Multipane Glazing Unit Making (e.g., Air-spaced Panes) Patents (Class 156/109)
  • Patent number: 8512492
    Abstract: An optical filter according to the invention includes: first and second substrates opposed to each other; first and second reflecting films provided to the first and second substrates; first and second bonding films provided to the first and second substrates; and first and second barrier films disposed on surfaces of the first and second reflecting films, wherein the first barrier film has a transmittance of ozone lower than a transmittance of ozone the first reflecting film has, and the second barrier film has a transmittance of ozone lower than a transmittance of ozone the second reflecting film has. Accordingly, the reflecting films are protected from ozone or ultraviolet radiation during the manufacturing process of the optical filter and thereby the optical filter characteristics is prevented from being deteriorated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Epson Corporation
    Inventor: Seiji Yamazaki
  • Patent number: 8506737
    Abstract: A method of making an insulating glass (IG) window unit includes: having a coated article including a multi-layered low-E coating on a glass substrate; at least two flexible protective sheets adhered to a top surface of the low-E coating via at least an adhesive layer, and a protective coating over the low-E coating and/or over at least one of the flexible protective sheets in order to substantially fill one or more gaps formed between the low-E coating and the flexible protective sheet(s) and/or between the flexible protective sheets; and following cutting, edge seaming, and/or washing, removing at least part of the temporary protective coating by peeling the protective sheets off and removing at least part of the protective coating when peeling off the protective sheets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignees: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et al Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Sol, Herbert Lage, John A. Vanderploeg, Desaraju V. Varaprasad, Lutz Henkel, Marcel Schloremberg
  • Publication number: 20130202821
    Abstract: A vacuum glass panel includes patterned spacers formed by a print system using ceramic ink to enable the shapes of the patterned spacers and spacing between the patterned spacers to be uniformly controlled and to improve the speed of forming patterned spacers. The vacuum glass panel comprises: an upper glass sheet; a lower glass sheet facing the upper glass sheet; a sealing material arranged along the edges of the upper glass sheet and lower glass sheet to seal the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet such that a vacuum layer is formed in the space between the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet; and one or more patterned spacers inserted into the vacuum layer between the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet so as to maintain a gap having a predetermined thickness between the upper glass sheet and the lower glass sheet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: August 8, 2013
    Inventors: Beom-Goo Son, Su-Bin Song
  • Patent number: 8500933
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to edge sealing techniques for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to techniques for providing localized heating to edge seals of units, and/or unitized ovens for accomplishing the same. In certain example embodiments, a unit is pre-heated to one or more intermediate temperatures, localized heating (e.g., from one or more substantially linear focused IR heat sources) is provided proximate to the peripheral edges of the unit so as to melt frits placed thereon, and cooled. In certain non-limiting implementations, the pre-heating and/or cooling may be provided in one or more steps. An oven for accomplishing the same may include multiple zones for performing the above-noted steps, each zone optionally including one or more chambers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: David J. Cooper
  • Patent number: 8486213
    Abstract: A method of making a composite light diffusing panel including at least spaced apart lites with a fabric layer applied to an inner surface of at least one of said lites, involves applying a transparent adhesive to the layer of fabric or the lite(s), firmly applying the layer of fabric onto the lite(s) to avoid wrinkling fabric, curing the adhesive to bond the fabric to the lite(s), and assembling the lites to form the light diffusing panel. In this way, a functionally useful product can be obtained that does not suffer from wrinkling and other distracting effects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Glazing Technologies Limited (AGTL)
    Inventor: Douglas I. Milburn
  • Publication number: 20130164464
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles with low-E coatings having one or more barrier layer systems including multiple dielectric layers, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, providing barrier layer systems that each include three or more adjacent dielectric layers advantageously increases layer quality, mechanical durability, corrosion resistance, and/or thermal stability, e.g., by virtue of the increased number of interfaces. These barrier layer systems may be provided above and/or below an infrared (IR) reflecting layer in the low-E coating in different embodiments. Coated articles according to certain example embodiments of this invention may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, other types of windows, or in any other suitable application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.)
    Inventors: Herbert LAGE, Jose FERREIRA, Pierre PALLOTTA
  • Patent number: 8453699
    Abstract: A molding material 22 from an extruding machine 33 is fed by a molding material feed pump 34 to a molding material discharge pump 32, which discharges the molding material from a coating gun 31 to a peripheral edge portion 21a of a multilayer glass panel 21. The rate at which the molding material 22 is discharged from the coating gun 31 is adjusted by controlling the rotational speed of the molding material discharge pump 32 depending on the relative speed between the multilayer glass panel 21 and the coating gun 31. An amount of molding material 22, which is commensurate with the difference between the rates at which the molding material 22 is fed to and drawn into the molding material discharge pump 32, is circulated through a flexible circulation hose 39 to the extruding machine 33.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Shuichi Toriumi, Yousuke Hamachi
  • Publication number: 20130136875
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to composite pillar arrangements for VIG units that include both harder and softer materials. The softer materials are located on the outside or extremities of the central, harder pillar material. In certain example embodiments, a high aspect ratio mineral lamellae is separated by an organic “glue” or polymer. When provided around a high strength pillar, the combination of the pillar and such a nano-composite structure may advantageously result in superior strength compared to a monolithic system, e.g., where significant wind loads, thermal stresses, and/or the like are encountered.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.
    Inventor: Guardian Industries Corp.
  • Patent number: 8449704
    Abstract: A temporary protective coating is provided over a coated glass substrate. The temporary protective coating includes a hot melt adhesive and is preferably applied in liquid form then solidified on the substrate. 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: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Desaraju V. Varaprasad
  • Patent number: 8440037
    Abstract: A coated article is provided that may be heat treated in certain example embodiments. A coating of the coated article includes a zinc oxide inclusive layer located over and contacting a contact layer that is in contact with an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver. It has been found that the use of such a zinc oxide inclusive layer results in improved thermal stability upon heat treatment, increased visible transmission, and/or lower sheet resistance (Rs).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignees: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Anton Dietrich, Philip J. Lingle, Jens-Peter Muller, Jean-Marc Lemmer
  • Patent number: 8435371
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention is a method comprising contacting a composition comprising i) alumina particles having a particle size of about 1 to about 40 microns and a Mohs hardness of about 9.0 to about 9.5; ii) one or more alkyl sulphates; iii) one or more thickeners; and iv) water with the surface of glass or a ceramic frit disposed on the surface of glass. The contacting can be performed by applying the composition to the surface of the glass or the ceramic frit using an application apparatus. In one embodiment, the composition further comprises a lubricant. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises one or more ethoxylated alcohols. In another embodiment, the composition further comprises one or more fragrances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Dow Global Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Stefan Schmatloch, Robert J. Mills, Richard Steiner, Edwin Zueger
  • Publication number: 20130107113
    Abstract: An optical component includes a first glass substrate, a second glass substrate that opposes the first glass substrate, a lens that is formed on at least one of the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate, and a connection portion that is interposed between the two glass substrates in such a manner that a hollow portion is formed between the first glass substrate and the second glass substrate, and is configured to use a material which includes a porous material in at least one portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: SONY CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sony Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130074918
    Abstract: Disclosed are vacuum window glazing including a solar cell function and a manufacturing method thereof. The vacuum window glazing includes a first sheet glass, a second sheet glass that is vacuum-bonded to the first sheet glass; a vacuum layer that is formed between the first sheet glass and the second sheet glass; and a solar cell panel that is formed on a surface of the second sheet glass in a direction of the vacuum layer. By this configuration, power can be produced through the solar cell formed within the vacuum window glazing while more increasing the heat insulation effect of the vacuum window glazing, and the cooling and heating efficiency of the building can be greatly improved using the outer wall covered with glass.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
    Inventors: Jin Woo Jeong, Yoon Ho Song, Sung Youl Choi, Je Ha Kim, Jong Tae Moon, Jung Wook Lim, Hun Kyun Pak
  • Publication number: 20130078397
    Abstract: An insulated glass sealant includes an elastomeric matrix that is the reaction product of a carboxyl-terminated polymer and a polycarbodiimide. A method of sealing an insulated glass unit includes applying the insulated glass sealant to one or more glass sheets, a spacer to be disposed between the glass sheets, or both; and contacting the one or more glass sheets with the spacer to define an annular space between the glass sheets and to produce the insulated glass unit. The sealants maintain the excellent attributes of traditional polyurethane sealants, such as low water swell, low moisture vapor transmission, good adhesion to the window frame, low migration of the insulating gas, and good workability, but without the use of polyisocyanates in the curing process. Methods for making the sealant and for sealing insulated glass panels, such as glass windows, with these rugged sealants, and the resulting articles, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: Cray Valley USA, LLC
    Inventors: Herbert Shin-I Chao, Nan Tian
  • Patent number: 8381382
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and equipment for automatically assembling three panes of glass and corresponding spacers so that air or other gas can be injected into the two between-pane spaces. The equipment can receive two glass panes that each have spacers coupled to one of their major surfaces, along with a third glass pane having no spacer coupled to its major surfaces, and can assemble the three glass panes into a “teepee” configuration in which the two spacers each contact two of the glass panes along a common edge of the glass panes. Preferred equipment can receive a glass pane in a first orientation and rotate the glass pane 180° to a second orientation in which the glass pane's two major surfaces face opposite directions from the first orientation. Such preferred equipment can then receive a two-pane teepee from a previous piece of equipment and can add the “flipped” single glass pane to the teepee to create a three-pane teepee.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Cardinal IG Company
    Inventors: William R. Wunnicke, Robert E. Walsh, Martin Westley
  • Publication number: 20130042552
    Abstract: A spacer assembly has a first end and a second end. A first elongate strip extends from the first end to the second end and a second elongate strip is spaced from the first elongate strip, and also extends from the first end to the second end. A sealant is disposed between the first end and the second end and a first flap protrudes from the second end and overlaps a portion of the first end. In a variety of embodiments a primary seal is defined between the first end and the second end and a flap protruding from the second end and extending over the first end defines a secondary seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: INFINITE EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventor: INFINITE EDGE TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
  • Publication number: 20120328803
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to substrates or assemblies having two-colored laser-fused frits, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a first pattern is formed or written on a glass sheet by laser fusing a first frit material to the glass sheet. A second pattern is formed by laser fusing a second frit material disposed on the first frit material. An optional thin film coating is supported by the glass sheet. The glass sheet with the first and second patterns and optional coating is cut prior to heat treatment. A YAG or other type of laser may be used to directly or indirectly heat the frit materials, at the same or different times, and the frit materials may be wet-applied to the substrate. In certain instances, the laser firing raises the temperature of the glass substrate to no more than 100 degrees C. or preferably even lower.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Jason E. THEIOS
  • Publication number: 20120327499
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. Insulated glass units (IGU's) are protected, e.g. during handling and shipping, by a protective bumper. The bumper can be custom made using IGU dimension data received from the IGU fabrication tool. The bumper may be made of environmentally friendly materials. Laser isolation configurations and related methods of patterning and/or configuring an electrochromic device on a substrate are described. Edge deletion is used to ensure a good seal between spacer and glass in an IGU and thus better protection of an electrochromic device sealed in the IGU. Configurations for protecting the electrochromic device edge in the primary seal and maximizing viewable area in an electrochromic pane of an IGU are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: SOLADIGM, INC.
    Inventors: Ronald M. Parker, Robert T. Rozbicki, Yashraj Bhatnagar, Abhishek Anant Dixit, Anshu A. Pradhan
  • Patent number: 8336483
    Abstract: A system for glazing a sash is disclosed. The system comprises at least two position assemblies, a back bedding glazing compound applicator assembly, and a stabilizer assembly. The position assemblies each include a position member defining a distal end and a housing. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position; wherein the distal end of the positioner member is extend outwardly from the housing and contacts a glazing leg of the sash when the positioner member is moved into the extended position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Sika Technology AG
    Inventor: William B. Davis
  • Publication number: 20120285605
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a gas-filled triple glazing, including: a pre-assembly during which three sheets of glass are positioned beside one another, at least one of the sheets of glass including a spacer, each sheet of glass being positioned inclined by an angle between 0° and 10° with respect to an adjacent sheet of glass, to form two cavities, each of the cavities being between two adjacent sheets of glass; filling the two cavities by injecting gas into the two cavities at a same time using nozzles; pressing the sheets of glass against one another to seal the triple glazing. The method allows triple glazing to be manufactured quickly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Saint-Gobain Glass France
    Inventors: Xavier Ripoche, Sebastien Hervieux
  • Publication number: 20120269996
    Abstract: A heat insulating glazing element comprises a glass pane arrangement with a first outer glass pane and a second outer glass pane, of which the first outer glass pane protrudes the second outer glass pane along the entire circumference by an overlapping surface, a spacer assembly comprising spacers provided for setting a distance between the glass panes, and an edge seal assembly for scaling a gap between the glass panes against the surroundings and comprises a profiled frame attached vacuum-tight to the overlapping surface of the inside of the first outer glass pane, wherein the glazing element is set up in such a way that the pressure in the gap is lower compared to the exterior atmospheric pressure, and wherein the frame is attached vacuum-tight to an outer face of the second outer glass pane and forms an evacuated space connected to the gap at the side edge of the second outer glass pane, and at least one evacuating device is provided which is arranged through the frame for the evacuation of the evacuated
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Steffen Jäger
  • Publication number: 20120261056
    Abstract: To implement assembly of insulation glass blanks (6), in which the spacer (3) is coated on both sides with a bead (4) that consists of a heat-activatable adhesive, the adhesive is heated to its activation temperature in such a way that the spacer (3) is heated by applying voltage in the way of an electrical resistance heating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: INOVA LISEC TECHNOLOGIEZENTRUM GMBH
    Inventor: Leopold MADER
  • Publication number: 20120234466
    Abstract: Insulating glass is produced by forming an assembly having at least two facing glass sheets and at least one inner spacer frame separating the glass sheets, and by depositing a bead of sealant on an outer peripheral edge of the assembly; the sealant being deposited by keeping the assembly stationary in a vertical position, and moving a dispenser head along an endless path about the assembly; the dispenser head being moved about the assembly by resting at least one glass sheet on underlying movable supporting members, detaching the supporting members successively from the assembly to let the dispenser head through, and moving the supporting members back onto the assembly once the dispenser head has passed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Inventors: Mario Balbi, Oriano Bertoncello
  • Publication number: 20120229907
    Abstract: Technologies are generally described for designing a window glazing for a particular geographical location. In some examples, a window glazing can be designed to selectively block sunlight from entering the window during summer when it may be desirable to have inside temperatures substantially lower than outside temperatures. The glazing can also be designed to selectively allow sunlight to enter the window during winter months when heat from sunlight may be desirable to raise indoor temperatures. The glazing can be prepared from a transparent material that can allow substantially full transmission of sunlight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: EMPIRE TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LLC
    Inventor: Masahiro UEDA
  • Publication number: 20120222797
    Abstract: A method of forming a stereoscopic liquid crystal display comprises providing an LCD panel, the LCD panel having a display area and a non-display area; disposing a lenticular plate on the LCD panel wherein a space is defined between a surface of the LCD panel and a surface of the lenticular plate; forming a seal between the surface of the LCD panel and the surface of the lenticular plate, the seal formed around the perimeter of the display area; forming a hole in the lenticular plate, the hole providing an air conduit that communicates with the space between the surface of the LCD panel and the surface of the lenticular plate; evacuating air from between the space; and filling the hole with a finishing material to maintain the vacuum between the lenticular plate and the LCD panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventors: Kyeong Jin Kim, Su Dong Roh, Jae Hyun Soh
  • Publication number: 20120222373
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing at least one portion of a seal ensuring gas-tightness between at least one first and one second glass panel in a glazing system, the method including the following steps: depositing a first adhesive layer on a first peripheral area of the first panel and a second adhesive layer on a second peripheral area of the second panel; welding a first metal seal element to the first adhesive layer; welding a second metal seal element or said first metal seal element to the second adhesive layer. According to the invention, the first and second adhesive layers are deposited using a high-speed oxy-fuel flame-spraying method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicant: AGC Glass Europe
    Inventors: Olivier Bouesnard, Francois Closset
  • Publication number: 20120210750
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to edge sealing techniques for vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to techniques for providing localized heating to edge seals of units, and/or unitized ovens for accomplishing the same. In certain example embodiments, infrared (IR) heating elements are controllable to emit IR radiation at a peak wavelength in the near infrared (NIR) and/or short wave infrared (SWIR) band(s), and the peak wavelength may be varied by adjusting the voltage applied to the IR heating elements. The peak wavelength may be selected so as to preferentially heat the frit material used to form a VIG edge seal while reducing the amount of heat provided to substrates of the VIG unit. In certain example embodiments, the substrates of the VIG unit do not reach a temperature of 325 degrees C. for more than 1 minute.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Cooper, Ryan L. Dear, Robert A. Miller
  • Publication number: 20120213951
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to improved seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Timothy A. Dennis
  • Publication number: 20120213953
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to seals for glass articles. Certain example embodiments relate to a composition used for sealing an insulted glass unit. In certain example embodiments the composition includes vanadium oxide, barium oxide, zinc oxide, and at least one additional additive. For instance, another additive that is a different metal oxide or different metal chloride may be provided. In certain example embodiments, a composition may be combined with a binder solution that substantially or completely burns out by the time the composition is melted. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulated glass unit includes first and second glass substrates that are sealed together with a seal that includes the above-described composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2011
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventor: Timothy A. DENNIS
  • Publication number: 20120205032
    Abstract: An airtight container manufacturing method comprises: a step of obtaining an assembled body comprising a pair of glass substrates which is arranged facing each other, and a plurality of frame-like bonding materials each of which is arranged between the pair of the glass substrates; and a step of, by irradiating local heating light to at least a part of the boding materials, melting at least the part of the bonding materials. The melting step includes first step of irradiating the local heating light to the part of the bonding materials so that at least one not-irradiated bonding material is present inside one closed region supposed by linearly linking the irradiated bonding materials, and second step of irradiating the local heating light to the not-irradiated bonding material present inside the one closed region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventor: Mamo Matsumoto
  • Publication number: 20120205033
    Abstract: A method for assembling a window sash having an integrated insulating glass pane. The window sash has a frame formed from plastic hollow profile sections. The frame has an inner face, an outer face facing away from the inner face, and two flanks that connect the inner face and the outer face to each other. On the inner face thereof, the frame has two webs parallel to each other, which constitute an all-round delimitation of the window opening of the window sash and are adhesively secured to two glass panes which are held spaced apart by means of the two webs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Bystronic Lenhardt GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Schuler, Stephan Kammerer, Uwe Bogner
  • Patent number: 8236116
    Abstract: In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provided a method of making a window, the method including: forming a multi-layered low-E and/or solar control coating on a glass substrate; providing at least two flexible protective sheets in non-liquid form to the glass substrate over at least part of the low-E and/or solar control coating; applying at least one protective coating in liquid form, before and/or after the flexible protective sheets are provided, so as to reduce one or more gaps formed between the low-E and/or solar control coating and the flexible protective sheet(s) and/or between the flexible protective sheets; and performing one or more of cutting, edge seaming, and/or washing the coated article with the protective coating and protective sheets thereon and peeling the protective sheets and at least part of the protective coating off of the top surface of the low-E and/or solar control coating. Heat treatment (e.g.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignees: Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et al Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C.), Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jean-Marc Sol, Herbert Lage, John A. Vanderploeg, Desaraju V. Varaprasad, Lutz Henkel, Marcel Schloremberg
  • Publication number: 20120180936
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing an insulating glass pane comprising a plastic spacer, wherein two glass panels (25, 49) arranged parallel to each other have a target distance from each other, by ?forming a composite strand (26) by the temporal and spatial overlapping extrusion of at least two plastic partial strands (23, 24), wherein a first partial strand (23) is made of an adhesive first sealing compound (3), in which a moisture-binding substance is embedded, and a second partial strand (24) made of an adhesive and binding second sealing compound (4), a first glass panel (25) along the edge of the glass panel (25), specifically such that the beginning and end of the composite strand (26) abut and form a frame in that the first partial strand (23) is extruded with a predetermined first target thickness, which is greater than the target distance, and the second partial strand (24) is extruded with a predetermined second target thickness, which is greater than the target distance, on the glass
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Peter Schuler
  • Patent number: 8221857
    Abstract: Insulating glazing element comprising a glass pane arrangement with a first outward pointing glass pane, a second inward pointing glass pane and at least a third glass pane arranged on the inside between the glass panes, wherein the glass panes comprise surfaces arranged on the inside, a spacer assembly provided for setting a distance between the glass panes and an edge seal assembly provided for sealing gaps between the glass panes against the surroundings, wherein the glazing element is set up in such a way that the pressure in the gaps is lower compared to the exterior atmospheric pressure, wherein at least one of the surfaces arranged on the inside comprises at least one low emissivity coating layer, the condition 0.3?(A1/A2)?4 is met for the solar absorptions A1, A2 of the first and second glass pane, and the solar absorption of the third glass pane is A3?0.17.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Inventor: Steffen Jaeger
  • Publication number: 20120176805
    Abstract: A glass block assembly (2) includes first (4) and second (6) glass block halves. A spacer (8) is disposed between the glass block halves to thermally isolate the first glass block half from the second glass block half. A sealant extends from the outer surface of the first glass block half over the spacer to the outer surface of the second glass block half to hermetically seal the internal chamber of the assembly. The spacer has a pair of legs (24) extending laterally outwardly from the body to define shoulders that engage the inner surfaces of the first and second halves. The legs of the spacer define a slot (25). An interior lite (10) is carried by the spacer in the interior chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2009
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Tracy G. Rogers, Todd W. Haney, Gerhard Reichert
  • Publication number: 20120138212
    Abstract: A molding material 22 from an extruding machine 33 is fed by a molding material feed pump 34 to a molding material discharge pump 32, which discharges the molding material from a coating gun 31 to a peripheral edge portion 21 a of a multilayer glass panel 21. The rate at which the molding material 22 is discharged from the coating gun 31 is adjusted by controlling the rotational speed of the molding material discharge pump 32 depending on the relative speed between the multilayer glass panel 21 and the coating gun 31. An amount of molding material 22, which is commensurate with the difference between the rates at which the molding material 22 is fed to and drawn into the molding material discharge pump 32, is circulated through a flexible circulation hose 39 to the extruding machine 33.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2009
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: THE YOKOHAMA RUBBER CO., LTD
    Inventors: Shuichi Toriumi, Yousuke Hamachi
  • Publication number: 20120133169
    Abstract: A self-retaining trim member secured to an interior panel of the vehicle. The self-retaining trim member is a glass laminate member having a glass layer, a resin layer and a glass layer. The trim member also includes a tether having one end disposed in the resin layer and another end secured to the body of the vehicle. The trim member may include an embedded switch that senses touch and transfers a signal to a controller in order to control a desired operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventors: Todd George, Alexander Klatt, Fairuz Jane Schlecht, Augusto Landestoy, Dennis Reger, Ken Mertz
  • Publication number: 20120132345
    Abstract: A method of applying a spacer to a glass sheet while forming an insulating glazing unit includes the step of integrating the application of the sealant to the spacer body with the automated manufacturing process. The sealant is applied to the spacer body on line so that the sealant-laden spacer body may be applied to the glass without manually handling the sealant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Inventor: Gerhard Reichert
  • Publication number: 20120090253
    Abstract: A multiple panel glazing unit including at least two glass spacer bars (2) of toughened glass each having, optionally, opposite sides that are chamfered towards a common end surface (8) and which are sealed to the glass panels (22, 24) of multiple panel glazing unit by a transparent or translucent sealant (38). The use of toughened glass spacers allows the manufacture of multiple panel glazing units to meet given operating requirements, e.g. the ability to withstand externally applied forces such as varying differential air pressure of a given magnitude across the unit, with a smaller inter-glazing panel spacing than if glass spacers that are not toughened are used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Inventors: Gary Paul Beresford, Michael William Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20120090246
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to refrigerator/freezer doors that include three substantially parallel, spaced apart glass substrates that effectively form two insulating glass units (IGUs), and/or methods of making the same. The substrates in the two IGUs have one or more surfaces coated with a low emissivity coating and also have one or more other surfaces coated with an antireflective coating. In certain example embodiments, one or more of the substrates may be low-iron substrates. For instance, certain example embodiments may include a center substrate that has an antireflective coating disposed on both major surfaces, whereas the outer substrates have low-E coatings disposed on inner surfaces thereof. Advantageously, certain example embodiments combine high energy efficiency with high light transmission.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Jose Nunez-Regueiro, Jim St. Jean
  • Publication number: 20120094040
    Abstract: A spacer tape (9) for insulating glass (2) with at least two glass panes (3 and 5) consists of a substrate strip (21) and a hose (20) that is connected to the latter. The hose (20) can be pressed together, e.g., folded, so that its dimension, viewed crosswise to the longitudinal extension of the substrate strip (21), can be reduced, and the spacer tape (9) can be wound on drums. For use, the hose (20) is expanded, e.g., unfolded, and a compound (15), containing hygroscopic material, is introduced into its interior, which can take place by the longitudinally extending slot (25) in the hose (20). Then, the side walls (27) of the hose (20) are coated with adhesive (13), and at least two glass panes (3 and 5) of insulating glass (1) can be assembled with use of the spacer tape (9) as a spacer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: INOVA LISEC TECHNOLOGIEZENTRUM GMBH
    Inventor: Leopold Mader
  • Publication number: 20120073727
    Abstract: The present invention provides a hermetically sealed container offering a strength and airtightness which are reliable over time. A joining member having a viscosity of negative temperature coefficient, having a softening temperature lower than those of a pair of glass substrates and a frame member, and extending into a frame shape is arranged between one of the pair of glass substrates and the frame member so that the joining member contacts both the one of the pair of glass substrates and the frame member. Then, the joining member is heated and thermally melted while being pressed so that the center G of an incoming heat flux distribution in the width direction of the joining member is positioned at an inner space E rather than the center of the joining member in the width direction thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 29, 2012
    Applicant: CANON KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Mamo Matsumoto, Tomohiro Saito, Nobuhiro Ito
  • Patent number: 8137494
    Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to vacuum insulating glass (VIG) units, and/or methods of making the same. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to VIG units having large pump-out ports, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a vacuum insulating glass (VIG) unit is provided. First and second spaced-apart glass substrates are provided, and a gap is provided between the spaced-apart substrates. A pump-out port has a size (e.g., diameter) of at least about 30 mm. A cover seals the pump-out port. A getter is in communication with the gap. The pump-out port is sealed using the cover, in making the vacuum insulating glass unit, via a sealing material provided proximate to the cover and/or proximate to the pump-out port.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: David J. Cooper, Vijayen S. Veerasamy
  • Patent number: 8119199
    Abstract: A method of making a window unit is provided which may result in improved yields. In certain example embodiments, the method involves coating a substrate with both (i) a solar control/management coating, and (ii) a protective layer (e.g., of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC)) over the solar control/management coating. The protective layer protects the coated substrate from scratches and/or the like during processing prior to heat treatment. Then, during heat treatment, the protective layer(s) is burned off in part or in whole. Following heat treatment, the coated article (substrate with solar control/management coating thereon) is coupled to another substrate in order to form the window unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Guardian Industries Corp.
    Inventors: Scott V. Thomsen, Vijayen S. Veerasamy
  • Publication number: 20120037293
    Abstract: An device for simultaneous application of elastoplastic spacer tapes to two glass panes with identical outline shape and identical dimensions has two application heads (107) that can be adjusted essentially vertically up and down on linear axles (105). The application heads (107) are moved synchronously, likewise the two glass panes by the holding devices that are assigned to them and that move the glass panes in a direction that is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the application heads (107). Thus, it is sufficient to measure a single glass pane of a triple insulating glass element, and both application panes of the insulating glass element can be covered at the same time with spacer tapes, so that time is saved, and the two application panes can be assembled with the cover pane in a shorter time interval into an insulating glass element with three panes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: INOVA LISEC TECHNOLOGIEZENTRUM GMBH
    Inventors: Leopold Mader, Leopold Karner
  • Patent number: 8114232
    Abstract: An insulating glass pane structure including two glass panes is formed by providing an elastoplastic strip from a delivery reel, where the elastoplastic strip has a varying dimension along its width including a first, nominal width section and a second, reduced width section that is smaller in width than the nominal width section. Side surface area portions of the nominal width section of the strip are coated with a first adhesive glue, and side surface area portions of the reduced width section of the strip are coated with a second adhesive glue that is diffusion-proof against water vapor. One side surface of the strip is pressed against a first glass pane to form a spacer, the strip being pressed close to an edge of the first glass pane, and the second glass pane is applied and pressed to form the glass pane structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Inventor: Peter Lisec
  • Publication number: 20120006400
    Abstract: A solar module device and edge sealing coating method thereof are provided, which adopt a light curable adhesive to replace conventional hot melt glue and produce an unexpected effect, so as to uniformly and precisely coat the adhesive on an edge area of a substrate assembly and further reduce the cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Du Pont Apollo Limited
    Inventors: Yi-Wen Tai, Cheng-Pei Huang
  • Publication number: 20120009366
    Abstract: An “all-in-one” spacer and seal useful in insulating glass units is based on silane-functional, organic polymer which preferably has a low permeability (e.g., curable polyisobutylene or curable butyl rubber) technology. This chemically crosslinking (curing) flexible thermoset spacer and seal offers a solution to overcome the current shortfalls of commercially available thermoplastic spacer materials. When used as an edge-seal in an Insulating Glass unit, the cured product of the composition performs the functions of sealing, bonding, spacing, and desiccating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas W. Galbraith, Loren Dale Lower, Patricia Ann Olney, Thomas Alexander Peitz, Angela L. Sherman
  • Publication number: 20110302944
    Abstract: A modular door system is provided including at least one substantially transparent panel and a frame extending about a perimeter of the panel. The frame includes a pair of horizontal frame elements and a pair of vertical frame elements. One vertical frame element is configured to pivot about a pivot axis so that the other vertical frame element is movable between an open and a closed position. The modular door system further includes at least one receptacle disposed in the frame and a first cartridge removably receivable in the receptacle to facilitate pivoting the one vertical frame element about the pivot axis. The first cartridge is replaceable or interchangeable with at least a second cartridge. The cartridges may provide for the modular door system to be post-formation customized to change, add, or remove certain functionalities or features.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2010
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Larry C. Howington, Steven O. Stubblefield
  • Publication number: 20110260989
    Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present invention, a display device includes a body, a display part disposed inside of the body, and configured to display information, a first window disposed on a front surface of the display part and maintaining a distance from the body and the display part, and a second window provided between the body and the first window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Gihoon Tho, Jaewook Lee