is a direct replacement for a tempered part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2018Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Mario Arturo MANNHEIM ASTETE, Charles Stephen VOELTZEL, Juan Pablo SUAREZ, Vincenzo MANNINO
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Publication number: 20200102975Abstract: A mounting pin assembly includes a first mounting component. The assembly also includes a second mounting component having a first leg located on a first side of the first mounting component and a second leg located on a second side of the first mounting component. The assembly further includes a mount pin extending through an aperture of the first leg, an aperture of the first mounting component, and an aperture of the second leg, the mount pin having a conical shoulder region in contact with a chamfer of the second leg. The assembly yet further includes a self-locking nut plate threaded to the mount pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Joseph N. Cerino, Yong C. Luo, Juan Pablo Suarez