Patents by Inventor Scott Thomsen

Scott Thomsen 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).

  • Publication number: 20060115654
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a color suppression coating on a substrate such as a glass substrate. Flame pyrolysis (or combustion CVD) is used in depositing at least part of a color suppression coating. For example, in an example embodiment of this invention, flame pyrolysis can be used to deposit a single SnO2 layer from suitable Sn inclusive precursor(s), or alternatively a multi-layer coating may be formed at least partially using flame pyrolysis. In another example embodiment, the coating may include a base layer of silicon oxide formed using flame pyrolysis, and another layer of tin oxide formed in any suitable manner over the base layer of silicon oxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp
    Inventor: Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20060083853
    Abstract: A substrate is coated with a layer(s) or coating(s) that includes, for example, amorphous carbon in a form of diamond-like carbon (DLC). The DLC is then subjected to flame pyrolysis in order to cause the contact angle ? thereof to decrease.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2004
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Rudolph Petrmichl, Joseph Bienkiewicz, Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20060065350
    Abstract: A temporary protective coating is provided over a coated glass substrate. The temporary protective coating is preferably applied in solid form (i.e., as opposed to liquid form) so that no significant curing is needed. Moreover, the temporary protective coating can be easily removed by simply peeling it off. In certain example embodiments, the temporary protective coating is applied after heat treatment and is removed by peeling it off before the coated substrate is coupled to another substrate to form a window unit such as an IG window unit or a laminated vehicle windshield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: March 30, 2006
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Cory Richardson, Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20060046018
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/or off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a sub-oxide layer may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity, and good coloration to be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicants: Guardian Industries, Corp.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jose Ferreira, Jens-Peter Muller, Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20060046074
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a fairly low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/or off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a sub-oxide layer (e.g., NiCrOx) may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity, and good coloration to be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicant: (C.R.V.C.) Grand Duche de Luxembourg and Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jose Ferreira, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jens-Peter Muller, Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20060046072
    Abstract: A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) value, substantially neutral color at normal and/or off-axis viewing angles, and/or low emissivity. When high selectivity values are achieved, there is provided a high ratio of visible transmission to SF, which is a desirable feature in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, a sub-oxide layer (e.g., NiCrOx) may be used as a contact layer under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in order to permit low SF values, high selectivity, and good coloration to be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2004
    Publication date: March 2, 2006
    Applicants: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.) Dudelange, Grand Duche de Luxembourg and Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jose Ferreira, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Jens-Peter Muller, Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20060008655
    Abstract: A coated article is provided that may be used as a vehicle windshield, insulating glass (IG) window unit, or the like. An ion beam is used to treat an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of such a coated article. Advantageously, this has been found to improve sheet resistance (Rs) properties, emittance, solar control properties, and/or durability of the coated article.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2004
    Publication date: January 12, 2006
    Applicant: C.R.V.C., Luxembourg and Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jochen Butz, Vijayen Veerasamy, Scott Thomsen, Anton Dietrich
  • Publication number: 20050210921
    Abstract: A temporary protective coating is provided over a low-E coated glass substrate. The temporary protective coating is preferably applied in solid form (i.e., as opposed to liquid form) so that no significant curing is needed. Moreover, the temporary protective coating can be easily removed by simply peeling it off just prior to heat treatment. In certain example embodiments, the temporary protective coating is designed such that it is not water soluble so that it remains on and protects the low-E coated glass substrate during washing step(s) and thereafter during at least some post-wash handling.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Publication date: September 29, 2005
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Cory Richardson, Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20050204582
    Abstract: An exhaust fan assembly is provided for expelling contaminated air from a building. The assembly includes fan housing connected to the building via a duct. The fan housing contains a fan the draws air from the building through the duct. An extension is mounted to the outlet end of the fan housing, and has a cylindrical upper end connected to a nozzle. A windband is connected to the upper end of the nozzle, and provides an air entrainment path that allows ambient air to mix with the exhaust air prior to exiting through an exhaust fan assembly outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2005
    Publication date: September 22, 2005
    Inventors: Anthony Rossi, Michael Seliger, Scott Thomsen, Gary Zess
  • Publication number: 20050202254
    Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicants: Guardian Industries
    Inventors: Jose Nunez-Regueiro, Anton Dietrich, Philip Lingle, Scott Thomsen, Hong Wang, Jean-Marc Lemmer, Nancy Bassett, Bryce Corsner
  • Publication number: 20050202255
    Abstract: A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) and/or heat bent in certain example instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers of or including silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved bendability of the coated article in applications such as vehicle windshields with deep bends. In certain example instances, an overcoat of a material such as zirconium oxide may also be provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Applicants: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.,
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Lemmer, Scott Thomsen, Jens-Peter Muller, Philip Lingle, Jose Ferreira
  • Publication number: 20050188725
    Abstract: Glass is provided so as to have high visible transmission and/or fairly clear or neutral color. In certain example embodiments, the glass may include a base glass (e.g., soda lime silica base glass) and, in addition, by weight percentage, from 0.01 to 0.30% total iron (expressed as Fe2O3). The glass may be made using a batch redox of at least +7.5.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2004
    Publication date: September 1, 2005
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Don Tullman, Scott Thomsen, Richard Hulme, Leonid Landa, Ksenia Landa
  • Publication number: 20050181130
    Abstract: A scratch resistant coated article is provided which is also resistant to attacks by at least some fluoride-based etchant(s) for at least a period of time. In certain example embodiments, an anti-etch layer(s) is provided on a glass substrate in order to protect the glass substrate from attacks by fluoride-based etchant(s), and an underlayer(s) deposited by flame pyrolysis may be provided under at least the anti-etch layer(s).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 24, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Scott Thomsen, Rudolph Petrmichl, Nestor Murphy, Vijayen Veerasamy
  • Publication number: 20050129934
    Abstract: A scratch resistant coated article is provided which is also resistant to attacks by at least some fluoride-based etchant(s) for at least a period of time. In certain example embodiments, an anti-etch layer(s) is provided on the glass substrate in order to protect the glass substrate from attacks by fluoride-based etchant(s). In certain example embodiments, the anti-etch layer(s) is substantially transparent to visible light. In certain embodiments, a DLC layer(s) may be provided over the anti-etch layer. An underlayer may be provided under the anti-etch layer(s) in certain example embodiments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2004
    Publication date: June 16, 2005
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Vijayen Veerasamy, Scott Thomsen, Nestor Murphy, Rudolph Petrmichl
  • Publication number: 20050020430
    Abstract: A grey glass composition employing in its colorant portion at least iron (Fe2O3/FeO), cerium, cobalt and selenium is provided. The glass allows high visible transmission, and satisfactory IR and UV absorption, while at the same time achieving desired grey color. In certain example embodiments, the colorant portion includes, or may consist essentially of: total iron (expressed as Fe2O3): ?0.25 to 0.70% cerium oxide: ?0.01 to 1.0% selenium: 0.0001 to 0.05% cobalt oxide: 0.0001 to 0.05% titanium oxide: ???0 to 1.0% glass redox: >=0.30.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Scott Thomsen, Richard Hulme, Leonid Landa, Ksenia Landa
  • Patent number: 6711917
    Abstract: Photochromic float glass and methods of making the same are provided. In especially preferred forms, the present invention is embodied in float glass having a non-photochromic glass substrate layer and a photochromic layer fused onto the substrate layer. During production, layers of the photochromic and non-photochromic glass are brought into contact with under conditions which fuse the layers one to another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2004
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corporation
    Inventors: Ksenia A. Landa, Leonid M. Landa, Anthony V. Longobardo, Scott Thomsen
  • Publication number: 20020059811
    Abstract: Photochromic float glass and methods of making the same are provided. In especially preferred forms, the present invention is embodied in float glass having a non-photochromic glass substrate layer and a photochromic layer fused onto the substrate layer. During production, layers of the photochromic and non-photochromic glass are brought into contact with under conditions which fuse the layers one to another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2001
    Publication date: May 23, 2002
    Inventors: Ksenia A. Landa, Leonid M. Landa, Anthony V. Longobardo, Scott Thomsen