Patents by Inventor Neil L. Sbar

Neil L. Sbar 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).

  • Patent number: 11890835
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 11796882
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is structured to restrict moisture permeation between an electrochromic stack in the device and an external environment. The electrochromic device includes conductive layers and one or more encapsulation layers, where the encapsulation layers and conductive layers collectively isolate the electrochromic stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layers resist moisture permeation, and at least the outer portions of the conductive layers resist moisture permeation. The moisture-resistant electrochromic device can be fabricated based at least in part upon selective removal of one or more outer portions of at least the EC stack, so that at least the encapsulation layer extends over one or more edge portions of the EC stack to isolate the edge portions of the EC stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layer can include one or more of an anti-reflective layer, infrared cut-off filter, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Richard Patterson, Erik Jon Bjornard, Avanti M. Jain, Jean-Christophe Giron, Neil L. Sbar
  • Publication number: 20220128880
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is structured to restrict moisture permeation between an electrochromic stack in the device and an external environment. The electrochromic device includes conductive layers and one or more encapsulation layers, where the encapsulation layers and conductive layers collectively isolate the electrochromic stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layers resist moisture permeation, and at least the outer portions of the conductive layers resist moisture permeation. The moisture-resistant electrochromic device can be fabricated based at least in part upon selective removal of one or more outer portions of at least the EC stack, so that at least the encapsulation layer extends over one or more edge portions of the EC stack to isolate the edge portions of the EC stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layer can include one or more of an anti-reflective layer, infrared cut-off filter, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Applicant: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Richard Patterson, Erik Jon Bjornard, Avanti M. Jain, Jean-Christophe Giron, Neil L. Sbar
  • Publication number: 20220111619
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. VAN DINE, Michael A. MCCOY
  • Patent number: 11241865
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2022
    Assignee: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 11221535
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is structured to restrict moisture permeation between an electrochromic stack in the device and an external environment. The electrochromic device includes conductive layers and one or more encapsulation layers, where the encapsulation layers and conductive layers collectively isolate the electrochromic stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layers resist moisture permeation, and at least the outer portions of the conductive layers resist moisture permeation. The moisture-resistant electrochromic device can be fabricated based at least in part upon selective removal of one or more outer portions of at least the EC stack, so that at least the encapsulation layer extends over one or more edge portions of the EC stack to isolate the edge portions of the EC stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layer can include one or more of an anti-reflective layer, infrared cut-off filter, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2022
    Assignee: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Richard Patterson, Erik Jon Bjornard, Avanti M. Jain, Jean-Christophe Giron, Neil L. Sbar
  • Publication number: 20180299742
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is structured to restrict moisture permeation between an electrochromic stack in the device and an external environment. The electrochromic device includes conductive layers and one or more encapsulation layers, where the encapsulation layers and conductive layers collectively isolate the electrochromic stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layers resist moisture permeation, and at least the outer portions of the conductive layers resist moisture permeation. The moisture-resistant electrochromic device can be fabricated based at least in part upon selective removal of one or more outer portions of at least the EC stack, so that at least the encapsulation layer extends over one or more edge portions of the EC stack to isolate the edge portions of the EC stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layer can include one or more of an anti-reflective layer, infrared cut-off filter, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Richard Patterson, Erik Jon Bjornard, Avanti M. Jain, Jean-Christophe Giron, Neil L. Sbar
  • Patent number: 9939704
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is structured to restrict moisture permeation between an electrochromic stack in the device and an external environment. The electrochromic device includes conductive layers and one or more encapsulation layers, where the encapsulation layers and conductive layers collectively isolate the electrochromic stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layers resist moisture permeation, and at least the outer portions of the conductive layers resist moisture permeation. The moisture-resistant electrochromic device can be fabricated based at least in part upon selective removal of one or more outer portions of at least the EC stack, so that at least the encapsulation layer extends over one or more edge portions of the EC stack to isolate the edge portions of the EC stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layer can include one or more of an anti-reflective layer, infrared cut-off filter, etc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2018
    Assignee: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Richard Patterson, Erik Jon Bjornard, Avanti M. Jain, Jean-Christophe Giron, Neil L. Sbar
  • Publication number: 20160187753
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 30, 2016
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 9316883
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20150362817
    Abstract: An electrochromic device is structured to restrict moisture permeation between an electrochromic stack in the device and an external environment. The electrochromic device includes conductive layers and one or more encapsulation layers, where the encapsulation layers and conductive layers collectively isolate the electrochromic stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layers resist moisture permeation, and at least the outer portions of the conductive layers resist moisture permeation. The moisture-resistant electrochromic device can be fabricated based at least in part upon selective removal of one or more outer portions of at least the EC stack, so that at least the encapsulation layer extends over one or more edge portions of the EC stack to isolate the edge portions of the EC stack from the ambient environment. The encapsulation layer can include one or more of an anti-reflective layer, infrared cut-off filter, etc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicant: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary Richard Patterson, Erik Jon Bjornard, Avanti M. Jain, Jean-Christophe Giron, Neil L. Sbar
  • Patent number: 9182644
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2015
    Assignee: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 9158172
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a system comprising an electrochromic device having at least one bus bar and a color obscuration material wherein the at least one bus bar is coated with an over-coating material that is 1) substantially non-porous; and 2) substantially color-matched to one of said color obscuration material, a spacer, or a polymer seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, Jean-Philippe Savary
  • Patent number: 8784149
    Abstract: An apparatus for repair of a defect in an electronic energy control device may include a position indicating means for indicating a position at which to fixedly position a mounting unit relative to a portion of an electronic energy control device including a defect to be repaired, where the device is fixed in position. An imaging and repair assembly of the apparatus has an optical imaging range and a laser repair range. When the mounting unit is mounted to a support surface to fixedly position the mounting unit at the position indicated by the position indicating means and the imaging and repair assembly is attached to the mounting unit, the portion of the electronic energy control device is within the imaging range and the repair range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, Harvey Kalweit
  • Publication number: 20140166730
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an ultrasonic soldering tool for soldering wires to a solder tab of an electrochromic device located between the layers of an insulated glass unit. The soldering tool includes an ergonomically designed handle and soldering tip head to increase operator comfort during use while also providing features to ensure that the surface of the insulated glass unit is not contacted by the soldering tip. One embodiment of the invention provides an automatic feed soldering tool which may have a soldering tip with a trough to create an ideal solder joint. The invention also includes a clamp for securing a wire to a substrate in a correct position while serving as a guide for the soldering tool to provide further protection from errant contact between the soldering tip and the insulated glass unit. The invention also includes a method of creating an ideal solder joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Cliff Taylor, Reul Bernhard, Neil L. Sbar
  • Publication number: 20140133005
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention is a system comprising an electrochromic device having at least one bus bar and a color obscuration material wherein the at least one bus bar is coated with an over-coating material that is 1) substantially non-porous; and 2) substantially color-matched to one of said color obscuration material, a spacer, or a polymer seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: SAGE ELECTROCHROMICS, INC.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, Jean-Philippe Savary
  • Publication number: 20130258437
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy
  • Publication number: 20130258438
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy
  • Patent number: 8500503
    Abstract: An apparatus for repair of a defect in an electronic energy control device may include a position indicating means for indicating a position at which to fixedly position a mounting unit relative to a portion of an electronic energy control device including a defect to be repaired, where the device is fixed in position. An imaging and repair assembly of the apparatus has an optical imaging range and a laser repair range. When the mounting unit is mounted to a support surface to fixedly position the mounting unit at the position indicated by the position indicating means and the imaging and repair assembly is attached to the mounting unit, the portion of the electronic energy control device is within the imaging range and the repair range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, Harvey Kalweit
  • Patent number: 8482838
    Abstract: Electrochromic device laminates and their method of manufacture are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: SAGE Electrochromics, Inc.
    Inventors: Neil L. Sbar, John E. Van Dine, Michael A. McCoy