Abstract: A process for adhering a layer of organic paint to the surface of a glass sheet, and the products produced thereby. The process comprises applying a layer of a water-based silicate paint to the surface of the glass sheet, heating to cure the paint, forming the glass sheet into a shape, sensitizing the water based paint with a layer of silane material, applying a layer of organic paint over the layer of sensitized water-based silicate paint, and curing the organic paint to provide organic paint adhered to the glass surface.

Abstract: A process for adhering a layer of organic paint to the surface of a glass sheet, and the products produced thereby. The process comprises applying a layer of a water-based silicate paint to the surface of the glass sheet, heating to cure the paint, forming the glass sheet into a shape, sensitizing the water based paint with a layer of silane material, applying a layer of organic paint over the layer of sensitized water-based silicate paint, and curing the organic paint to provide organic paint adhered to the glass surface.

Abstract: A process for adhering a layer of organic paint to the surface of a glass sheet, and the products produced thereby. The process comprises applying a layer of a water-based silicate paint to the surface of the glass sheet, heating to cure the paint, forming the glass sheet into a shape, sensitizing the water based paint with a layer of silane material, applying a layer of organic paint over the layer of sensitized water-based silicate paint, and curing the organic paint to provide organic paint adhered to the glass surface.

Abstract: An electrically heated backlite assembly and method of making same includes a glass panel and an opaque, electrically nonconductive coating bonded to the glass panel. The electrically nonconductive coating has an outer surface with a plurality of first undulations at selected locations. The electrically heated backlite assembly also includes an electrically conductive coating overlying and bonded to the electrically nonconductive coating. The electrically conductive coating has a generally smooth outer surface and an inner surface with a plurality of second undulations complementary to the first undulations at the selected locations. The electrically heated backlite assembly includes a conductor strip attached to the electrically conductive coating at the selected locations and for connection to a source of power to provide power to the electrically conductive coating to heat the glass panel to de-ice and defog the glass panel.

Abstract: A heating device for heating a windshield of a vehicle includes a first layer adapted to be mounted to a fourth surface of a windshield. The heating device also includes at least one resistance element embedded in the first layer for connection to a source of power to heat a predetermined area of the windshield.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a water-based paint composition comprising sodium silicate, water, water-soluble base, metal oxide pigment, soda-lime-silica glass particles and at least one of a low-melting glass frit or zinc oxide. Preferably, it includes only the glass frit and it further preferably comprises surfactants and aluminum hydroxide. It also is a glass sheet carrying the paint on at least a portion of the sheet.

Abstract: A method for heating, forming and tempering a glass sheet including the steps of heating at least one glass sheet to at least a first predetermined temperature, applying microwave energy to the glass sheet to heat the glass sheet to at least a second predetermined temperature, forming the glass sheet to a predetermined configuration, and cooling an outer surface of the glass sheet to at least a third predetermined temperature to temper the glass sheet.

Abstract: A method for heating a glass sheet includes the steps of heating a glass sheet to a first predetermined temperature and applying microwave energy to the glass sheet to heat the glass sheet to at least a second predetermined temperature to allow the glass sheet to be formed.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a method for manufacturing shaped laminated glass panes comprising an inner glass sheet, and intermediate layer such as thermoplastic material and an outer glass sheet. The method comprises providing a layer of silicate water-based paint on at least a portion of a glass sheet surface which is to bear against the intermediate layer, drying the paint at moderate temperature to remove water and cure the paint, placing the glass sheets together so that the surfaces which are to bear against the intermediate layer are in proximity with one another and are parallel, bending the glass sheets simultaneously into a final shape at elevated temperature, and cooling the glass sheets.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of making a water-based paint composition comprising sodium silicate, water, water-soluble base, metal oxide pigment, soda-lime-silica glass particles and at least one of a low-melting glass frit or zinc oxide. Preferably, it comprises only the low-melting glass frit and further preferably comprises surfactants and aluminum hydroxide. In another aspect, it is also directed to a method of making a formed glazing having a cured coating of the paint composition thereon.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a water-based paint composition comprising sodium silicate, water, water-soluble base, metal oxide pigment, soda-lime-silica glass particles and at least one of a low-melting glass frit or zinc oxide. Preferably, it includes only the glass frit and it further preferably comprises surfactants and aluminum hydroxide.

Abstract: The invention is directed to glass sheets carrying a coating of a water-based paint composition comprising sodium silicate, water, water-soluble base, metal oxide pigment, soda-lime-silica glass particles and, at least one of a low-melting glass frit or zinc oxide. Preferably, it comprises only the glass frit and it further desirably comprises surfactants and aluminum hydroxide.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for applying a coating to glass including a support surface for supporting a glass pane, a print screen having a screen support frame defining a perimeter of the print screen disposed above the support surface to apply a coating over the print screen. The print screen is deflected into contact with the glass pane at predetermined points thereon and the coating is moved over the print screen to deposit the coating on the predetermined points on the glass pane when the print screen is so deflected. The apparatus also includes a vapor manifold having a predetermined width disposed within the perimeter defined by the screen support frame and coupled to a source of vapor. The vapor manifold distributes a vapor blanket over the print screen and the glass pane, thereby reducing the rate at which the coating on the glass pane dries and impede evaporation of the coating from the print screen.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a water-based paint composition comprising sodium silicate, water, water-soluble base, metal oxide pigment, and zinc oxide as an adhesion promoter. Preferably, it further comprises glass frit and surfactants. In other aspects, it is directed to the method of making the composition, and glass sheets having a cured paint field thereon, and the method of making such glass sheets.

Abstract: A method for heating and forming a glass sheet includes the steps of heating a glass sheet to at least a first predetermined temperature, applying microwave energy to the glass sheet to heat the glass sheet to at least a second predetermined temperature, cooling an outer surface of the glass sheet to at least a third predetermined temperature and forming the glass sheet using forming rollers to a predetermined configuration.