Patents by Inventor Steven Kmiec

Steven Kmiec 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).

  • Method of making high quality silicon sulfide
    Publication number: 20210292173
    Abstract: A method is provided for making high quality silicon sulfide having 4N (99.99% by weight) or better purity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Inventors: Dmitriy Pavlovich Bayko, Steven Kmiec, Steve W. Martin
  • Removal Of Bubbles From Molten Glass
    Publication number: 20200290913
    Abstract: A method for removing bubbles from molten glass is provided and involves subjecting the surface of the molten glass to at least one fining sequence wherein the fining sequence comprises subjecting the surface of the molten glass to a sub-atmospheric pressure (relative vacuum less one atmosphere of pressure) for a time followed by subjecting the surface of the molten glass to super-atmospheric gas pressure (greater than one atmosphere of pressure) for additional time. The fining sequence can be repeated as needed to produce a high quality optically clear glass that is substantially free of bubbles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Steve w. Martin, Ryan s. Gebhardt, Steven Kmiec, Jose Ezequiel De Sousa, Seila Rojas De Sousa