Patents by Inventor Thomas C. Sauer

Thomas C. Sauer 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: 20250019296
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the a coating and the preparation thereof for improving glass strength and fracture toughness comprising the hydrolytic polycondensation product of one or more alkoxysilane(s) with one or more metal oxide(s) and/or metal alkoxide(s) in the presence of water and a catalyst. The present invention also relates to the use of the coating for repairing damaged silica containing materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2022
    Publication date: January 16, 2025
    Inventors: Bulent Yoldas, John Brown, Thomas C. Sauer
  • Publication number: 20240124352
    Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of a coating for improving glass strength and fracture toughness comprising the hydrolytic polycondensation product of one or more alkoxysilane(s) with one or more metal oxide(s) and/or metal alkoxide(s) in the presence of water and a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: EXXERGY GMBH
    Inventors: John BROWN, Bulent YOLDAS, Thomas C. Sauer