Abstract: A switchable film sequentially includes a first substrate; a first conductive layer; a switchable material layer; a second conductive layer; and a second substrate. The first substrate includes a first cut out portion wherein the first cut out portion aligns entirely with the second substrate. A first busbar is formed on the first conductive layer on the first substrate and a second busbar is formed on the second conductive layer on the second substrate within the first cut out portion of the first substrate. A first barrier is positioned around the first cut out portion of the first substrate.

Abstract: A laminated glazing comprises a first glass sheet, a first interlayer, a second interlayer, and a second glass sheet. At least a portion of the second interlayer includes a first opaque print, and the first opaque print at least partially surrounds a window for collection of information. Optical distortion in the window for collection of information in the laminated glazing is closer to zero than an average optical distortion outside of the window for collection of information.

Abstract: A laminated glazing, comprising: a first glass sheet; a first interlayer; a second interlayer; and a second glass sheet. At least a portion of the second interlayer includes a first opaque print, the first opaque print partially surrounds a window for collection of information of the laminated glazing, and an edge of the second interlayer is positioned at a selected distance from an edge of the window for collection of information.

Abstract: A glass product includes a glazing having a connectable material with a connecting surface on the glazing, a connector including a housing, and a connector plate within the housing, and a conductive material within the housing; at least part of the conductive material being positioned between the connector plate and the connecting surface.

Abstract: A glass product, comprising: a glazing having a connectable material with a connecting surface thereon; a connector over the connecting surface including a housing and a connector plate within the housing; and a conductive material within the housing, wherein the connector plate is spring loaded.

Abstract: Disclosed generally herein is a laminated vehicle glazing including first and second glass sheets and a polymer interlayer interposed therebetween. The interlayer includes a major part and a stiff part adjacent to the major part. The stiff part does not surround the major part, such that the major part is along at least one edge of the laminated vehicle glazing. The stiff part includes at least one layer made of a material that has a higher Young's modulus than that of the material used in the major part. Young's modulus in the thickness direction of the stiff part is higher than that of the major part.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a laminated glazing having an electrically connectable layer, comprising: first and second glass substrates; an electrically connectable layer; interlayers rendering the electrically connectable layer positioned between interlayers; and a connection wire having first and second connection ends and a main portion positioned between the first and second connection ends. The first connection end of the connection wire is electrically connected to the electrically connectable layer, whereas the main portion of the connection wire is positioned within the interlayers.

Abstract: A multi-part glazing according to this disclosure comprises a first glass piece (110) having an outer major surface, a second glass piece (120) having an outer major surface, and an attachment piece (140) provided between the first glass piece and the second glass piece to connect the first glass piece and the second glass piece. The outer major surface of the first glass piece is arranged in a continuous surface with the outer major surface of the second glass piece by a prescribed angle via an outer surface of the attachment piece.

Abstract: An automotive glazing including a glass substrate, an electrically connectable material positioned on the glass substrate, a connector comprising a base and a terminal, a conductive material positioned between the electrically connectable material and the connector, and an anchoring material at least partially surrounding the connector. The terminal of the connector at least partially extends out of the anchoring material, and the anchoring material provides pressure against the connector and binds the connector to the electrically connectable material on the glass substrate.

Abstract: A method of connection to a conductive material for, such as, a switchable film, includes steps of providing a switchable film having a first substrate, a first conductive layer, a switchable layer, a second conductive layer, and a second substrate; applying a solder material to the first conductive layer with ultrasonic application to provide a first busbar; and applying the solder material to the second conductive layer with ultrasonic application to provide a second busbar. The busbars are to be connected to connectors.

Abstract: A glazing capable of gradient opacity includes a first glass substrate (110) and a second glass substrate (110), a first interlayer (214) and a second interlayer (116), provided between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate, and a switchable film (130) provided between the first interlayer and the second interlayer. The switchable film includes a switchable material layer (220) having first and second surfaces (SF1, SF2) opposite each other, wherein the switchable material layer (220) has an uneven effective thickness. A first conductive layer (226) and a second conductive layer (128) sandwich the switchable material layer (220), and a first polymer film (222) and a second polymer film (124) sandwich the switchable material layer and the first and second conductive layers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to producing an electrically connected coated substrate. An example method comprises providing a coating on a surface of a substrate; and applying an electrically conductive material to the coating. The electrically conductive material is not heated above 500° C.

Abstract: Disclosed generally herein is a laminated vehicle glazing including first and second glass sheets and a polymer interlayer interposed therebetween. The interlayer includes a major part and a stiff part adjacent to the major part. The stiff part does not surround the major part, such that the major part is along at least one edge of the laminated vehicle glazing. The stiff part includes at least one layer made of a material that has a higher Young's modulus than that of the material used in the major part. Young's modulus in the thickness direction of the stiff part is higher than that of the major part.

Abstract: A glass product includes a glazing having at least one glass sheet, an opening extending through the glazing, a bushing extending through the opening; and an adhesive provided between an edge of the opening and an outer edge of the bushing, wherein compressive stress is formed in the glazing around the opening in the glazing by contraction of the bushing.

Abstract: A laminated glass product, according to the present disclosure, includes a first glass substrate, a second glass substrate, a polymer interlayer laminated between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate, a functional film, such as a head-up display film, a printed film, and a switchable film, laminated between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate, and a thin adhesive layer formed on the functional film between the functional film and one of the first and second glass substrates, for efficiently laminating such a functional film with improved lamination quality.