Abstract: An external edge seal is used at the exterior edges of different modules to decrease the permeation of moisture and reactive gas to lengthen the life span of the modules. The sealed module can be a photovoltaic module, an insulating glass unit, a screen, a dynamic glazing product, a switchable window, an electrochromic window, a thin-film transistor, or other modules using items between substrates. The edge seal includes a desiccated adhesive carried by a barrier film to form a tape. The vapor barrier can be placed along the edge of a sealed module or around the edge and against portions of the outer substrate surfaces of the sealed module to provide a desiccated seal that provides or lengthens the desiccated path that moisture vapor must follow before permeating the inner space of the sealed module.

Abstract: An external edge seal is used at the exterior edges of different modules to decrease the permeation of moisture and reactive gas to lengthen the life span of the modules. The sealed module can be a photovoltaic module, an insulating glass unit, a screen, a dynamic glazing product, a switchable window, an electrochromic window, a thin-film transistor, or other modules using items between substrates. The edge seal includes a desiccated adhesive carried by a barrier film to form a tape. The vapor barrier can be placed along the edge of a sealed module or around the edge and against portions of the outer substrate surfaces of the sealed module to provide a desiccated seal that provides or lengthens the desiccated path that moisture vapor must follow before permeating the inner space of the sealed module.

Abstract: A spacer supports first and second panes of an insulating unit wherein the spacer also compressively supports a third inner pane between the first and second panes. The spacer defines a channel that receives the outer perimeter edge of the third pane. The spacer on either side of a channel neck is deformed when the third pane is inserted into the channel. The resiliency of the spacer material causes the spacer material on both sides of the channel neck to compressively engage the third pane of glass. The spacer thus holds the inner spacer without the need for an adhesive disposed in the channel. This configuration closes the channel against the pane preventing the internal surface of the channel from being viewed which provides a desirable appearance to the inner portion of the insulating glass unit.

Abstract: A wiring junction block, e.g. for taillamp pigtails in a vehicle lighting system. The wiring junction block includes a body having an input end including a first set of electrical terminals for receiving electrical power from a vehicle wiring harness. The body also has an output end including a second set of electrical terminals for supplying the received electrical power to one or more vehicle lamps. The second set of terminals includes at least one group of two or more terminals that are electrically shorted to each other. The number of terminals in the first set is less than the number of terminals in the second set. A mounting feature is located on the body and is adapted to enable mounting of the body to a vehicle support structure, e.g. apertured panel. The input and output terminals may be electrically connected by stamped circuit traces or a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A wiring junction block, e.g. for taillamp pigtails in a vehicle lighting system. The wiring junction block includes a body having an input end including a first set of electrical terminals for receiving electrical power from a vehicle wiring harness. The body also has an output end including a second set of electrical terminals for supplying the received electrical power to one or more vehicle lamps. The second set of terminals includes at least one group of two or more terminals that are electrically shorted to each other. The number of terminals in the first set is less than the number of terminals in the second set. A mounting feature is located on the body and is adapted to enable mounting of the body to a vehicle support structure, e.g. apertured panel. The input and output terminals may be electrically connected by stamped circuit traces or a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A backplate assembly that is mounted to a reflector and lens includes a base panel. The base panel includes a conductor for conducting electricity and at least one separately molded lamp socket assembly. The base panel includes a mount for integrally attaching the lamp socket assembly to the base panel. A front panel is attached to the base panel and has an aperture through which the lamp socket assembly passes.