Abstract: A method of protecting a metal layer of a solar reflecting coating on a heat-shrinkable substrate, which are components of a prelaminate for a laminated window, from atmospheric corrosion. The prelaminate is cut partially through its thickness adjacent the edge and when the region of the cut is later exposed to elevated temperature, preferably during the laminating process forming the window, the substrate shrinks to create a channel into which flows plasticized polyvinyl butyral (PVB) to block the edge wall of the coating inward of the channel from the surrounding atmosphere.

Abstract: An insert for mounting in the corner of a door or window frame opening includes two mounting flanges bonded along two edges of a glass panel. The flanges define an L-shape. Mounting within the frame is by fasteners which extend through apertures through the flanges.

Abstract: A method, workpiece and the product thereof for making simulated stained glass works of art includes a transparent substrate covered on one side by an opaque scratch-removable coating and on the other side by transparent-ink patterns or solid colors. Portions of the opaque coating are removed to reveal through the transparent substrate, underlying transparent-ink patterns. The partially scratched product "drawing" produces an excellent visual appearance simulative of stained glass when held up to light. The finished product can be affixed to a window for continued enjoyment.

Abstract: A shaped heated glazing constituted by a cambered glass sheet is provided with a heating network. The light colored collecting strips are partly covered with a darker enamel coating having a greater heat absorption capacity so that, by modifying the pattern of said enamel coating, it is possible to modify the heating of the glass sheet during the heating preceding cambering, and consequently to better control the latter. The invention relates to car glazings of the rear window type.

Abstract: A light-transmitting fire resistant glazing panel includes at least two vitreous sheets between which is sandwiched at least one intervening layer of intumescent material, for example, of hydrated sodium silicate. Two of the vitreous sheets are of different thicknesses and they are bonded together via the sandwiched intumescent material. The thinner of the two vitreous sheets is of conforming size to the thicker sheet and the thinner sheet and intumescent layer are shaped to leave the main face of the thicker sheet to which they are bonded exposed at a plurality of local marginal areas. This allows a hinge bracket 11 to be attached to the thicker sheet 1 at the exposed area 5 by a plurality of bolts leading through holes in the thicker sheet. The bolts may comprise sheathes, e.g. of nylon, or they may lead through bushes, e.g. of nylon, to avoid direct contact between the metal of the bolts and the glass if this is desired.

Abstract: A fire-resistant safety glazing product comprises at least two sheets of glazing material, e.g. glass, bonded together with an interlayer of adhesive binder material and metallic wire mesh of the type used in "wired glass" embedded in the interlayer.Methods of manufacturing fire-resistant safety glazing products are disclosed.

Abstract: A printed film sheet in which an image printed on a transparent film sheet can be seen from both the printed side and the non-printed side of said film sheet. The transparent film sheet is provided with a coating composition containing one or more pigments and one or more adhesives so that said film sheet has a brightness of above 50%. The pigments include one or more pigments having a linseed oil absorption of 10 to 80 ml/100 g in an amount of 70 to 100% by weight of the total pigment content. The film sheet has an opacity of 20 to 60% and is printed so that the difference between the ink density of a printed image on the printed side of said film sheet and the ink density thereof on the non-printed side of said film sheet is below 35%.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of making articles and items with one or more surfaces with a solid stone-like appearance by filling a space with two materials, one of which is a finely cut-up material and the other of which is a filler. The method includes steps which eliminate the apparent thickness of the transparent medium through which the finely cut-up material is seen, thus enhancing the stone-like appearance.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for producing superior optically clear laminates having a sheet of semi-rigid material encapsulated in a thermoplastic interlayer between layers of rigid material such as glass. Pre-cooled laminate elements are assembled at reduced temperature, allowing positioning of the sheet of semi-rigid material in the interlayer of the assembly with minimal wrinkling, formation of air bubbles or entrapment of moisture. Thereafter, the laminate assembly is maintained under vacuum for an extended period of time, substantially eliminating wrinkling, air bubbles and moisture from between the laminate elements as well as pre-forming the semi-rigid sheet. Bonding heat and pressure is then applied, first heating the assembly to "tack" the laminate elements together, and next applying heat and pressure for bonding the laminate elements.

Abstract: A method of making a stained glass type window and the window formed is disclosed. Pane members are cut into the required shapes arranged into the desired pattern and joined together. The stained glass type arrangement is joined to a finishing pane and may be incorporated into an insulated or thermopane structure.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a decorative product particularly for use in the ornamental field, in which selected organic chemical compounds are employed, which are prepared and applied in a way to confer to the same product favorable safety characteristics during use.

Abstract: An ornamental panel comprising a glass plate to which a number of faceted glass stones are fixed in an ornamental arrangement, and a mirror plate.

Abstract: A glass pane has a pair of opposite faces and an outer edge and is held in a structural channel forming a groove by an adapter. The adapter is formed in part by respective metallic edge strips each having an inner portion overlying a respective face of the pane and an outer portion projecting outward therefrom and into the groove. The outer edge of the pane is spaced from the channel and lies wholly outside the groove. Inner portions of the strips are secured to the respective faces of the pane and a nonmetallic bar is secured between the outer portions of the edge strips and engaged in the groove. The strips are secured to the glass by an adhesive and each strip includes a perforate under strip adhered to the glass and an imperforate cover strip adhered atop the under strip. The adhesive has a silicone or water-glass base and is quite resistant to heat.

Abstract: A mosaic or stained glass panel assembly is provided including a rigid peripheral frame and at least one internal frame spine extending across the peripheral frame and having opposite ends securely anchored relative to remote portions of the peripheral frame. A plurality of decorative panel sections, placed in spaced relation, are positioned within the frame and spaced from the peripheral frame as well as the frame spine and the spacing between adjacent panel sections and the panel sections and the peripheral frame define spacing paths which are filled with beads of solidified low temperature melting metal or the like with beads of the metal overlying the marginal portions of the opposite side surfaces of the panel sections extending along the spacing paths and also encasing the peripheral frame therein.

Abstract: A decorative mirror 10 is made from a transparent sheet of arcylic 12 that has a front surface 14 and a rear surface 16. Opaque colored layers 20 and 22 are deposited on a first area 18 of the rear surface 16. A reflective coating 28 is deposited on the rear surface and is visible from the front surface at a second area 26. The second area 26 and first area 18 form a border 30. A laser beam 40 forms grooves 33 on the front surface 14 aligned over the border 30 between layers 20, 22 and 28 to form a simulated mosaic piece in which the grooves 33 simulate a border between separate mosaic pieces.

Abstract: An optically transparent aqueous intumescent gel for use with transparent laminates comprising about 5 to 30% by weight acrylamide, about 0 to 4% by weight of a crosslinking agent, about 5 to 28% by weight of an ammonium or alkali metal salt of an alkanoic acid having 1 to 4 carbon atoms, about 0.05 to 10% by weight of a polymerization catalyst, and water, and a laminate with the gel.

Abstract: A laminated transparency with an electroconductive coating positioned within the laminate. An edge coating composition is applied about the periphery of the laminate to seal the edge of the coating and prevent coating degradation.

Abstract: Substantially self supporting composites of glass pieces are made without having to cover the edges of the glass pieces with lead or copper tape that overlaps the sides of the glass pieces. The composites can be two or three dimensional assemblies. The method of making the composites comprises arranging a plurality of individual precut glass pieces with uncovered edges in a pattern with a flexible material adhering to surfaces of adjacent glass pieces, providing gaps between the glass pieces to expose edges of adjacent glass pieces, and applying a bonding agent in the gaps to rigidly bond the edges between the adjacent glass pieces but not to overlap onto the surfaces of the adjacent glass pieces.

Abstract: A process for the manufacture of a glass capable of transmitting and reflecting radiant energy in an amount different from that transmitted and reflected by the original glass is disclosed. An ion implantation of appropriate materials into one or more layers of the glass produces a variation of density in the molecular structure of the layer and consequently a variation of the refractive index. The so obtained glass can be commercially used with no restrictions as to applications where there is contact with the external environment.

Abstract: A simulated leaded glass panel incorporates a glass backing sheet on which are mounted glass pieces having thin beveled edges and positioned in a desired pattern. The beveled pieces are affixed to the glass by liquid adhesive which may be activated by the application of ultraviolet light. Adhesive-backed lead strips are positioned to outline the beveled pieces and are correspondingly placed on the underside of the glass sheet to achieve the desired effect of leaded glass. Textured film pieces may be placed adjacent the beveled pieces to achieve a desired frosted glass effect.

Abstract: A coating layer of a thermohardening polyurethane having self-cicatrization properties is prepared by preparing a reactive mixture of an isocyanate component which is a diisocyanate or a mixture of diisocyanate monomers capable of forming an isocyanate trimer, a polyol monomer having a functionality of at least 2 and a trimerization catalyst; placing the reactive mixture onto a support for formation of said layer; heating the reactive mixture to a temperature sufficient to initiate trimerization; and then further heating the reactive mixture to initiate and conduct polymerization thereby forming said polyurethane layer.

Abstract: A sign with an etched or embossed appearance comprises a transparent substrate on which an extraordinarily thick ridge of viscous ink has been deposited to form a design. For an embossed appearance, the ridge of ink is uniformly smooth. For an etched appearance, the ridge of ink is formed with a textured pattern. A sheet having a thin layer of adhesive on one side is pressed onto the substrate over the ridge of ink to adhear the sheet to the substrate and conform the sheet to the ridge to give the appropriate appearance for the design. Alternatively, the sheet may be replaced by a solidified stratum of a metallic-based solution or powder which may be sprayed or electroplated, respectively, onto the substrate.

Abstract: A method of making a decorative, transparent laminate comprised of a thin layer of stone bonded by an adhesive to a transparent, rigid substrate material.

Abstract: In a method for laminating a plastic web onto a plastic substrate, the web is moved past an adhesive coating station where one surface is coated with a mixture made of solvent and resin particles. The substrate is moved past a cleaning station, where a surface is also coated with a mixture made of solvent and resin. After the web and substrate pass through drying chambers, the coated surfaces are pressed together with rollers and heat is applied. The method is particularly suitable for laminating strips bearing a woodgrain pattern onto extruded thermoplastic members which are thereafter cut into segments for use in making prefabricated window systems.

Abstract: A motor vehicle glazing prepared for bonding with the window frame of a motor vehicle body is provided with a profile bead and a single tear-away cord. The profile bead serves as an intermediate body between the glazing surface and an assembly adhesive. In the area coming in contact with the assembly adhesive the width of the profile bead is selected to inhibit the lateral overflow of the assembly adhesive over the profile bead during installation. A tear-away cord is placed inside the profile bead or in its immediate vicinity to shear through the profile bead when removing glazing. The profile bead itself or the adhesive bonding of the profile bead to the glazing surface is shaped so that the width of the section of profile bead to be sheared through by the tear-away cord is substantially smaller than the width of the area coming in contact with the assembly adhesive.

Abstract: A translucent and variegated resin impregnated decorative paper laminate having the visual three-dimensional effect of depth and to a method of manufacturing the same which comprises laminating a plurality of highly absorbent, transparent paper sheets impregnated with a resin under heat and pressure sufficient to form a unified and stratified laminate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a window pane employing beveled glass plates formed into a plurality of different clusters. Each cluster includes a connecting plate extending outwardly which has a standardized width that can be joined with a standard linear piece of beveled plate glass. Unique corner, link, and crown clusters are employed, each including, preferably, a pair of connecting plates which are spaced apart the same distance as other connecting plates in adjoining clusters.

Abstract: A method of making a window pane that has a plurality of glass pieces arranged in a predetermined pattern and joined at adjacent edges by cames having flanges on both faces of the pane. The method includes the steps of making a mold of both faces of a master window to be duplicated, positioning pieces of glass which are copies of these used to make the original onto the molded surface of one mold with the edges of each piece of glass adjoining the open channel pattern of the mold, said pattern produced by the cames of the master window. The faces of the mold portions are joined, clamping the glass pieces between them. Moldable, colored resin is introduced to fill the spaces between the glass pieces and allowed to set. The finished article is then removed from the mold and has cames which faithfully duplicate in pattern, color and texture the leaded cames of the original.

Abstract: An improved pellicle for use in projection printing comprises a pellicle in which the transparent film is formed from a specific polyvinyl butyral resin from a casting composition which is a mixture of the specific polyvinyl butyral resin and dimethylformamide.

Abstract: Process for the production of contact strips on substrates, especially on plates of mineral glass. These substrates are provided with an electrically conductive surface coating which is coated on the side facing away from the substrate with at least one surface layer of a dielectric material. For the production of the contact strips, a noble metal suspension in a liquid is deposited according to the invention on the surface layer in the pattern of the contact strips. Then the substrate with the pack of layers is exposed to a heat treatment at at least 100.degree. C. until a lowered total resistance occurs through the conductive surface coating between the contact strips.

Abstract: A device for mounting a transparency. The device includes back and front sheets of transparent plastic. The outer edges of the sheets are continuously bonded together. In a preferred embodiment, an opaque coating on the front sheet defines one or more generally rectangular windows. Each window is variously sized to permit the transparency to be viewed therethrough but to prevent light from leaking around the transparency. The sheets are continuously bonded together along three sides of the window to form a pocket between the sheets for mounting the transparency. A slit is formed along a fourth side of the window for inserting the transparency into the pocket.

Abstract: A translucent laminated article comprised of an acrylic sheet spacedly located between a front and a rear protective sheet, the latter two being made of transparent window glass. The article further includes intermediate laminations of glass pieces bonded on the inner surface of each of the front and rear protective sheets, respectively. The acrylic sheet is frosted and/or grooved. An effect of perspective is obtained.

Abstract: An electrically heatable transparent panel (1) comprises spaced electrically conductive bus strips (2, 3) interconnected by electrically conductive heating means (4) deposited on a substrate (5) of glazing material.To reduce the visual obtrusiveness of the heating means (4) as compared with linear heating elements as conventionally used in heatable rear windows or motor vehicles, and for other purposes, the heating means comprises electrically conductive enamel deposited meshwise on the substrate, the interstices of the mesh having a maximum dimension of 10 mm or less, and substantially no individual line of mesh has a width greater than 0.5 mm.

Abstract: A method is provided for minimizing radiative heat transfer and maximizing the transmission of visible light through a window having at least one pane. The method comprises the step of applying a transparent conductive polymer layer to a face of the pane, the polymer layer being reflective and absorptive in an infrared region of the electromagnetic spectrum and being transparent in the visible region of the spectrum, and having a transparancy ratio greater than 2.

Abstract: A laminated structure [10; 20; 30] formed of a ceramic color layer and a conductive layer comprises a ceramic color layer [2; 22; 32] formed on the surface of plate glass [11] and a conductive layer [3] formed on the surface of said ceramic color layer and containing silver ions. At least a partial layer [2; 22b; 32b] constituting said ceramic color layer and located on the side on which said conductive layer is formed is comprised of any one of a ceramic layer [2; 22b] containing a reducing agent and a ceramic layer [32b] having a higher melting point.

Abstract: A light transmissive structure made from stones and particularly crystal clusters and a method for making same is disclosed in which the stone is mounted to a preferably transparent or translucent back using an adhesive which is clear after hardening and does not discolor, so that when assembled, the structure will withstand normal handling and mounting into a desired structure without breaking.

Abstract: A sign with an etched or embossed appearance comprises a transparent substrate on which an extraordinarily thick ridge of viscous ink has been deposited to form a design. For an embossed appearance, the ridge of ink is uniformly smooth. For an etched appearance, the ridge of ink is formed with a textured pattern. A sheet having a thin layer of adhesive on one side is pressed onto the substrate over the ridge of ink to adhere the sheet to the substrate and conform the sheet to the ridge to give the appropriate appearance for the design.

Abstract: A fluorescent adhesive tape for use as a highlighter to apply to a support with writing, consisting of a transparent or semi-transparent film to which there are applied a layer of fluorescent colored ink of high dry-substance content, and a layer of adhesive of low adhesive power which allows removal from said support without alteration of the support itself or of the writing.Said adhesive tape can be applied to exercise books, magazines, books etc., for school, the office and the home, and finds use in many other sectors.

Abstract: An automobile glazing (1,7) is equipped with one or two profile barriers (2; 9,10; 12,13; 20,21) which are used to impede the expansion of a bead of glue that secures the glazing to the fastening metal sheet of a window opening of an automobile body. The profile barriers comprise a setting adhesive mass that has been deposited on an opaque layer 5 to which it adheres. The profile barriers are deposited on the immediate periphery of the glazing by extrusion of the viscous adhesive mass.

Abstract: A component for window-frames has a plurality of flat glass elements bonded to a flat transparent backing pane. The flat glass elements have chamfered edges placed side by side in order to achieve the appearance of "leaded lights".

Abstract: Attached onto a windshield of laminated safety glass for an automobile in the upper region of its face inside the passenger compartment of the vehicle is a shaped panel extending preferably over its entire width, which serves as a support and/or casing for various functional elements such as sun visors, a rear view mirror, speakers and/or automobile clock. This shaped panel, which is equipped with these functional elements, is attached to windshield before mounting it onto the body of the vehicle. In this way, the work done on the vehicle assembly line is simplified.

Abstract: Light transmitting glass having at least one surface area which is matted by surface pits, including an etched surface area having a population of merging or contiguous surface pits of polyhedral form, each pit having a small area so that at least 30% of visible light normally incident on the at least one surface is diffusely transmitted through the surface and the at least one surface having a total luminous transmittance of normally incident visible light of not less than TT-10 where TT is the total luminous transmittance through the same surface prior to etching expressed as a percentage of the total incident visible light.

Abstract: This invention relates to devices and methods of manufacturing ornamental metals and castings using a pattern plate having a parting line where half of the pattern is on the drag side and half of the pattern is on the cope side and the apertures of the drag side are sufficiently larger than the corresponding apertures of the cope side, such that when the impact surfaces of the matchplate are pressed into the flask, a recess is formed around the entire perimeter of the apertures and cut glass inserts, especially stained glass, are positioned in the recesses and affixed into place by use of a sealant.

Abstract: There are disclosed decorative products such as lampshades, vitrages, or wall and table ornaments made of plastic material and having a decorative pattern made of metal bonded to the plastic, wherein the thickness of the metal bonded to the plastic is uniform.

Abstract: A cover film for use in microscopy which has an excellent adhesion with a slide glass and does not cause blocking during storage is obtained by coating a solution of a polymer adhesive having a glass transition temperature of at least 50.degree. C. in an organic solvent on a transparent substrate and evaporating the organic solvent.

Abstract: A paper product includes both means for preventing images from being copied from the paper product by use of a xerographic photocopier; and means for enabling detection of the paper product when the paper product is transported through an interrogation zone of an article surveillance system.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photographic resin coated paper which is excellent in surface quality. This photographic resin coated paper comprises a paper or synthetic paper substrate having on at least one surface a layer of resin composition comprising a reisn and a titanium dioxide pigment which is prepared by the external seed method and milled by a fluid energy mill. The titanium dioxide pigment is preferably surface treated with an inorganic surface treating agent such as hydrous aluminum oxide. The resin is preferably a thermoplastic resin such as a polyolefin resin.

Abstract: A simulated etched glass window (10) which is applied on a glass pane (11 and/or 12) using a unique liquid mixture of an ink and varnish and dried to form a design (13). An insulated glass window with the design is particularly described. The design visually duplicates true etched glass and strengthens the glass pane.

Abstract: A protective device for window panes which are susceptible to scratching, particularly the window panes in folding convertible tops of vehicles. The pane is at its circumference welded into an envelope of covering material which forms a window frame. The covering material is sewed together with the window panel. During the manufacture and assembly of the convertible top, the window pane is provided with the cover of a material which is mechanically weak but soft and neutral relative to the pane material and of a foil having a high mechanical strength. The protective cover is sewed together with the window pane and the envelope of covering material. For an easy removal of the edge regions, the protective cover is provided with tooth-like or interrupted edge portions.

Abstract: A method of producing a laminated or resin bonded glazing unit comprising introducing an exothermically setting liquid resin material between a pair of spaced apart glazing panels and allowing the resin material to set, wherein one of the glazing panels is a leaded, stained or decorative glazing panel.