Patents by Inventor Ronald E. Laird, deceased

Ronald E. Laird, deceased 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).

  • Coated article with absorbing layer
    Patent number: 7294402
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with an absorbing layer(s). The coating is, in certain example embodiments, designed so that significant changes in visible transmission can be made by adjusting thickness of the absorbing layer without significantly affecting certain other characteristics such as certain color values. Such coated articles may be used monolithically or in the context of insulating glass (IG) units in different embodiments of this invention, and may or may not be heat treated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2007
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Carole Laird, legal representative, Ronald E. Laird, deceased