Abstract: A glass product includes a glazing having a connectable material with a connecting surface on the glazing, a connector including a housing, and a connector plate within the housing, and a conductive material within the housing; at least part of the conductive material being positioned between the connector plate and the connecting surface.

Abstract: A glass product, comprising: a glazing having a connectable material with a connecting surface on the glazing; a connector over the connecting surface including: a sleeve having an opening therethrough adhered over the connecting surface via a first adhesive; and a fitting which fits at least partially within the sleeve and includes a connector plate on a bottom surface and an extension extending from the fitting; and a conductive material within the sleeve; at least part of the conductive material being positioned between the connector plate and the connecting surface.

Abstract: A glass product, comprising: a glazing having a connectable material with a connecting surface thereon; a connector over the connecting surface including a housing and a connector plate within the housing; and a conductive material within the housing, wherein the connector plate is spring loaded.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass comprises a glass substrate layer, an electrically conductive layer forming a conductive pattern over the glass substrate, a lead-free solder layer on the conductive layer and a metal plate element of an electrical connector on the solder layer. Optionally a coloured ceramic band layer is sintered between the glass substrate layer and the conductive layer. The thickness of the metal plate element is between 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laminated glazing comprising a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate laminated together having first and second polymer intermediate films therebetween, and a layered film laminated between the polymer intermediate films, wherein the layered film comprises at least three carrier layers positioned parallel to one another with a second carrier layer positioned between first and third carrier layers, wherein a first surface of the first carrier layer is coated with a first transparent conductive coating and a first surface of the second carrier layer is coated with a second transparent conductive coating, wherein the first surface of the first carrier layer faces the first surface of the second carrier layer, and wherein a second surface of the second carrier layer is coated with a third transparent conductive coating and a first surface of the third carrier layer is coated with a fourth transparent conductive coating, wherein the second surface of the second carr

Abstract: A vehicle window glass comprises a glass substrate layer, an electrically conductive layer forming a conductive pattern over the glass substrate, a lead-free solder layer on the conductive layer and a metal plate element of an electrical connector on the solder layer. Optionally a coloured ceramic band layer is sintered between the glass substrate layer and the conductive layer. The thickness of the metal plate element is between 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laminated glazing having an electrically connectable layer, comprising: first and second glass substrates; an electrically connectable layer; interlayers rendering the electrically connectable layer positioned between interlayers; and a connection wire having first and second connection ends and a main portion positioned between the first and second connection ends. The first connection end of the connection wire is electrically connected to the electrically connectable layer, whereas the main portion of the connection wire is positioned within the interlayers.

Abstract: A multi-part glazing according to this disclosure comprises a first glass piece (110) having an outer major surface, a second glass piece (120) having an outer major surface, and an attachment piece (140) provided between the first glass piece and the second glass piece to connect the first glass piece and the second glass piece. The outer major surface of the first glass piece is arranged in a continuous surface with the outer major surface of the second glass piece by a prescribed angle via an outer surface of the attachment piece.

Abstract: An automotive glazing including a glass substrate, an electrically connectable material positioned on the glass substrate, a connector comprising a base and a terminal, a conductive material positioned between the electrically connectable material and the connector, and an anchoring material at least partially surrounding the connector. The terminal of the connector at least partially extends out of the anchoring material, and the anchoring material provides pressure against the connector and binds the connector to the electrically connectable material on the glass substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to producing an electrically connected coated substrate. An example method comprises providing a coating on a surface of a substrate; and applying an electrically conductive material to the coating. The electrically conductive material is not heated above 500° C.

Abstract: An antireflective switchable laminated glass construction having a switchable functional film formed of a switchable material layer, a first polymer substrate with a first transparent conductive coating, and a second polymer substrate with a second transparent conductive coating. The switchable functional film is sandwiched between first adhesive polymer interlayer and glass substrate and second adhesive polymer interlayer and glass substrate. The switchable laminated glass construction in an ON (transparent) state has a total light transmittance higher than 50% and a reflectance equal to or less than 13%, as measured from at least one side of the switchable laminated glass construction.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a laminated glazing comprising a first glass substrate and a second glass substrate laminated together having first and second polymer intermediate films therebetween, and a layered film laminated between the polymer intermediate films, wherein the layered film comprises at least three carrier layers positioned parallel to one another with a second carrier layer positioned between first and third carrier layers, wherein a first surface of the first carrier layer is coated with a first transparent conductive coating and a first surface of the second carrier layer is coated with a second transparent conductive coating, wherein the first surface of the first carrier layer faces the first surface of the second carrier layer, and wherein a second surface of the second carrier layer is coated with a third transparent conductive coating and a first surface of the third carrier layer is coated with a fourth transparent conductive coating, wherein the second surface of the second carr

Abstract: A method of producing a vehicle glass assembly includes (A) providing a harness including a metal wire, a connector at a terminal of the metal wire, including a flat portion made of a metal plate, and a block of lead-free solder, containing tin as a major component, soldered on the flat portion of the connector; (B) providing a glass substrate layer over which a conductive layer, including an electrically conductive wire pattern and a connecting terminal, is formed; (C) sandwiching the block between the flat portion of the connector and the connecting terminal of the conductive layer, and then melting the block to form a solder connection between the connector and the connecting terminal; wherein the amount of the lead-free solder is between 4 mg and 13 mg.

Abstract: A method of producing a vehicle glass assembly, includes (A) providing a connector made of metal plate and comprising a first flat portion, a second flat portion and a bridge portion connecting between the first and the second flat portions, each the flat portion having a respective surface to be soldered, (B) soldering lead-free solder onto the surfaces to form first and second blocks of lead-free solder on the surfaces of the first flat portion and the second flat portion, respectively, (C) providing a glass substrate layer on which an electrically conductive layer comprising a wire pattern and a busbar is formed, and (D) sandwiching the lead-free solder blocks between their respective surfaces and the busbar, and then melting the blocks to form solder connections between the connector and the busbar; wherein the amount of lead-free solder in each of the blocks is between 15 mg and 50 mg.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a vehicle glazing, comprising: a first glass substrate having surfaces S1 and S2 wherein S1 faces a vehicle exterior; a second glass substrate having surfaces S3 and S4 wherein S4 faces a vehicle interior; at least one polymer interlayer between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate; and a coating on at least one surface of at least one of the first and second glass substrates, wherein at least one opening is formed in the coating, and the opening is filled with an electrically conductive material, wherein the electrically conductive material is attached to at least one electrical connector.

Abstract: A vehicle window glass comprises a glass substrate layer, an electrically conductive layer forming a conductive pattern over the glass substrate, a lead-free solder layer on the conductive layer and a metal plate element of an electrical connector on the solder layer. Optionally a coloured ceramic band layer is sintered between the glass substrate layer and the conductive layer. The thickness of the metal plate element is between 0.5 mm and 0.7 mm.