Abstract: A laminated glass which is constituted of seven glass layers each formed of a 0.7 mm thick glass sheet and resin layers interposed between the glass layers respectively which resin layers are made of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin and have each a thickness of 0.5 mm with the total number of the glass layers and the resin layers being 13. Between a glass layer and a resin layer which are adjacent to each other, the thickness ratio of the resin layer to the glass layer (11) (the ratio of the thickness of the resin layer and the thickness of the glass layer) is 0.71. A base material resin constituting the resin layers may be ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (EVA) or methacrylic resin (PMA) as well as polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin.

Abstract: A composite pane (3) having at least two rigid (glass) plates (3.1, 3.2) and an intermediate layer (33) has flexible holding elements (4) which are positioned in the plane of the intermediate layer between the two rigid plates and extend over their outer edge, for securing the composite pane to a substructure or holding structure (1). According to the invention, flat sections of the holding elements (4) are inserted into corner and/or edge regions of the composite pane (4) and are provided with perforations (4P), and high-strength thin filaments (4F), fibres or woven strands are guided in looped form through or around these perforations (4P), in order thereby to form load-bearing parts of the flexible holding elements (4) which project outward out of the composite.

Abstract: An aircraft that has a structural skin panel. The structural skin panel has: at least one metal sheet having a cutout portion and a perimeter portion, the perimeter portion having a plurality of spaced apart perforations formed therein; and first and second fiber reinforced performs that are generally transparent and that sandwich the at least one metal sheet therebetween and overlay the perimeter portion. An optically transparent resin saturates the first and second fiber reinforced performs and fills the perforations in the at least one metal sheet. Portions of the fiber reinforced preforms that overlay the cutout form a window portion in the structural skin panel.

Abstract: A multilayer laminated material which comprises at least one layer of glass and which has improved thermal stability is distinguished in that it comprises a lower substrate layer of a plastic, a metal or a combination of plastic and metal, an intermediate layer arranged thereon and comprising a soft material or comprising a thermoplastic, a further fibrous intermediate layer comprising plastic, which is provided with a solvent-free adhesive material, and a top layer of glass. The multilayer laminated material is suitable for the installation of glass elements in the area of the electrical, the electronics and the automotive industry and for other industrial applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a panel-shaped molded product having a laminated structure which is produced from a resin and used for side doors, back doors, hoods, roofs, etc., and exhibits a more excellent finishing accuracy without occurrence of bleed-out along an inner periphery of a frame part and fine distortions on a design part.

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a polishing pad capable of high precision optical detection of an endpoint during polishing in progress and prevention of slurry leakage from between a polishing region and a light-transmitting region during the use thereof even after the polishing pad has been used for a long period. It is a second object of the invention to provide a polishing pad capable of suppression of deterioration of polishing characteristics (such as in-plane uniformity) and generation of scratches due to a difference in behavior of a polishing region and a light-transmitting region during polishing. It is a third object of the invention to provide a polishing pad having a polishing region and a light-transmitting region with a concentration of a specific metal equal to or lower than a specific value (threshold value).

Abstract: An antifogging glass is provided which has not only an excellent antifogging property but also an excellent appearance and provides an excellent visual effect to an observer. An antifogging glass for a vehicle window, comprising a glass sheet for a vehicle window and an antifogging film disposed on an interior side of the glass sheet, the glass sheet having a dark concealment region disposed in a band-shape on a peripheral edge portion thereof, and the antifogging film having an edge present in a position closer to a central portion of the glass sheet than an edge of the glass sheet and in the dark concealment region.

Abstract: A dynamic stain glass window utilizing a plurality of moving traditional lead came stain glass windows at least one of said lead came stain glass windows being moveably mounted in cooperative combination with a motorized drive system to provide the rotational movement of the windows and thereby create a changing lighted image to a viewer.

Abstract: Laminated window comprising two substrates (S1, S2) between which an active system (3) is placed, characterized in that the window is provided with a first peripheral sealing means (10) for sealing the active system 3, in particular against water in vapor form, comprising at least one seal based on one or more hot-melt polymers chosen from at least one of the following polymer families: ethylene/vinyl acetate, polyisobutylene, butyl rubber and polyamide, and a second sealing means (11), especially for sealing against liquid water, this second sealing means being positioned between the substrates and peripherally with respect to the first sealing means (10).

Abstract: Disclosed are a display window in which a recess having a smooth surface is formed and method of producing the same. A recess having a smooth surface, which may look visually convex, is formed in the window of the present invention. Therefore, an external appearance of the window is beautiful. Furthermore, the recess and the through-hole are formed at a location in which the speaker is installed. Accordingly, a mobile phone assembly process can be simplified and become efficient. Meanwhile, in the method of producing the window according to the present invention, the recess is formed to have a circular bite. It is therefore possible to obtain a recess having a smooth surface. Furthermore, since the recess is processed during the plate process, a window having a high hardness, a good transparency, and a variety of shapes can be fabricated.

Abstract: In one embodiment, 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 adhesion promoters comprising compounds containing one or more unsaturated groups capable of free radical polymerization and one or more trialkoxy silane groups; c) one or more fillers capable of imparting abrasion resistance to the composition when cured; d) one or more compounds which is reactive with the film forming resin which also contains an acidic moiety; and e) one or more compounds comprising a siloxane backbone and one or more active hydrogen groups capable of reacting with the functional groups on a glass bonding adhesive, one or more second adhesion promoters comprising one or more silicon, titanium, zirconium, aluminum, or metal containing compounds, organic materials having reactive groups which are reactive with reactive groups on the surface of substrates or adhesives to which the composition of the invention will be

Abstract: A laminated glazing with at least one rigid pane and an adhesive layer assembled to the rigid plane by surface bonding, via which a protective and/or functional sheet is applied to the rigid pane. The protective sheet is set back relative to an outer edge of the rigid pane, at least in certain parts. At least one retaining element is placed on the edge of the rigid pane in the region of the set-back of the protective sheet. The retaining element has a thickness approximately corresponding, or corresponding, to the maximum thickness of the adhesive layer at the edge of the protective sheet and is partially covered by the protective sheet at least in defined parts.

Abstract: Disclosed is a technique for producing bichromal balls that are adapted for use in high temperature applications. The bichromal balls find particular application in signs and display devices that can be used in environments in which the temperature exceeds 40° C.

Abstract: A do-it-yourself relief board is a transparent plastic relief board, on which is concaved with all kinds of shrinkage pools of patterns or texts, and projected parts on a surface of which are printed with a dark color, allowing the shrinkage pools of the relief board to be light permeable. A piece of relief paper is put on the relief board, and faces toward a light zone, then all kinds of relief patterns can be engraved on the shrinkage pools with a relief pen.

Abstract: A fuel cell or electrochemical cell has a catalytic electrode and an electrically conductive contact element facing the electrode. The electrically conductive contact element conducts electrical current from the electrode and has a surface that includes a plurality of passivated regions and a plurality of non-passivated regions dispersed among the passivated regions. The surface is further coated with an electrically conductive, corrosion resistant coating. Methods include treating the electrically conductive contact element by passivation to resist corrosion while still maintaining electrical conductivity of the element.

Abstract: An economical method of manufacturing a plastic glazing panel having a decorative marking and/or opaque border printed from a UV curable ink is presented. This economical method includes the steps of forming a plastic panel; printing an opaque pattern from an ink, the pattern having an A-side and a B-side with the B-side being in contact with the plastic panel; curing the ink in the shape of the printed pattern using UV radiation directed at the ink from both the A-side and B-side; applying a weatherable layer on the B-side of the ink and on the plastic panel; curing the weatherable layer; and depositing an abrasion resistant layer onto the weatherable layer.

Abstract: A method and article of manufacture for three-dimensional structures having micron dimensions includes coating a substrate with layers of photo resist. Each layer of photo resist is exposed with its own two-dimensional mask defining one slice of an object. Subsequent layers of photo resist are exposed with different patterns. Once all layers have been fabricated and exposed to identify two-dimensional features for the layer, the multiple layers are developed to removed photo resist which has not been exposed. The layered structure represents a three-dimensional object where the depth dimension is defined by the photo resist layer thickness. By decreasing the wavelength of the light exposure, it is possible to confine exposure to a single layer of photo resist.

Abstract: An image-bearing article comprising a rigid sheet bearing an image which is coated on the image-bearing side and over the image with an adhesion promoter. A process of preparing an image-bearing article comprising a coated image-bearing rigid sheet: (a) providing a rigid sheet; (b) printing an image on the rigid sheet so as to produce an image-bearing rigid sheet containing an image-bearing side; and (c) coating an adhesion promoter on the image-bearing side and over the image to produce a coated image-bearing rigid sheet containing a coated image-bearing side.

Abstract: A transparent/translucent double-layer of plastic sheet material which transmits light is provided, comprising a pair of transparent/translucent sheet materials, wherein one side may be of matte finish, the other side color coated, wherein the sheet materials include decorative metal articles located therebetween and are joined together with the matte finish facing outward. The material may display a high level of luminosity and the appearance of being lit-from-within. A light transmitting fire-rated panel including a spring-loaded frame is also provided.

Abstract: Glass panels are manufactured from cracked windshields and other pieces of safety glass. Manufacturing glass panels from cracked safety glass prevents the cracked safety glass from being placed into landfills. The method of manufacturing glass panels from cracked safety glass does not require melting the glass and thus provides a low energy solution for recycling cracked safety glass.

Abstract: An assembly, method, and kit particularly adapted for use in mounting a window film structure in spaced apart and juxtaposed relationship to a window of a window assembly.

Abstract: A method for producing a plastic optical device having refractive index profile, which comprises filling the hollow of a hollow plastic structure with at least one non-polymerizable compound having a refractive index higher by at least 0.001 than that of the plastic structure, and diffusing the non-polymerizable compound into the plastic structure. The method gives a plastic optical device having refractive index profile free from a problem of loss increase owing to thermal deterioration or depolymerization.

Abstract: An ornamental display device having an interferometric modulator for displaying an ornamental image. The ornamental device may have a patterned diffuser formed on a transparent substrate to provide an ornamental image. The ornamental device may also be a piece of jewelry or an article that may be worn. The image displayed may have an iridescent appearance. A controller may also be used to control images displayed on multiple ornamental device to provide coordinated images based on externals received or pre-programmed images.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a profiled flexible bead (1) in a polymer material on a glazing (2) by encapsulation, the said device comprising a step of moulding, having brought at least one moulding element (3, 3?) into contact with the said glazing (2), by means of at least one sealing system (4), characterized in that at least one vent is formed inside the said sealing system (4).

Abstract: A composite structure comprising at least one transparent or translucent panel member having at least two surfaces to said panel member wherein at least one of said surfaces has a adhesive and/or sealant comprising a hot melt vulcanizate composition disposed on at least a portion thereof; wherein said hot melt vulcanizate composition is made by the process comprising: In one embodiment herein there is provided a hot melt vulcanizate composition made by the process comprising: a) producing a reaction product (i) from (1) at least one first resin selected from the group consisting of thermoplastic polymer and elastomeric polymer, (2) at least one unsaturated carboxylic acid anhydride, (3) at least one alkylamine possessing two or more amine functionalities, and optionally (4) at least one free-radical generating catalyst, and wherein said reaction product (i) optionally further comprises, at least one first additive; and, optionally, b) blending said reaction product (i) with at least one second resin select

Abstract: A transparent skin panel for use in a mobile platform having a plurality of metal sheets. A fiber reinforced resin at least partially surrounds the plurality of metal sheets. The fiber reinforced resin is transparent. A cutout is formed within each of the plurality of metal sheets, which is filled by the transparent resin during the manufacturing process. The cutout corresponds to a window in the transparent skin panel. The transparent skin panel thus eliminates the need for a bulky and heavy frame structure that has traditionally been employed on aircraft, and which has heretofore limited the size of windows used on an aircraft. The present invention thus enables larger windows to be incorporated on aircraft without increasing the weight or cost associated with such windows.

Abstract: A laminated panel unit (1) comprising at least one image layer (3) between at least two panels (2), wherein for an area-contact gluing of the image layer (3) with neighboring panels (2), one intermediate adhesive layer (4, 4?) is provided on each side thereof, wherein the two intermediate adhesive layers and/or panels following each image layer (3) have a different thermal expansion behavior so that the image layer (3), due to the inhomogeneous laminate, is tensioned in case of temperature changes; as well as a method for producing a laminated panel unit (1), wherein the image layer (3) is connected with area contact on either side thereof with the panels (2) by using intermediate adhesive layers (4, 4?), the intermediate adhesive layers (4, 4?) and/or the panels (2) having a different thermal expansion behavior.

Abstract: The invention concerns a vehicle with a window pane, especially a front window, a rear window, a side window or a roof window, for covering of the internal space of the vehicle. The transparency of the window pane is adjustable, and the vehicle includes a control for automatic adjustment of the transparency of the window pane as a function of an operating state of the vehicle.

Abstract: An assembling method for mosaics of tesserae made of transparent glass comprises the phase of gluing a plurality of tesserae on a substratum comprising a transparent cloth to form a mosaic portion suitable for being subsequently glued or fixed to a wall, a floor, or other structures. The substratum comprises a cloth made of fiber glass preferably a cloth comprising 100% of fiber glass. The cloth made of fiber glass is formed with a warp comprising a number of yarns between 215 and 225 yarns/dm. The cloth made of fiber glass is formed with a weft comprising a number of yarns between 215 and 225 yarns/dm.

Abstract: An insert film having a printed part is integrally molded to a surface of a panel body made of a resin by an insert molding. The printed part is printed on a first binder layer applied to a resin film and also is formed on the resin film in a state such of being sealed with the first binder layer and a second binder layer applied on the printed part. The printed part is formed as a trimming portion (blackout) along a peripheral portion of the resin film, and an area is formed between the peripheries of the first binder layer and the second binder layer and the periphery of the resin film.

Abstract: Sealant composition comprising at least one of a) a moisture curable, radiation curable polyurethane prepolymer or b) a blend comprising a moisture curable polyurethane prepolymer and a radiation curable prepolymer. Also disclosed are insulating glass assemblies that use such dual-cure sealant compositions.

Abstract: Fire resistant safety glasses are provided that included wire glasses having another layer of fire resistant material. In certain embodiments, a piece of wire glass has a sheet of fire resistant film adhered thereto. Such glasses have improved impact resistance compared to conventional wire glasses. Fire resistant safety glasses are also provided that combine improved impact resistance and fire protection and in some embodiments, improved thermal insulation, improved reflectivity and shielding against ionizing radiation. Safety glasses of this invention can be made using non-tempered or tempered glass, fire resistant plastics, fire resistant fiberglass, ceramics and other fire resistant glazing materials, and can be made in multiple layers, having one or more pieces of wire glass or fire resistant glazing materials. Fire resistant safety glasses of this invention can be made inexpensively and can have improved properties compared to conventional wire glass.

Abstract: To provide a polyester resin particularly useful in application to optical films, etc. A polyester resin which is an alicyclic polyester comprising dicarboxylic acid units and diol units, characterized by the following (1) to (4): (1) the dicarboxylic acid units are composed mainly of 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid units, (2) the diol units are composed mainly of 1,4-cyclohexanedimethanol units, (3) the ratio of alkyl ester terminals to all terminals of the polyester is at most 5 mol %, and (4) the light transmittance of a molded plate of the resin having a thickness of 2 mm is at least 87%.

Abstract: An automotive transparency having a heatable wiper rest area includes a first glass sheet and a second glass sheet secured together by an interlayer material. An opaque band is positioned on the inner surface of the outer glass sheet along a portion of an edge of the outer sheet at an expected wiper rest areas; and an electrically conductive member is positioned on a major surface of the second glass sheet and extends along an edge portion of the second sheet at the wiper rest area. A plurality of bus bars positioned in electrical contact along the conductive member divides the conductive member into a plurality of heatable areas with a first lead electrically interconnecting selected ones of the bus bars and a second lead electrically interconnecting other selected ones of the bus bars with overlying portions of the first and second leads electrically isolated from each other.

Abstract: A simulated stained glass modular electroluminescent article is comprised of electroluminescent modules. Each module is comprised of electroluminophores arranged in a predetermined decorative pattern, a pair of electroconductive walls trapping these electroluminophores, and a plurality of lead-simulating strips coinciding with the boundaries of the electroluminophores. Under the application of electrical current, the flat panels or tree-dimensional articles constructed from the electroluminescent modules, emit light which is visually consistent with sunlight passing through a stained glass.

Abstract: A photocatalytic colored member includes a laminate formed by laminating a plurality of thin-film layers of photocatalytic material and a plurality of thin-film layers of support material, with vacant layers formed such that they are open to the outside on the rear surface side of the thin-film layers of photocatalytic material.

Abstract: A translucent decorative board for use, e.g., as a window pane, light shade, partition or door pane is disclosed. The decorative board is comprised of a translucent substrate board and translucent cover sheets bonded to the surfaces of the substrate board. The substrate board is generally thermoplastic and the decorative cover sheets are thermosetting. The thermosetting sheet may comprise a substrate paper sheet and a thermosetting resin impregnated in the sheet.

Abstract: A newly designed “Stained Glass” window-panel process constructed from one piece of glass without the led/zinc or copper foil assembly method. “Stained Glass—The Fusing Way” is created by utilizing a kiln firing method. The results obtained can be compared to “Stained Glass” window-panels but the “Stained Glass—The Fusing Way” delivers superior strength, maintenance free results and a safer and stronger window-panel.

Abstract: A substrate with a transparent condcutive film is provided, which has a high work function and an excellent surface smoothness as well as a reduced specific resistance to thereby ensure a reduced power consumption and enhanced display quality. An ITO film 2 is formed on a glass substrate 1 by an ion plating method by using an ITO sintered compact with an SnO2 content of 4 to 6 wt %. The ITO film 2 obtained as above has a surface having a work function of 4.9 to 5.5 eV, a surface roughness of 1 to 10 nm, and a specific resistance of 1.6×10−4 &OHgr;·cm or less. An organic EL device using the substrate is provided, in which an organic multilayer film (hole transport layer 5, light-emitting layer 7, and electron transport layer 6) is laminated on the surface of the ITO film 2, and further a metal thin film layer 4 is laminated on the surface of the organic multilayer film.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated glass sheet for windshield that includes a transparent conductive film and enables ITS communication. The laminated glass sheet includes a first bus-bar aranged along an upper end of the laminated glass sheet, and a second bus-bar arranged along a lower end of the laminated glass sheet, and the first busbar includes a protruding portion that extends toward the second bus-bar, and the transparent conductive film is not formed in a concave portion that is formed by the protruding portion. Since the concave portion can be used for the communication, the conductive film may be free from an opening.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative window system (1) that is mechanically robust, minimizes heat conduction, prevents water and wind infiltration, yet retains the physical characteristics of traditional divided glass construction. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-glazed panel (12) comprised of a framework (11) of T-shaped came (2) dividing and supporting a plurality of glazing elements (3) thereafter bonded to a glazing panel (5) via a laminating layer (4). C-shaped came (14) is attached to or strip-shaped came (6) adhered via laminating tape (15) and a sealant (16) to the glazing panel (5) opposite of the laminating layer (4) so as to match the pattern formed by the framework (11). In an alternate embodiment, a first multi-glazed panel (21) is bonded to an oppositely disposed second multi-glazed panel (22) of likewise construction via a laminating layer (4).

Abstract: Apparatus for extruding a profile on a glazing comprises drive means on which is mounted an extrusion head with an extrusion nozzle, and means for rotating the nozzle relative to the drive means. The apparatus may be used in a process which comprises extruding the profile through the nozzle while it is being moved by the drive means along a first edge of a glazing, around a corner of the glazing and along a second edge of the glazing, the nozzle being rotated relative to the drive means as it moves around the corner. The extruded profile comprises a first edge portion extending along a first edge of the glazing, a sharp corner portion extending around a sharp corner of the glazing and a second edge portion extending along a second edge region of the glazing, the portions of the profile being continuous.

Abstract: The glazing panel, conform the present invention, comprises a panel of thermoplastic material provided with a three-dimensional decorative pattern. The latter includes elevated portions projecting outwardly from the three-dimensional decorative pattern and also simulated joints dividing the three-dimensional decorative pattern into the elevated portions. Each simulated joint has a transversal profile shaped into a groove with a flat bottom. A peripheral flat flange surrounds the elevated portions and the simulated joints as well and is connected to both by an inclined portion. An elevation L1, measured between the elevated portions and the flat bottoms, is lesser than an overall height L2, measured between the elevated portions and the peripheral flat flange. The elevated portions the flat bottoms and the peripheral flat flange are parallel to each other. The insulated glazing panel comprises a pair of glazing panels.

Abstract: Fuel cell stack having a plurality of liquid-cooled, bipolar plates separating one cell from the next. Coolant inlet and outlet manifolds are defined, in part, by surfaces of the bipolar plates, and respectively supply coolant to, and remove coolant from, the bipolar plates. The surfaces of the bipolar plates that define the coolant manifolds and confront the coolant in the manifolds are coated with a non-conductive coating to reduce shunt current flow through the coolant.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative window system (1) that is mechanically robust, minimizes heat conduction, prevents water and wind infiltration, yet retains the physical characteristics of traditional divided glass construction. The preferred embodiment of the invention is a multi-glazed panel (12) comprised of a framework (11) of T-shaped came (2) dividing and supporting a plurality of glazing elements (3) thereafter bonded to a glazing panel (5) via a laminating layer (4). C-shaped came (14) is attached to or strip-shaped came (6) adhered via laminating tape (15) and a sealant (16) to the glazing panel (5) opposite of the laminating layer (4) so as to match the pattern formed by the framework (11). In an alternate embodiment, a first multi-glazed panel (21) is bonded to an oppositely disposed second multi-glazed panel (22) of likewise construction via a laminating layer (4).

Abstract: The present invention refers to a process for manufacturing a wrought triple-glazed stained-glass panel, in which are combining the single-glazed stained-glass panel techniques with the wrought-iron techniques for obtaining a final product with combined decorative and resistance features provided by the single-glazed stained-glass panel and the wrought-iron frame, respectively.

Abstract: A coloring structure includes a light-reflecting base, a brilliant layer placed on the base, and transparent brilliant units contained in the brilliant layer, each brilliant unit including an alternate lamination of at least two polymers having different refractive indexes, the lamination producing interfered light resulting from reflection and interference of light and transmitted light resulting from transmission of light, each brilliant unit controlling interfered and transmitted lights. The coloring structure is provided with a coloring mechanism for producing at least an interference color resulting from interfered light, a first object color resulting from reflection of transmitted light produced by the base, and a second object color resulting from reflection of incident light produced by the base without striking any brilliant units.

Abstract: A translucent decorative board for use, e.g., as a window pane, light shade, partition or door pane is disclosed. The decorative board is comprised of a translucent substrate board and translucent cover sheets bonded to the surfaces of the substrate board. The substrate board is generally thermoplastic and the decorative cover sheets are thermosetting. The thermosetting sheet may comprise a substrate paper sheet and a thermosetting resin impregnated in the sheet.

Abstract: A glass panel having a simulated metal strip applied thereto in a decorative pattern, and a method for making a glass panel having a simulated metal strip applied thereto in a decorative pattern, including a flat panel of glass, a raised bead of air-curable acrylic resin applied in a prescribed pattern to at least one surface of the flat panel of glass, and a metal film overlying the bead of acrylic resin.

Abstract: This invention relates to thermoplastic interlayers for laminated safety glass with superior vacuum de-airing at elevated temperatures and superior tacking and edge sealing properties. The sheeting has surface pattern on at least one of the surfaces characterized by flat surfaces with substantially uninterrupted channels for air flow in at least two intersecting directions. The channels allow for rapid de-airing while the area roughness parameter ratio ARp/ARt in the range of 0.52 to 0.62, ARt being less than 32 &mgr;m. and area kurtosis less than 2.5, allow for ease of tacking of the interlayer onto glass and edge sealing after de-airing has been completed. Said surface pattern may also be superimposed onto a pattern which is generated by melt fracture or other means on at least one side to enhance de-airing and aid edge sealing.