Abstract: An article comprising a substrate and an anti-reflection coating, and methods for depositing the coating, are disclosed. The coating comprises (a) a first coating layer having a high refractive index deposited on the substrate; (b) an epoxide-silica coating layer deposited onto the high refractive index coating layer, comprising an inorganic silica component and an organic organo-silicate component, and (c) a silica coating layer consisting essentially of silica, deposited directly onto the epoxide-silica coating layer. The anti-reflection coating optionally comprises a stack of coating layers, between the first high refractive index coating layer and the epoxide-silica coating layer, having alternating a low refractive index and a high refractive index. Individual coating layer compositions, refractive indexes, and thicknesses are carefully controlled such that reflectance is minimized through destructive interference in the visible light wavelength range of 400 to 700 nm.

Abstract: This process allows a consumer to apply colors to the outer edges of rimless or partially rimless eyeglass lenses, or to translucent eyeglass frames, such that the coloration is visible through the front of the lenses where it serves decorative, cosmetic, or aesthetic purposes. The process further employs materials and methods for applying the color and also for removing it so it can be changed a plurality of times. Users of the invention value the apparent coloration of eyeglasses in accordance with the invention and time-dependent color-changes.

Abstract: The invention is a composition comprising: a) one or more film forming resins having at least one functional group capable of polymerization; b) one or more reactive diluents capable of reacting with the film forming resin; c) one or more silicon, titanium, zirconium, aluminum or metal containing compounds capable of promoting adhesion of the composition to glass; d) one or more fillers capable of imparting abrasion resistance to the composition when cured; and e) one or more compounds which is reactive with the film forming resin which also contains at least one acidic moiety. The composition of the invention is useful as a frit on the window of a vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use as an antisoiling coating of a porous coating comprising a polysiloxane matrix and a porous volume such that the potential filling ratio of the total volume of said coating by oleic acid is at least 25% by volume, having a porosity rate ranging from 25 to 70% by volume and having no photocatalytic properties. The antisoiling porous coating is self-cleaning, easy to clean and can be regenerated by simple washing. It is mainly intended for use in ophthalmic optics, and proves to be very effective against sebum. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, this coating has a mesoporous structure.

Abstract: A hydrophilic ceramic coating is formed on an endoprosthesis preform. The hydrophilic ceramic coating is porous and can store nano-sized drug particles.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. For example, certain embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article including a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and an overlying protective film thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be of or include both (a) an oxygen blocking or barrier layer, and (b) a release layer. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like) the protective film may be removed. Other embodiments of this invention relate to the pre-HT coated article, or the post-HT coated article.

Abstract: The present invention provides a scratch protecting layer comprising a metal, metal alloy, metal compound or an intermetallic layer deposited on an air contacting surface. The scratch protecting layer is typically from 1 to 3 nanometers thick and not optically absorbing after oxidation occurs. This layer is initially deposited in a primarily unoxidized or un-nitrided state. Full oxidation of the metal, metal alloy, metal compound or intermetallic layer occurs within several days after exposure to air. The scratch protection layer can be 2 to 5 nanometers thick if the layer is exposed to a plasma, electrical discharge or ion beam comprising a reactive gas such as oxygen or nitrogen.

Abstract: A ceramic substrate part comprising on its upper surface pluralities of external electrodes comprising wire-bonding electrodes, each of which comprises a primer layer based on Ag or Cu, a Ni-based lower layer, an intermediate layer based on a Pd—P alloy containing 0.4-5% by mass of P, and a Au-based upper layer formed in this order on a ceramic substrate, the upper layer containing Pd after heated by soldering, and having a Au concentration of 80 atomic % or more based on the total concentration (100 atomic %) of Au and Pd.

Abstract: A method of glazing a sash is disclosed. The method begins by placing a sash on a glazing table, wherein the sash defines an opening therein and has a glazing leg extending into the opening in the sash. At least two positioner assemblies are actuated, each positioner assembly having a position member defining a distal end. Each position member is selectively slidable between a stored position and an extended position. When the positioner assemblies are actuated, each position member is moved into the extended position such that the distal end of the positioner member contacts the glazing leg of the sash. A viewing element is then inserted into the sash opening and into abutting contact with portions of the positioner members so as to create a gap between an interior surface of the sash and an outer edge of the viewing element. Once the viewing element is positioned, the positioner members are retracted.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a coated analytic substrate using a compact and portable automated instrument located in the laboratory setting at the point of use which can consistently produce one or a plurality of coated analytic substrates “on demand” for using the analytic substrate immediately after coating, preferably without a step of rinsing the coated analytic substrate before use. The apparatus preferably uses applicator cartridges having a reservoir containing the coating compositions used to form the coatings. Preferably the cartridges are removable and interchangeable to facilitate the production of individual analytic substrates having different coatings or different coating patterns. These coated analytic substrates have superior specimen adhesion characteristics due to the improved quality of the coatings applied by the coating apparatus and due to the quickness with which the coated analytic substrates can be used in the lab after production.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for enhancing metal corrosion resistance of a metal deposited on a substrate, the method comprises contacting the metal coated substrate with a treating composition comprising metal oxide nano-particles. Furthermore, the present application relates to a method for making a mirror comprising a substrate having a metal coated thereon, wherein the method comprises contacting the metal coated substrate with a treating composition comprising metal oxide nano-particles. Preferably, the metal oxide nano-particles are selected from one or more oxides of zinc, iridium, tin, aluminum, cerium, chromium, vanadium, titanium, iron, indium, copper, gold, palladium, platinum, manganese, cobalt, nickel, zirconium, molybdenum, rhodium, silver, indium, wolfram, iridium, lead, bismuth, samarium, erbium, or mixtures of these materials. In addition, the present application relates to the products obtainable by these methods.

Abstract: A coating for permanent hydrophilization of surfaces and its use are provided. The coating is made of nano-scale particles having hydrophilic side chains, which can be sintered. The coating may be made of 10 to 90% inorganic structures, 5 to 70% hydrophilic side chains, and 0 to 50% organic side chains having functional groups.

Abstract: A multilayer film structure for increasing transmittance includes a transparent substrate and a multifunctional film module. The multifunctional film module is formed on a front surface of the transparent substrate and composed of a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of metal layers. The dielectric layers and the metal layers are alternately stacked onto each other, and each metal layer is formed by mixing at least two metals. Each dielectric layer is a silicon carbide compound layer that is SiC, and each metal layer is formed by mixing Ag and Cu.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for manufacturing mirrors and to mirrors produced in this manner. The process comprises a step fir forming a silver layer on a surface of a glass substrate, during which said surface is brought into contact with a silvering solution, and a painting step, during which the silver layer is covered by at least one paint layer. It is characterised by the fact that between the step for forming the silver layer and the painting step it comprises a step for reheating the silver layer to a temperature of at least 200° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror comprising a glass sheet and a silver layer applied to the glass and provided on its back with a protective coating comprising a layer of dried and crosslinked paint of the alkyd type and a layer of dried and crosslinked paint of the polyurethane type, the alkyd layer being located between the silver layer and the polyurethane layer. The invention also relates to its use for deflecting solar light onto a heat collector. The invention also relates to a process for manufacturing a mirror comprising: a silver layer is deposited on a glass sheet using a silverplating solution; then a layer of alkyd paint having a viscosity of between 25 and 110 seconds measured using a Ford No. 4 cup is applied on the side with the silver layer; then the alkyd paint layer is dried and crosslinked; then a layer of polyurethane paint having a viscosity of between 25 and 110 seconds measured using a Ford No.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wafer lens in which the warpage of a glass substrate included therein can be prevented. Specifically disclosed is a wafer lens including a glass substrate, a first resin part composed of a curable resin, and a second resin part composed of a curable resin. In each of the first resin part and the second resin part, two or more lens parts are formed. The first resin part contains the resin in the same volume as that in the second resin part.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a multilayer information recording medium including at least two information recording portions and a resin layer interposed between the information recording portions, both of which are disposed on a signal substrate. The method includes a first process of forming a predetermined information recording portion on one principal surface of the signal substrate and a second process of passing a part of a resin-containing coating, which is supplied on a screen having an application region with a plurality of first pores and a removal region with a plurality of second pores, through the first pores by sliding a squeegee on the screen so as to form a coating layer on the predetermined information recording portion, and curing the resin contained in the coating layer so as to form the resin layer. The first process and the second process are carried out respectively a predetermined number of times.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to providing printed structures of polymer that have substantially flat printed surfaces. In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a post-printing treatment apparatus for receiving a substrate supporting a polymer printing thereon. The polymer can be PMMA or other suitable polymer. In a related embodiment, the polymer defines a thermoplastic polymer having a glass transition temperature. The apparatus can comprise of a chamber, and input manifold, an exhaust manifold, a solvent reservoir and a gas reservoir. The solvent reservoir provides one or more solvent systems adapted to chemically bind, and potentially react, with the polymer. The gas reservoir provides one or more gases for drying the substrate and printed polymer after the solvent treatment step. In one application, a substrate having printed surface thereon is placed in the chamber and exposed to the solvent system for sufficient period of time to provide substantially flat print surfaces.

Abstract: A method of making a scratch resistant coated article which is also resistant to attacks by at least some fluorine-inclusive etchant(s) for at least a period of time is provided. 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 fluorine-inclusive etchant(s), a scratch resistant layer of or including DLC is provided over the anti-layer(s), and a seed layer is provided between the anti-layer(s) and the scratch resistant layer so as to facilitate the adhesion of the scratch resistant layer while also helping to protect the anti-layer(s). Optionally, a base layer(s) or underlayer(s) may be provided under at least the anti-etch layer(s).

Abstract: A method of forming thin-film structure by oblique-angle deposition is provided. The method includes the steps of: evaporating target source in a chamber by an electron beam evaporation system, and introducing process gas into the chamber and adjusting tilt angle of the evaporation substrate and controlling temperature in the chamber during evaporation to form thin-film on a evaporation substrate by oblique-angle deposition, and then annealing the evaporation substrate to form a thin-film having porous nanorod microstructure.

Abstract: A method of making a coated article (e.g., window unit), and corresponding coated article are provided. A layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) is formed on a glass substrate. Then, a protective layer is formed on the substrate over the DLC inclusive layer. During heat treatment (HT), the protective layer prevents the DLC inclusive layer from significantly burning off. Thereafter, the resulting coated glass substrate may be used as desired, it having been HT and including the protective DLC inclusive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a self-cleaning lighting device comprising a light source and a wall, which permits a portion of at least the radiation emitted by said source to pass therethrough and which is covered, over a portion of at least one of its two faces, by a photocatalytically active layer. The invention is characterized in that under the weakest illumination conditions, the photocatalytic activity of said layer is high enough for degrading and reducing organic soilings into easily eliminable particles that do not adhere to said layer, and/or for conferring a hydrophilic character to this layer. The invention also relates to a method for producing the aforementioned device, a translucent wall provided for this device, and to the use of the device for lighting tunnels, public lighting, airport runway lighting, indoor lighting or for headlamps or indicator lights of transportation vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a glass substrate with antireflection functionality by applying a coating formulation that affords antireflection effects to a substrate comprising water, metalloid oxide nano particles that are dispersed in said water, and a hydroxide ion agent or fluoride ion agent that is introduced into said metalloid oxide nano particles at a mole ratio of 0.005˜2:1. The coating formulation of the present invention enables manufacture of a porous nano antireflection film with high transmittance following a more streamlined process than the prior art, obtaining an antireflection film with a high adhesive force between the film and substrate, and high durability by increasing particle-particle bonding and the bond strength between particles and substrate.

Abstract: The present development is a fog-resistant mirror. The mirror comprises a glass plate having a reflective surface on one side and an anti-fog coating on the opposing side. In a preferred embodiment, the anti-fog coating comprises two material layers: a primer coat layer applied directly to the glass plate, and a top coat applied to the primer coat layer, wherein the top coat comprises a chemical material known to resist fogging.

Abstract: A coated article includes a temperable antireflection (AR) coating that utilizes medium and low index (index of refraction “n”) layers having compressive residual stress in the AR coating. In certain example embodiments, the coating may include the following layers from the glass substrate outwardly: silicon oxynitride (SiOxNy) medium index layer/high index layer/low index layer. In certain example embodiments, depending on the chemical and optical properties of the high index layer and the substrate, the medium and low index layers of the AR coating are selected to cause a net compressive residual stress and thus optimize the overall performance of the antireflection coating when the coated article is tempered and/or heat-treated.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to anti-reflective coatings and methods of making the same. More specifically, the present invention is directed to porosity graded anti-reflective coatings that are made by methods that comprise preparing a liquid composition with specific amounts of tetraethyl orthosilicate, polyethylene glycol, hydrochloric acid, ethanol, butanol and water; applying the liquid composition onto a surface of a heated substrate; and heating the coated glass system to a temperature higher than that of the heated substrate.

Abstract: A method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. For example, certain embodiments of this invention relate to a method of making a coated article including a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and an overlying protective film (e.g., of or including zinc oxide) thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be ion beam treated with at least carbon ions. It has been found that the ion beam treatment improves the shelf-life of the product prior to HT. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like), the protective film may be removed.

Abstract: To provide an antireflection coating composition having a low surface tension and excellent coating properties and capable of forming an antireflection film with a low refractive index, without use of PFOS nor PFOA having 7 or more carbon atoms. An antireflection coating composition which contains a fluorinated surfactant (A) containing a compound (A1) represented by the following formula (I), a water-soluble polymer (B) and an aqueous medium (C): R1—O—(R2—O)n—R3—X1??(I) wherein R1 is a linear or branched perfluoroalkyl group of which the terminal fluorine atom may be substituted by a hydrogen atom or a chlorine atom, each of R2 and R3 which are independent of each other, is a linear or branched perfluoroalkylene group, provided that the total number of carbon atoms in R1, R2 and R3 is at most 5, n is 0 or an integer of at least 1, X1 is —COOH or —C(CF2Z1)(CF2Z2)OH, which may form a salt, and each of Z1 and Z2 is a hydrogen atom, a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom or a trifluoromethyl group.

Abstract: The invention relates to a glass substrate (10) having a main face that exhibits a texture in relief having a depth of at least 1 mm, characterized in that said main face (11) is provided with a thin-film stack (100) having reflection properties in the infrared and/or in solar radiation.

Abstract: Methods for producing a quartz glass component with reflector layer are known in which a reflector layer composed of quartz glass acting as a diffuse reflector is produced on at least part of the surface of a substrate body composed of quartz glass. In order, taking this as a departure point, to specify a method which enables cost-effective and reproducible production of uniform SiO2 reflector layers on quartz glass components, it is proposed according to the invention that the reflector layer is produced by thermal spraying by means of SiO2 particles being fed to an energy carrier, being incipiently melted or melted by means of said energy carrier and being deposited on the substrate body. In the case of a quartz glass component obtained according to the method, the SiO2 reflector layer is formed as a layer which is produced by thermal spraying and has an opaque effect and which is distinguished by freedom from cracks and uniformity.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a window having anti-fungal/anti-bacterial properties and/or self-cleaning properties, and a method of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a silver based layer is be provided and the layer(s) located thereover (e.g., the zirconium oxide inclusive layer) are designed to permit silver particles to migrate/diffuse to the surface over time to kill bacteria/germs at the surface of the coated article thereby creating an anti-bacterial/anti-fungal effect. In certain example embodiments, silver may also or instead be mixed in with other material as the top layer of the anti-bacterial coating.

Abstract: A substrate with a sol-gel layer and to a method for producing a composite material wherein a barrier layer is placed between the sol-gel layer and the substrate are provided.

Abstract: A method is defined for producing an iron oxide coating on a glass article. The article is preferably for use as an architectural glazing. The method includes providing a heated glass substrate having a surface on which the coating is to be deposited. Ferrocene and an oxidant are directed toward and along the surface to be coated, and the ferrocene and the oxidant are reacted at or near the surface of the glass substrate to form an iron oxide coating.

Abstract: A method for marking an ophthalmic lens with a hydrophobic and/or oil-repellent low surface energy outer layer on a high surface energy substrate or coating. The method consists in: positioning a complementary patterning mask of the desired marking between the lens surface to be marked and an energizing discharge source capable of substantially eliminating the outer layer to as to expose the subjacent high energy substrate or coating. The temporary protective layer has a surface energy higher than that of the outer layer and a thickness less than about 5 nm, and preferably between 2 and 4 nm, thereby enabling the discharge to act on the outer layer through the temporary protective layer.

Abstract: A process of reducing friction, which is encountered in molds utilized in injection molded, solder processing, and wherein glass mold plates have mold pits etched therein. The mold pates are subjected to a heat treatment so as to smooth or round-off sharp edges along the periphery of the mold pits.

Abstract: An organic-inorganic hybrid material comprising two phases: a first, mineral phase comprising a structured mesoporous network with open porosity; and a second, organic phase comprising an organic polymer, said organic phase being essentially not present inside the pores of the structured mesoporous network. Membrane and electrode comprising this material. Fuel cell comprising at least one such membrane and/or at least one such electrode. Process for preparing said hybrid material.

Abstract: A method of producing a silica coating by forming a silica precursor formulation that is coated on a substrate as a continuous liquid phase. The silica precursor formulation is then cured in an ammoniacal atmosphere to produce a continuous, interconnected, nano-porous silica network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coating composition in the form of a dispersion containing a polyurethane urea which (1) is terminated by a copolymer unit of polyethylene oxide and polypropylene oxide, and (2) contains at least one hydroxyl-group-containing polycarbonate polyol.

Abstract: There is provided a method of making a heat treated (HT) coated article to be used in shower door applications, window applications, or any other suitable applications where transparent coated articles are desired. The method may include heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least a layer of or including diamond-like carbon (DLC) or other type of carbon, with an oxygen barrier layer provided thereon directly or indirectly. Optionally, a release layer of a material such as zinc oxide or the like may be provided between the oxygen barrier layer and the DLC. In certain example embodiments, the oxygen content of at least part of the protective film when deposited may be determined based on whether the coated surface is to be bent in a convex manner, to be bent in a concave manner, or to remain flat. Following heat treatment, which may include bending the coated surface into a convex or concave shape, and quenching, the protective film may be removed by washing or the like.

Abstract: A method of applying to a display substrate color elements and addressing busbars in a defined alignment relative to each other includes: forming said color elements and said busbars on a surface of a transfer carrier; 10 adhering said color elements and said busbars to said display substrate; and removing said transfer carrier.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to provide a method for making appropriate for trimming a glass comprising a hydrophobic and/or oil-repellent surface coating. According to the invention, it is characterized in that at the surface of said glass a temporary protective layer is coated, imparting to the glass a surface energy at least equal to 15 mJ/m2.

Abstract: Polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide, linear, block copolymers and methods of making the copolymers are provided. The method of making the copolymers involves reacting a diamine with a precursor having at least one polydiorganosiloxane segment and at least two oxalyamino groups. The polydiorganosiloxane polyoxamide block copolymers are of the (AB)n type.

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.

Abstract: An extreme low resistivity light attenuation anti-reflection coating structure in order to increase transmittance of blue light, includes a substrate and a coating module. The coating module is formed on a front surface of the substrate and composed of a plurality of silicon carbide compound coating layers, a plurality of Al-based oxide coating layers and a plurality of metal coating layers that are alternately stacked onto each other.

Abstract: The invention is a composition comprising: a) one or more film forming resins having at least one functional group capable of polymerization; b) one or more reactive diluents capable of reacting with the film forming resin; c) one or more silicon, titanium, zirconium, aluminum or metal containing compounds capable of promoting adhesion of the composition to glass; d) one or more fillers capable of imparting abrasion resistance to the composition when cured; and e) one or more compounds which is reactive with the film forming resin which also contains at least one acidic moiety. The composition of the invention is useful as a frit on the window of a vehicle.

Abstract: An extreme low resistivity light attenuation anti-reflection coating structure in order to increase transmittance of blue light. The coating structure includes a substrate and a coating module. The coating module is formed on a front surface of the substrate and composed of a plurality of mixture coating layers, a plurality of Al-based oxide coating layers and a plurality of metal coating layers that are alternately stacked onto each other. Each mixture coating layer is composed of silicon carbide compound and Ti-based oxide.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to a photocatalytic coated article and a method of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a coated article includes a zirconium nitride and/or oxide inclusive layer before heat treatment (HT). The coated article is heat treated so that following heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering) a zirconium oxide based layer is provided. A photocatalytic layer (e.g., of an oxide of titanium) may be formed over zirconium oxide based layer following heat treatment.

Abstract: A method of making a photoactive coating includes depositing a first coating material containing zirconium oxide over at least a portion of a substrate and depositing a second coating material containing titanium oxide over at least a portion of the first coating material to provide a coated substrate. At least one of the first and second coating materials is deposited by pyrolytic deposition.

Abstract: In the method of making an adherent and wipe-resistant porous SiO2-containing antireflection coating on a borosilicate glass body a coating solution containing from 1.0 to 6.0 wt. % of HCl, from 0.5 to 7.0 wt. % of a SiO2 sol based on solids content, from 0.5 to 5.0 wt. % of water, and from 85 to 98 wt. % of at least one volatile water-soluble organic solvent, is used to form an antireflection coating on the glass body. A glass body, on which the foregoing coating can be provided with good adherence and wipe resistance properties, is made of borosilicate glass having a composition, in percent by weight based on oxide content, of SiO2, 70 to 75; B2O3, 8 to 11; Al2O3, 5 to 9; alkali metal oxides, 7 to 12; and alkaline earth metal oxides, 0 to 10.

Abstract: Provided is a method of nano-patterning block copolymers and a method of manufacturing a polarizer using the same. The method of nano-patterning block copolymers includes coating block copolymers on a lower substrate to a predetermined thickness, forming a thickness gradient by patterning the block copolymers to have a predetermined aspect ratio, and aligning self-assembled block copolymers in a direction of the thickness gradient by heat-treating the block copolymers having the thickness gradient.