A coated article including a first antireflective (AR) coating supported by a glass substrate, wherein the first coating can include, moving away from the glass substrate: a dielectric first high index layer; a dielectric first low index layer; a dielectric second high index layer; a dielectric second low index layer; a dielectric third high index layer; a dielectric first medium index layer; a dielectric third low index layer; and an overcoat layer; wherein the first coating contains no IR reflecting layer based on silver and/or gold; wherein, from the perspective of a viewer of the coated article, the first coating can be configured so that the coated article has a film side reflective ΔE* value of no greater than 3.0 upon heat treatment of at least about 580 degrees C. The ΔE* value(s) can be measured either with a substantially symmetrical/similar AR coating on the other side of the same glass substrate, or absent any AR coating on the other side of the glass substrate.
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
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HIGH SPRING FORCE SHUTTER FOR DYNAMIC SHADE, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer-based layer and layers on opposing surfaces thereof. A first voltage is applied to the transparent conductors to cause the shutter to extend to a closed position.
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
C23C 14/00 - Coating by vacuum evaporation, by sputtering or by ion implantation of the coating forming material
A detection system has an interface including a substrate supporting a conductive coating. Electrodes are provided to the substrate. A multiplexer provides current to the electrodes. A demultiplexer receives voltages from electrodes and provides corresponding signals to a controller. The controller receives these signals and determines therefrom an operation performed in connection with the interface by applying an algorithmic approach. Static interaction is recognizable, and machine learning can be used for gesture recognition and/or identification of other interaction types. The technology can be used in a broad array of applications, e.g., where it is desirable to sense interactions with a defined region such as, for example, in the case of touches, gestures, hovers, and/or the like.
A vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window unit includes an array of spacers provided between at least a pair of substrates, such as glass substrate. Certain example embodiments relate to a VIG window unit including spacers (e.g., pillars) of or including a metal alloy. The metal alloy of the spacer may be an amorphous metal alloy (e.g., Zr and/or Cu based amorphous alloy). Such metal alloy spacers advantageously reduce the thermal conductivity of the spacer array and can increase the center of glass R-value of the VIG window unit.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
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AN INSULATING GLASS UNIT, A METHOD OF MAKING SUCH AN INSULATING GLASS UNIT AND A METHOD OF OPERATING A DYNAMIC SHADE IN SUCH AN INSULATING GLASS UNIT, A SUBSTRATE
Electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates (102, 104) defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter (312). The shutter includes a resilient polymer- based layer and a conductive layer. A first voltage is applied to the transparent conductors to cause the shutter to extend to a closed position, and a second voltage is applied to a stop (504) to electrostatically hold the shutter (312) in the closed position. The first and second voltage levels can be reduced once the shutter (312) is extended to the closed position, the reduction to the first voltage level being greater than the reduction to the second voltage level.
E06B 9/264 - Combinations of lamellar blinds with roller shutters, screen windows, windows, or double panes; Lamellar blinds with special devices
E06B 9/42 - Parts or details of roller blinds, e.g. suspension devices, blind boxes
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
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MILLIMETER RADIO-WAVE SIGNAL COMPATIBILE ELECTROSTATICALLY-DRIVEN SHADE, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to electric potential driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer-based layer and layers on opposing surfaces thereof. A voltage is applied to the transparent conductors to cause the shutter to extend to a closed position. The units are adapted to selectively transmit or attenuate radio waves in at least one predetermined wavelength range. For instance, in certain example embodiments, units may be modified so as to be compatible with millimeter wave related technology.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
A coated article incudes a low-emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including a material such as silver or the like. The low-E coating is designed so that the coated article can realize a low U-value in combination with a high solar heat gain (g value). In the top dielectric portion of the coating above the silver, a high-low-high refractive index sequence is provided. This allows for a low U-value and a higher g value to be obtained for a given silver thickness. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, or in other suitable applications such as monolithic window applications, laminated windows, and/or the like.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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DYNAMIC SHADE WITH REACTIVE GAS COMPATIBLE DESICCANT, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Electric, potentially-driven shades (202a, 202b) usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates (102, 104) defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on- glass layers including a transparent conductor (306) and an insulator or dielectric film (308), as well as a shutter (312). The shutter includes a resilient polymer-based layer (402) and layers on opposing surfaces thereof. A first voltage is applied to the transparent conductors to cause the shutter to extend to a closed position.
B01J 20/04 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising compounds of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or magnesium
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositions; Sorbents for chromatography; Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
E06B 3/677 - Evacuating or filling the gap between the panes; Preventing condensation in the gap between the panes; Cleaning the gap between the panes
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MOTORIZED DYNAMIC SHADE WITH ELECTROSTATIC HOLDING, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
The invention relates to a motor-driven dynamic shade (202a, 202b) provided in an insulating glass (IG) unit, and associated methods. A spacer system (106) helps maintain first and second substrates (102, 104) in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another and defines a gap (108) therebetween. A shade (506) and a motor (502) are provided in the gap (108). The motor (502), provided close to a first peripheral edge of the IG unit, is dynamically controllable to cause the shade (506) to extend towards a second peripheral edge of the IG unit opposite the first peripheral edge and to cause the shade to retract from the second peripheral edge towards the first peripheral edge. The shade may be electrostatically couplable to one of the first and second substrates (102, 104) when the shade is extended via complementary electrostatic connection areas provided to the shade and the one of the first and second substrates.
Certain example embodiments relate to an insulating glass (IG) unit. A spacer is interposed between first and second substrates. The spacer helps maintain the substrates in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another, and helps define a cavity therebetween. First and second exterior surfaces of the spacer face interior surfaces of the first and second substrates, respectively. Third and fourth exterior surface of the spacer face towards and away from the cavity, respectively. A membrane is provided over at least a part of the fourth exterior surface of the spacer. A pin protrudes through holes in the third and fourth exterior surfaces of the spacer, and through the membrane. The pin is formed from an electrically conducting material. A structural seal for the IG unit is provided external to the spacer and at least partially surrounds a portion of the pin that protrudes through the membrane.
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
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CONTROL CIRCUITRY FOR DYNAMIC SHADE WITH ELECTROSTATIC HOLDING, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
The invention relates to circuitry for controlling dynamic shades and associated methods. An insulating glass (IG) unit includes a spacer system (106) helping to maintain first and second substrates (102, 104) in substantially parallel spaced apart relation to one another and to define a gap therebetween. The shade (202a, 202b) is interposed between the first and second substrates (102, 104). It includes a first conductive layer (306) provided on the interior major surface of the first substrate (102); and a shutter (312) including at least one polymer substrate (402), first and second conductive coatings (404), and first and second dielectric layers. The at least one polymer substrate (402) is extendible to a shutter closed position and retractable to a shutter open position. A control circuit (710) includes a boosting transformer (e.g., a flyback transformer) coupled to a power source and the shade (202a, 202b), with the boosting transformer being controllable to produce a voltage for charging the shade and to discharge accumulated shade capacitance.
A window unit is designed to prevent or reduce bird collisions therewith. The window unit may include first and second substrates (e.g., glass substrates) spaced apart from one another, wherein at least one of the substrates supports an ultraviolet (UV) reflecting coating for reflecting UV radiation so that birds are capable of more easily seeing the window. The UV reflecting coating is preferably patterned so that it is not provided across the entirety of the window unit. By making the window more visible to birds, bird collisions and bird deaths can be reduced. The UV reflecting coating is designed to have high UV reflectance across a large range of viewing angles.
A01M 29/08 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using visual means, e.g. scarecrows, moving elements, specific shapes, patterns or the like using reflection, colours or films with specific transparency or reflectivity
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
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COIL SKEW CORRECTION TECHNIQUES FOR ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. The on-glass transparent conductor may be patterned into different areas. If shutter coil skew is detected, voltage(s) may be applied one or more areas of the on-glass transparent conductor to compensate for or otherwise attempt to correct the detected coil skew.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
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LOW-E MATCHABLE COATED ARTICLES HAVING ABSORBER FILM AND CORRESPONDING METHODS
A low-E coating has good color stability (a low ΔΕ* value) upon heat treatment (HT). Thermal stability may be improved by the provision of an as-deposited crystalline or substantially crystalline layer of or including zinc oxide, doped with at least one dopant (e.g., Sn), immediately under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver; and/or by the provision of at least one dielectric layer of or including an oxide of zirconium. These have the effect of significantly improving the coating's thermal stability (i.e., lowering the ΔΕ* value). An absorber film may be designed to adjust visible transmission and provide desirable coloration, while maintaining durability and/or thermal stability. The dielectric layer (e.g., of or including an oxide of Zr) may be sputter-deposited so as to have a monoclinic phase in order to improve thermal stability.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE WITH IMPROVED SHADE EXTENSION CONTROL, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. The shutter extends towards a bottom stopper in a controlled manner by virtue of a conductivity difference that is introduced in an area proximate to the bottom stopper. This conductivity difference affects the electrostatic forces in that area in a manner that can be used to alter shutter extension speed.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 9/264 - Combinations of lamellar blinds with roller shutters, screen windows, windows, or double panes; Lamellar blinds with special devices
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE WITH ELECTROSTATIC SHADE RETRACTION, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes alternating conductive and dielectric layers, supported by one or more resilient polymer-based layers. A first set of electrostatic forces help cause the shutter to extend and remain in an extended position, whereas an electric field can be setup to help encourage the retraction of the shutter from an extended or at least partially extended position.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
E06B 9/264 - Combinations of lamellar blinds with roller shutters, screen windows, windows, or double panes; Lamellar blinds with special devices
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LOW-E MATCHABLE COATED ARTICLES HAVING ABSORBER FILM AND CORRESPONDING METHODS
A low-E coating has good color stability (a low ΔE* value) upon heat treatment (HT). Thermal stability may be improved by the provision of an as-deposited crystalline or substantially crystalline layer of or including zinc oxide, doped with at least one dopant (e.g., Sn), immediately under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver; and/or by the provision of at least one dielectric layer of or including an oxide of zirconium. These have the effect of significantly improving the coating's thermal stability (i.e., lowering the ΔE* value). An absorber film may be designed to adjust visible transmission and provide desirable coloration, while maintaining durability and/or thermal stability. The dielectric layer (e.g., of or including an oxide of Zr) may be sputter-deposited so as to have a monoclinic phase in order to improve thermal stability.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
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LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY METAL-POLYMER-METAL SANDWICH COMPOSITE SPACER SYSTEM FOR VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) UNITS, VIG UNITS INCLUDING COMPOSITE SPACERS, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to vacuum insulated glass (VIG) window units, and/or methods of making the same. A composite spacer system design helps improve VIG unit thermal performance by replacing high thermal conductivity spacers with composite designs. Decreasing the thermal conductivity of the spacer system can dramatically increase the center of glass R-value of the VIG unit. Certain example embodiments incorporate as spacers in a spacer system a low thermal conductivity metal-polymer-metal sandwich composite that benefits from a low thermal conductivity polymer (such as, for example, polyimide, polyamide, polyether ether keytone, or the like) in combination with the mechanical strength of metal or metallic top and bottom layers (e.g., formed from stainless steel, titanium, or the like).
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
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FLANGED TUBE FOR VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) UNIT EVACUATION AND HERMETIC SEALING, VIG UNIT INCLUDING FLANGED TUBE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units, and/or methods of making the same. The sealing tube or sealing material is provided within the VIG unit, thereby potentially eliminating the need for a protective cap and allowing for more freedom in handling, frame design, hybrid VIG construction, lamination, and the like. The sealing tube may be relocated to an internal area within a recessed pocket of a substrate at least in certain example embodiments. The VIG unit lacks a protruding pump-out tube or the like.
E06B 3/677 - Evacuating or filling the gap between the panes; Preventing condensation in the gap between the panes; Cleaning the gap between the panes
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
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PATTERNS FOR DETERRING BIRD COLLISIONS, ARTICLES INCLUDING SUCH PATTERNS, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments relate to making use of the difference in visually perceivable spectra as between humans and birds to create at least pseudo-random and generally non-repeating patterns that help deter birds from colliding with building facades and other transparent barriers, techniques for creating such patterns, articles including such patterns, and methods of making such articles. The patterns include design elements or areas of a UV-reflective material that is visible to birds and may or may not be easily perceivable to humans. The patterns may be created in accordance with a plurality of design rules embodied in a computer-implemented algorithm. Design rules relate to position, rotation, and/or size randomness of the design elements included in the pattern. Execution of the algorithm defines the pattern. Once the pattern is defined, the transparent substrate can have the pattern applied thereto via any suitable manufacturing technique.
C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
A01M 29/08 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus using visual means, e.g. scarecrows, moving elements, specific shapes, patterns or the like using reflection, colours or films with specific transparency or reflectivity
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
22.
LOW-E MATCHABLE COATED ARTICLES HAVING ABSORBER FILM AND CORRESPONDING METHODS
A low-E coating has good color stability (a low ΔE* value) upon heat treatment (HT). Thermal stability may be improved by the provision of an as-deposited crystalline or substantially crystalline layer of or including zinc oxide, doped with at least one dopant (e.g., Sn), immediately under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver; and/or by the provision of at least one dielectric layer of or including at least one of: (a) an oxide of silicon and zirconium, (b) an oxide of zirconium, and (c) an oxide of silicon. These have the effect of significantly improving the coating's thermal stability (i.e., lowering the ΔE* value). An absorber film may be designed to adjust visible transmission and provide desirable coloration, while maintaining durability and/or thermal stability.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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SAMPLE VIEWER INCLUDING GLASS SAMPLES, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments relate to a box or other viewer that accommodates one or more glass-inclusive samples and that is usable in a plurality of different configurations to facilitate evaluation of the sample(s) from indoor and outdoor viewing perspectives. The sample viewer is "convertible" between a transportation configuration and the indoor and outdoor viewing perspective configurations. For example, certain example embodiments may be used as glass-inclusive sample shipping and storage containers that transform into miniature mockup walls with little manual effort and with little risk of human viewers looking at glass the wrong way (e.g., a manner that would lead to a false impression of the visual aesthetic of the sample(s) therein). The glass-inclusive sample(s) may include one or more uncoated or coated glass sheets, insulated glass (IG) units, vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units, laminated products, and/or the like.
B65D 5/42 - Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper - Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
B65D 5/44 - Integral, inserted or attached portions forming internal or external fittings
B65D 6/00 - Containers having bodies formed by interconnecting or uniting two or more rigid, or substantially rigid, components made wholly or mainly of metal, plastics, wood or substitutes therefor
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
G01N 21/29 - Colour; Spectral properties, i.e. comparison of effect of material on the light at two or more different wavelengths or wavelength bands using visual detection
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INTERNAL TUBE FOR VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) UNIT EVACUATION AND HERMETIC SEALING, VIG UNIT INCLUDING INTERNAL TUBE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units, and/or methods of making the same. The sealing tube or sealing material is provided within the VIG unit, thereby potentially eliminating the need for a protective cap and allowing for more freedom in handling, frame design, hybrid VIG construction, lamination, and the like. The sealing tube may be relocated to an internal area within a recessed pocket of a substrate at least in certain example embodiments. The VIG unit lacks a protruding pump-out tube or the like.
E06B 3/677 - Evacuating or filling the gap between the panes; Preventing condensation in the gap between the panes; Cleaning the gap between the panes
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
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SYSTEMS AND/OR METHODS FOR PARALLAX CORRECTION IN LARGE AREA TRANSPARENT TOUCH INTERFACES
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to dynamically determining perspective for parallax correction purposes, e.g., in situations where large area transparent touch interfaces and/or the like are implemented. By leveraging computer vision software libraries and one or more cameras to detect the location of a user's viewpoint and a capacitive touch panel to detect a point that has been touched by that user in real time, it becomes possible to identify a three-dimensional vector that passes through the touch panel and towards any/all targets that are in the user's field of view. If this vector intersects a target, that target is selected as the focus of a user's touch and appropriate feedback can be given. These techniques advantageously make it possible for users to interact with one or more physical or virtual objects of interest "beyond" a transparent touch panel.
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/0481 - Interaction techniques based on graphical user interfaces [GUI] based on specific properties of the displayed interaction object or a metaphor-based environment, e.g. interaction with desktop elements like windows or icons, or assisted by a cursor's changing behaviour or appearance
G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
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INTEGRATED TUBE FOR VACUUM INSULATED GLASS (VIG) UNIT EVACUATION AND HERMETIC SEALING, VIG UNIT INCLUDING INTEGRATED TUBE, AND ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to vacuum insulated glass (VIG) units, and/or methods of making the same. An integrated pump-out tube is formed in a first substrate such that, when viewed in cross-section, the first glass substrate includes (a) first and second channel portions provided adjacent to opposite sides of a through-hole and (b) first and second sealing wall portions defined therebetween. An edge seal seals together the first and second substrates. A cavity is defined by the first and second substrates. Spacers provided between the first and second substrates in the cavity help maintain the first and second substrates in substantially parallel, spaced-apart relation to one another. The cavity is evacuated to a pressure less than atmospheric. The first and second sealing wall portions are preferentially heating to cause them to sag together and form a bridge covering the through-hole, hermetically sealing the VIG unit.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 3/677 - Evacuating or filling the gap between the panes; Preventing condensation in the gap between the panes; Cleaning the gap between the panes
27.
LOW-E MATCHABLE COATED ARTICLES HAVING DOPED SEED LAYER UNDER SILVER, AND CORRESPONDING METHODS
A low-E coating has good color stability (a low ΔE* value) upon heat treatment (HT). Thermal stability may be improved by the provision of an as-deposited crystalline or substantially crystalline layer of or including zinc oxide, doped with at least one dopant (e.g., Sn), immediately under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver; and/or by the provision of at least one dielectric layer of or including at least one of: (a) an oxide of silicon and zirconium, (b) an oxide of zirconium, and (c) an oxide of silicon. These have the effect of significantly improving the coating's thermal stability (i.e., lowering the ΔE* value).
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING INCLUSIONS IN FLOAT GLASS BASED ON SPECTRAL REFLECTANCE ANALYSIS
A method and/or system is provided for detecting and/or identifying inclusions (e.g., nickel sulfide based inclusions/defects) in glass such as soda-lime-silica based float glass. In certain example instances, during and/or after the glass-making process, following the stage in the float process where the glass sheet is formed and floated on a molten material (e.g., tin bath) and cooled or allowed to cool such as via an annealing lehr, energy such as infrared (IR) energy is directed at the resulting glass and reflectance at various wavelengths is analyzed to detect inclusions.
Certain example embodiments relate to an electronic device, including a user interface, and processing resources including at least one processor and a memory. The memory stores a program executable by the processing resources to simulate a view of an image through at least one viewer-selected product that is virtually interposed between a viewer using the electronic device and the image by performing functionality including: acquiring the image; facilitating viewer selection of the at least one product in connection with the user interface; retrieving display properties associated with the at least one viewer-selected product; generating, for each said viewer-selected product, a filter to be applied to the acquired image based on retrieved display properties; and generating, for display via the electronic device, an output image corresponding to the generated filter(s) being applied to the acquired image. The electronic device in certain example embodiments may be a smartphone, tablet, and/or the like.
A window unit (e.g., insulating glass (IG) window unit) is designed to reduce bird collisions therewith. The window unit may include two or three substrates and at least one of the substrates supports an ultraviolet (UV) reflecting coating. The UV reflecting coating may be patterned by a laser (e.g., femto laser) which is used to either entirely or partially remove (e.g., via laser ablation) a portion of the coating in a pattern, so that after patterning by the laser the patterned coating is either not provided across the entirety of the window unit and/or is non-uniform in UV reflection across the window unit so that the UV reflection differs across different areas of the window thereby making the window unit more visible to birds which can see UV radiation and detect that pattern.
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
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COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING ULTRA-FAST LASER TREATED SILVER-INCLUSIVE LAYER IN LOW-EMISSIVITY THIN FILM COATING, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to ultra-fast laser treatment of silver-inclusive (low-emissivity) low-E coatings, coated articles including such coatings, and/or associated methods. The low-E coating is formed on a substrate (e.g., borosilicate or soda lime silica glass), with the low-E coating including at least one sputter-deposited silver-based layer, and with each said silver-based layer being sandwiched between one or more dielectric layers. The low-E coating is exposed to laser pulses having a duration of no more than 10-12seconds, a wavelength of 355-500 nm, and an energy density of more than 30 kW/cm2. The exposing is performed so as to avoid increasing temperature of the low-E coating to more than 300 degrees C while also reducing (a) grain boundaries with respect to, and vacancies in, each said silver-based layer, (b) each said silver-based layer's refractive index, and (c) emissivity of the low-E coating compared to its as-deposited form.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND SILICON ZIRCONIUM OXYNITRIDE LAYER(S) AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A low-emissivity (low-E) coating includes first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers of or including a material such as silver. The coating includes a bottom dielectric portion including a layer of or including silicon zirconium oxynitride, and a center dielectric portion including a layer of or including zinc stannate. The coating is configured to realize a combination of desirable visible transmission, consistent and low emissivity values, thermal stability upon optional heat treatment such as thermal tempering, desirable U-value, desirable LSG value, and desirable coloration and/or reflectivity values to be achieved. In certain example embodiments, an absorber layer sandwiched between a pair of dielectric layers may be provided in. Coated articles herein may be used in the context of insulating glass (IG) window units, or in other suitable applications such as monolithic window applications, laminated windows, and/or the like.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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LOW-E MATCHABLE COATED ARTICLES HAVING DOPED SEED LAYER UNDER SILVER, AND CORRESPONDING METHODS
A low-E coating has good color stability (a low ΔE* value) upon heat treatment (HT). The provision of an as-deposited crystalline or substantially crystalline layer of or including zinc oxide, doped with at least one dopant (e.g., Sn), immediately under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver in a low-E coating has effect of significantly improving the coating's thermal stability (i.e., lowering the ΔE* value). One or more such crystalline, or substantially crystalline, layers may be provided under one or more corresponding IR reflecting layers comprising silver.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE WITH CIGS SOLAR CELL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
Insulating glass (IG) unit with electric potentially-driven shade (202a, 202b) and associated methods. In such a IG unit, a dynamically controllable shade (202a, 202b) is located between two substrates (102, 104) defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade (202a, 202b) includes on-glass layers (304) including a transparent conductor (306) and an insulator (308) or a dielectric film, as well as a shutter (312). The shutter includes a resilient polymer (402), a conductor (404), and optional ink (406). Holes (502), invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances. The shade includes a solar collector (GIGS) and conductive coatings.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
E06B 9/264 - Combinations of lamellar blinds with roller shutters, screen windows, windows, or double panes; Lamellar blinds with special devices
E06B 3/67 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges characterised by additional arrangements or devices for heat or sound insulation
H01L 31/0392 - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES NOT COVERED BY CLASS - Details thereof characterised by their semiconductor bodies characterised by their crystalline structure or particular orientation of the crystalline planes including thin films deposited on metallic or insulating substrates
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE WITH IMPROVED COIL STRENGTH, METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances. Material selection and/or processing helps improve coil strength.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE INCLUDING SHUTTER SUPPORTING SURFACE-MODIFIED CONDUCTIVE COATING, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances. The polymer may be surface modified, e.g., to promote diffuse reflection, total internal reflection, etc.
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE WITH IMPROVED COIL STRENGTH, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE INCLUDING SHUTTER SUPPORTING SURFACE-MODIFIED CONDUCTIVE COATING, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The shutter's conductor may have a modified surface, e.g., to promote diffuse reflection, reduce total internal reflection, etc. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.
E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshine; Similar screens for privacy or appearance
G02B 26/08 - Optical devices or arrangements for the control of light using movable or deformable optical elements for controlling the direction of light
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ELECTRIC POTENTIALLY-DRIVEN SHADE INCLUDING SHUTTER SUPPORTING SURFACE-MODIFIED CONDUCTIVE COATING, METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to electric, potentially-driven shades usable with insulating glass (IG) units, IG units including such shades, and/or associated methods. In such a unit, a dynamic shade is located between the substrates defining the IG unit, and is movable between retracted and extended positions. The dynamic shade includes on-glass layers including a transparent conductor and an insulator or dielectric film, as well as a shutter. The shutter includes a resilient polymer, a conductor, and optional ink. Holes, invisible to the naked eye, may be formed in the polymer. Those holes may be sized, shaped, and arranged to promote summertime solar energy reflection and wintertime solar energy transmission. The conductor may be transparent or opaque. When the conductor is reflective, overcoat layers may be provided to help reduce internal reflection. The polymer may be capable of surviving high-temperature environments and may be colored in some instances.
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, coatings having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, and/or methods of making the same. Metamaterial-inclusive coatings may be used, for example, in low-emissivity applications, providing for more true color rendering, low angular color dependence, and/or high light-to-solar gain. The metamaterial material may be a noble metal or other material, and the layer may be made to self-assemble by virtue of surface tensions associated with the noble metal or other material, and the material selected for use as a matrix. An Ag-based metamaterial layer may be provided below a plurality (e.g., 2, 3, or more) continuous and uninterrupted layers comprising Ag in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, barrier layers comprising TiZrOx may be provided between adjacent layers comprising Ag, as a lower-most layer in a low-E coating, and/or as an upper-most layer in a low-E coating.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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METAMATERIAL-INCLUSIVE LAYER WITH ANGULAR-INDEPENDENT COLORATION, COATING AND/OR COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING METAMATERIAL-INCLUSIVE LAYER, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, coatings having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, and/or methods of making the same. Metamaterial-inclusive coatings may be used, for example, in low-emissivity applications, providing for more true color rendering, low angular color dependence, and/or high light-to-solar gain. The metamaterial material may be a noble metal or other material, and the layer may be made to self-assemble by virtue of surface tensions associated with the noble metal or other material, and the material selected for use as a matrix. An Ag-based metamaterial layer may be provided below a plurality (e.g., 2, 3, or more) continuous and uninterrupted layers comprising Ag in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, barrier layers comprising TiZrOx may be provided between adjacent layers comprising Ag, as a lower-most layer in a low-E coating, and/or as an upper-most layer in a low-E coating.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
A coated glass substrate is disclosed. The coated glass substrate includes a coating containing at least one metal oxide containing a zinc oxide. The zinc of the zinc oxide is present in an amount of from 5 wt.% to 50 wt.% as determined according to XPS. The coated glass substrate has area surface roughness Sa or Sq of from about 5 nm to about 1,500 nm as determined via atomic force microscopy.
C03C 3/062 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight
C03C 3/112 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing halogen or nitrogen containing fluorine
C03C 8/04 - Frit compositions, i.e. in a powdered or comminuted form containing zinc
C03C 8/06 - Frit compositions, i.e. in a powdered or comminuted form containing halogen
C03C 8/14 - Glass frit mixtures having non-frit additions, e.g. opacifiers, colorants, mill additions
C03C 8/20 - Glass frit mixtures having non-frit additions, e.g. opacifiers, colorants, mill additions containing zirconium compounds
C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
C03C 17/04 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with glass by fritting glass powder
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, coatings having a metamaterial-inclusive layer, and/or methods of making the same. Metamaterial-inclusive coatings may be used, for example, in low-emissivity applications, providing for more true color rendering, low angular color dependence, and/or high light-to-solar gain. The metamaterial material may be a noble metal or other material, and the layer may be made to self-assemble by virtue of surface tensions associated with the noble metal or other material, and the material selected for use as a matrix. An Ag-based metamaterial layer may be provided below a plurality (e.g., 2, 3, or more) continuous and uninterrupted layers comprising Ag in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, barrier layers comprising TiZrOx may be provided between adjacent layers comprising Ag, as a lower-most layer in a low-E coating, and/or as an upper-most layer in a low-E coating.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
A coated glass substrate is disclosed as well as a method of making the coated glass substrate. The coated glass substrate comprises a glass substrate and a coating on a surface of the glass substrate wherein the coating includes a binder. The binder may include an interpenetrating network. For example, the network may include a crosslinked polyacrylate and a crosslinked polyacrylamide. In addition, the transparency of the coated substrate after one of the following conditions may be within 10% of the transparency of the coated substrate prior to the condition: (i) wherein the coated substrate is stored at a temperature of 0°C or less and then exposed to an environment at 21°C and 70% humidity or (ii) wherein the coated substrate is positioned within 100°C steam for one minute.
C03C 17/32 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material with synthetic or natural resins
C09D 133/06 - Homopolymers or copolymers of esters of esters containing only carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, the oxygen atom being present only as part of the carboxyl radical
C09D 133/26 - Homopolymers or copolymers of acrylamide or methacrylamide
C09D 155/00 - Coating composition based on homopolymers or copolymers, obtained by polymerisation reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds, not provided for in groups
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METHOD AND SYSTEM UTILIZING ELLIPSOMETRY TO DETECT CORROSION ON GLASS
An ellipsometry system (13) detects and/or identifies significant corrosion on glass (1), such as on soda-lime-silica based float glass. In certain example embodiments, there is provided a method and/or system (13) using ellipsometry to detect and/or identify significant corrosion on soda-lime-silica based glass, so that such significantly corroded glass (1) can be identified and not coated with a low-E coating and/or not used in applications where optical appearance is important. The ellipsometry system may be part of, or used in connection with, a sputtering apparatus/system (12) for sputter- depositing low-E coatings on glass, so that whether to pass a piece of glass to the sputtering apparatus/system is based on whether significant corrosion is detected on the glass.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
In certain example embodiments of this invention, a window unit may include a vacuum IG (VIG) unit as an inboard lite and a monolithic lite as an outboard lite. A dead air space may separate the inboard and outboard lites. Low-emissivity (low-E) coatings are provided in particular locations of the window unit in order to reduce the likelihood of thermal breakage by reducing the temperature of at least one of the glass substrates. For example, in certain example embodiments, low-E coatings are provided in particular locations of the window unit in order to reduce the temperature of a middle glass substrate of the structure, which in turn reduces the difference in temperature between the two glass substrates of the VIG unit, thereby reducing the likelihood of thermal breakage of the window.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
A coated glass substrate is disclosed as well as a method of making the coated glass substrate. The coated glass substrate contains a glass substrate and a coating containing a hybrid network comprising at least two oxides. The coating exhibits a coefficient of friction of less than 0.12 when measured according to ASTM D7027. The coating exhibits a critical scratch load of at least about 10 kg as measured according to ASTM test C1624-05.
A method and/or system for reducing glass failures following tempering from inclusions, such as nickel sulfide based inclusions. During at least part of a cooling down period of a thermal tempering process, additional energy is directed at inclusion(s), such as nickel sulfide based inclusion(s), in the glass. The glass may be soda-lime-silica based float glass. The additional energy may be in the form of, for example, visible and/or infrared (IR) light from at least one light source that is directed toward the nickel sulfide based inclusion(s).
C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
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METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING INCLUSIONS IN FLOAT GLASS BASED ON WAVELENGTH(S) ANALYSIS
A method and/or system is provided for detecting inclusions (e.g., nickel sulfide based inclusions/defects) in soda-lime-silica based glass, such as float glass. In certain example instances, during and/or after the glass-making process, following the stage in the float process where the glass sheet is formed and floated on a molten material (e.g., tin bath) and cooled or allowed to cool such as via an annealing lehr, light is directed at the resulting glass and reflection of various wavelengths (e.g., red and blue wavelengths) is analyzed to detect inclusions.
A screen including a capacitive touch panel, such as a projected capacitive touch panel. The touch panel includes first and second glass substrates, one of which is patterned (e.g., etched with acid or the like) to form a diffuser. A conductive coating is formed on the patterned surface of the diffuser glass substrate and is patterned into a plurality of electrodes for the touch panel. The system, including an optional projector, may be used as an interactive transparent display for augmented reality applications such as storefronts. The touch panel may also be used in applications such as capacitive touch panels for controlling showers, appliances, vending machines, electronics, electronic devices, and/or the like.
A multi-layer conductive coating is substantially transparent to visible light, contains at least one conductive layer that is sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers, and may be used as an electrode and/or conductive trace in a capacitive touch panel. The multi-layer conductive coating may contain a dielectric layer(s), and may be used in applications such as capacitive touch panels for controlling showers, appliances, vending machines, electronics, electronic devices, and/or the like. In certain example embodiments, different electrodes of the touch panel may be formed by different silver based layers of the same or different multi-layer coatings. In patterning the electrodes, different laser scribing wavelengths may be used to pattern different respective conductive layers, of the same or different multi-layer coating(s), in certain example embodiments.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
B32B 7/00 - Layered products characterised by the relation between layers; Layered products characterised by the relative orientation of features between layers, or by the relative values of a measurable parameter between layers, i.e. products comprising layers having different physical, chemical or physicochemical propert; Layered products characterised by the interconnection of layers
A coated glass substrate is disclosed as well as a method of making the coated glass substrate. In one embodiment, the coated glass substrate includes a glass substrate and a coating on a surface of the glass substrate wherein the coating includes a polycationic polymer and wherein the coated glass substrate has (1) a Delta of greater than 165, (2) an average corrosion percent of less than 7%, or (3) both. The coating provides a glass substrate with improved anti-corrosion properties.
A coated glass substrate is disclosed as well as a method of making the coated glass substrate. The coated glass substrate includes a glass substrate and a coating on a surface of the glass substrate wherein the coating includes a polycationic polymer and a polyoxazoline. The coating provides a glass substrate with improved anti-corrosion properties.
A01N 25/08 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators, characterised by their forms, or by their non-active ingredients or by their methods of application; Substances for reducing the noxious effect of the active ingredients to organisms other than pests containing solids as carriers or diluents
22) and/or silicon nitride, and may be used in applications such as capacitive touch panels for controlling showers, appliances, vending machines, electronics, electronic devices, and/or the like. The coating may have increased resistivity, and thus reduced conductivity, compared to pure silver layers of certain coatings, in order to allow the silver-based coating to be more suitable for use as touch panel electrode(s).
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
A multi-layer conductive coating is substantially transparent to visible light, contains at least one conductive layer comprising silver that is sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers, and may be used as an electrode and/or conductive trace in a capacitive touch panel. The multi-layer conductive coating may contain a dielectric layer(s), and may be used in applications such as capacitive touch panels for controlling showers, appliances, vending machines, electronics, electronic devices, and/or the like. In certain example embodiments, different electrodes of the touch panel may have different resistance, with the respective silver-based structures of various electrodes being different from one another to provide different resistance for different electrodes.
A47K 11/02 - Dry closets, e.g. incinerator closets
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING NOBLE METAL AND POLYMERIC HYDROGENATED DIAMOND LIKE CARBON COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL AND PHOTOCATALYTIC PROPERTIES, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles including noble metal (e.g., Ag) and polymeric hydrogenated diamond like carbon (DLC) (e.g., a-C:H, a-C:H:O) composite material having antibacterial and photocatalytic properties, and/or methods of making the same. A glass substrate supports a buffer layer, a matrix comprising the noble metal and DLC, a proton- conducting layer that may comprising zirconium oxide in certain example embodiments, and a layer comprising titanium oxide. The layer comprising titanium oxide may be photocatalytic and optionally may further include carbon and/or nitrogen. The proton-conducting layer may facilitate the creation of electron-hole pairs and, in turn, promote the antibacterial properties of the coated article. The morphology of the layer comprising titanium oxide and/or channels formed therein may enable Ag ions produced from matrix to migrate therethrough.
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
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COATED ARTICLE INCLUDING NOBLE METAL AND POLYMERIC HYDROGENATED DIAMOND LIKE CARBON COMPOSITE MATERIAL HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL AND PHOTOCATALYTIC PROPERTIES, AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to coated articles including noble metal (e.g., Ag) and polymeric hydrogenated diamond like carbon (DLC) (e.g., a-C:H, a-C:H:O) composite material having antibacterial and photocatalytic properties, and/or methods of making the same. A glass substrate supports a buffer layer, a matrix comprising the noble metal and DLC, a proton- conducting layer that may comprising zirconium oxide in certain example embodiments, and a layer comprising titanium oxide. The layer comprising titanium oxide may be photocatalytic and optionally may further include carbon and/or nitrogen. The proton-conducting layer may facilitate the creation of electron-hole pairs and, in turn, promote the antibacterial properties of the coated article. The morphology of the layer comprising titanium oxide and/or channels formed therein may enable Ag ions produced from matrix to migrate therethrough.
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
60.
IG WINDOW UNIT INCLUDING LAMINATED SUBSTRATES FOR PREVENTING BIRD COLLISIONS
This invention relates to an insulating glass (IG) window unit designed to prevent or reduce bird collisions therewith. The IG window unit includes at least first, second and third substrates (e.g., glass substrates). At least one of the substrates supports an ultraviolet (UV) reflecting coating for reflecting UV radiation so that birds are capable of more easily seeing the window, and wherein at least two of the substrates are laminated to one another via a polymer-based laminating film (e.g., of or including PVB, EVA, or SGP) that may have a high UV absoprtion. The UV reflecting coating is preferably patterned so that it is not provided across the entirety of the IG window unit. By making the window more visible to birds, bird collisions and bird deaths can be reduced. The provision of the laminated substrates in the IG window unit is particularly advantageous for bird collision windows, because it can further reduce bird collisions by providing an increased contrast ratio, improve durability, and improve processing.
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
61.
DURABLE ELECTROCHROMIC DEVICE INCLUDING TUNGSTEN OXIDE FILM PREPARED IN HIGH ION BOMBARDMENT AND LOW PRESSURE DEPOSITION ENVIRONMENT AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
G02F 1/15 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on an electrochromic effect
62.
MODULAR WINDOW ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF INSTALLATION AND MODIFICATION
A frame assembly for a modular window assembly for an opening in a structure comprises a main structural frame defining an electrical enclosure and being mountable to the structure, a removable exterior frame mountable to the main structural frame and defining an angled lip for water runoff, the removable exterior frame being configured to secure an outer glass pane of a set of glass panes of the modular window assembly, an insulating feature between the main structural frame and the removable exterior frame and configured to prevent thermal conduction therebetween, and at least one vapor neutralizer between the main structural frame and the removable exterior frame and configured to prevent moisture from accumulating within the modular window assembly. One primary benefit of this modular window assembly is the ability to swap out some or all of the set of glass panes and replace them with new glass technology as developed.
E06B 1/02 - Base frames, i.e. template frames for openings in walls or the like, provided with means for securing a further rigidly-mounted frame; Special adaptations of frames to be fixed therein
E06B 3/26 - Compound frames, i.e. one frame within or behind another
E06B 3/28 - Wing frames not characterised by the manner of movement with additional removable glass panes or the like, framed or unframed
E04D 13/147 - Junctions of roof sheathings to chimneys or other parts extending above the roof specially adapted for inclined roofs
E06B 3/263 - Frames with special provision for insulation
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TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE COATING FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCH PANEL WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONAL FILM(S)
A multi-layer conductive coating is substantially transparent to visible light, contains at least one conductive layer comprising silver that is sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers, and may be used as an electrode and/or conductive trace in a capacitive touch panel. The multi-layer conductive coating may contain a dielectric layer of or including zirconium oxide (e.g., ZrO2) and/or silicon nitride, and may be used in applications such as capacitive touch panels for controlling showers, appliances, vending machines, electronics, electronic devices, and/or the like. The touch panel may further include a functional film(s) which may be one or more of: an index-matching film, an antiglare film, an anti-fingerprint film, and anti-microbial film, a scratch resistant film, and/or an antireflective (AR) film.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
B32B 19/00 - Layered products essentially comprising natural mineral fibres or particles, e.g. asbestos, mica
64.
TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE COATING FOR CAPACITIVE TOUCH PANEL
22), silicon nitride, and /or tin oxide in certain embodiments, and may be used in applications such as capacitive touch panels for controlling showers, appliances, vending machines, electronics, electronic devices, and/or the like.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
G06F 3/00 - Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
B32B 17/00 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like
A laser beam(s) is used to cut heat strengthened (e.g., thermally tempered) glass. The heat strengthened glass may be coated in certain example embodiments, such as with a multi-layer low-emissivity (low-E) coating and/or an antireflective (AR) coating. It has been found that focusing the laser beam(s) in a tensile stress zone, in a central area of the heat strengthened glass (as opposed to in a compression stress zone), during a cutting process provides for improved cutting characteristics to avoid and/or reduce fragmenting of the glass and to provide for a clean cut edge. The wavelength emitted from the laser may be tailored based on spectral characteristics of the coating.
C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
C03B 33/09 - Severing cooled glass by thermal shock
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
66.
TECHNIQUES FOR LASER ABLATION/SCRIBING OF COATINGS IN PRE-AND POST-LAMINATED ASSEMBLIES, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for laser ablating/scribing peripheral edges of a coating (e.g., a low-emissivity, mirror, or other coating) on a glass or other substrate in a pre- or post- laminated assembly, pre- or post-assembled insulated glass unit, and/or other product, in order to slow or prevent corrosion of the coating. For example, a 1064 nm or other wavelength laser may be used to scribe lines into the metal and/or metallic layer(s) in a low-emissivity or other coating provided in an already-laminated or already-assembled insulated glass unit or other product, e.g., around its periphery. The scribe lines decrease electron mobility from the center of the coating to the environment and, thus, slow and sometimes even prevent the onset of electrochemical corrosion. Associated products, methods, and kits relating to same also are contemplated herein.
B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
B23K 26/364 - Laser etching for making a groove or trench, e.g. for scribing a break initiation groove
67.
TECHNIQUES FOR LASER ABLATION/SCRIBING OF COATINGS IN PRE-AND POST-ASSEMBLED INSULATED GLASS UNITS, AND/OR ASSOCIATED METHODS
Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for laser ablating/scribing peripheral edges of a coating (e.g., a low-emissivity, mirror, or other coating) on a glass or other substrate in a pre- or post- laminated assembly, pre- or post-assembled insulated glass unit, and/or other product, in order to slow or prevent corrosion of the coating. For example, a 1064 nm or other wavelength laser may be used to scribe lines into the metal and/or metallic layer(s) in a low-emissivity or other coating provided in an already-laminated or already-assembled insulated glass unit or other product, e.g., around its periphery. The scribe lines decrease electron mobility from the center of the coating to the environment and, thus, slow and sometimes even prevent the onset of electrochemical corrosion. Associated products, methods, and kits relating to same also are contemplated herein.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
68.
HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE WITH SUBSTOICHIOMETRIC ZIRCONIUM OXIDE BASED LAYER AND CORRESPONDING METHOD
A method and/or system is provided for detecting inclusions (e.g., nickel sulfide based inclusions/defects) in soda-lime-silica based glass, such as float glass. In certain example instances, during and/or after the glass-making process, following the stage in the float process where the glass sheet is formed and floated on a molten material (e.g., tin bath) and cooled or allowed to cool such as via an annealing lehr, visible light from an intense visible light source(s) is directed at the resulting glass and thermal imaging is used to detect inclusions based on a temperature difference between the inclusions and surrounding float glass. In another example embodiment, inclusion detection may be performed without exposure of the glass to light from a light source(s). Inclusions and surrounding glass may cool at different rates and be at different temperatures just prior to and/or after an annealing lehr, and a difference in residual temperature between inclusions and surrounding glass may be detected via thermal imaging and identified to identify inclusion(s).
C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
A glass article comprising a glass substrate and a coating on a surface of the glass substrate is disclosed. The coating comprises a glass frit and a binder comprising an interpenetrating polymer network. The interpenetrating polymer network comprises a crosslinked polyol resin, a second crosslinked resin, and a third resin. A method of forming the glass article containing the coating is also disclosed.
C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
C03C 17/32 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material with synthetic or natural resins
71.
LAMINATED WINDOW INCLUDING DIFFERENT GLASS SUBSTRATES WITH LOW-E COATING ADJACENT VEHICLE OR BUILDING INTERIOR AND/OR METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
A laminated vehicle window has different glass substrates and a low- emissivity (low-E) coating on an interior surface thereof, so that the low-E coating is to be located adjacent and exposed to the vehicle interior. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating includes a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer of a material such as indium-tin-oxide (ITO). In certain example embodiments, the exterior glass substrate contains more iron, and is thus more absorbing of IR radiation, than the interior glass substrate.
C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
C03C 3/095 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing rare earths
C03C 4/02 - Compositions for glass with special properties for coloured glass
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
Certain example embodiments relate to speech privacy systems and/or associated methods. The techniques described herein disrupt the intelligibility of the perceived speech by, for example, superimposing onto an original speech signal a masking replica of the original speech signal in which portions of it are smeared by a time delay and/or amplitude adjustment, with the time delays and/or amplitude adjustments oscillating over time. In certain example embodiments, smearing of the original signal may be generated in frequency ranges corresponding to formants, consonant sounds, phonemes, and/or other related or non-related information-carrying building blocks of speech. Additionally, or in the alternative, annoying reverberations particular to a room or area in low frequency ranges may be "cut out" of the replica signal, without increasing or substantially increasing perceived loudness.
G10L 21/16 - Transforming into a non-visible representation
G10K 11/175 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effects; Masking sound
H04K 1/02 - Secret communication by adding a second signal to make the desired signal unintelligible
H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures
Certain example embodiments relate to speech privacy systems and/or associated methods. The techniques described herein disrupt the intelligibility of the perceived speech by, for example, superimposing onto an original speech signal a masking replica of the original speech signal in which portions of it are smeared by a time delay and/or amplitude adjustment, with the time delays and/or amplitude adjustments oscillating over time. In certain example embodiments, smearing of the original signal may be generated in frequency ranges corresponding to formants, consonant sounds, phonemes, and/or other related or non-related information-carrying building blocks of speech. Additionally, or in the alternative, annoying reverberations particular to a room or area in low frequency ranges may be "cut out" of the replica signal, without increasing or substantially increasing perceived loudness.
G10L 21/16 - Transforming into a non-visible representation
G10K 11/175 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effects; Masking sound
H04K 1/02 - Secret communication by adding a second signal to make the desired signal unintelligible
H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures
74.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REDUCING ANNOYING REVERBERATION
Certain example embodiments relate to speech privacy systems and/or associated methods. The techniques described herein disrupt the intelligibility of the perceived speech by, for example, superimposing onto an original speech signal a masking replica of the original speech signal in which portions of it are smeared by a time delay and/or amplitude adjustment, with the time delays and/or amplitude adjustments oscillating over time. In certain example embodiments, smearing of the original signal may be generated in frequency ranges corresponding to formants, consonant sounds, phonemes, and/or other related or non-related information-carrying building blocks of speech. Additionally, or in the alternative, annoying reverberations particular to a room or area in low frequency ranges may be "cut out" of the replica signal, without increasing or substantially increasing perceived loudness.
G10K 11/175 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effects; Masking sound
Certain example embodiments relate to speech privacy systems and/or associated methods. The techniques described herein disrupt the intelligibility of the perceived speech by, for example, superimposing onto an original speech signal a masking replica of the original speech signal in which portions of it are smeared by a time delay and/or amplitude adjustment, with the time delays and/or amplitude adjustments oscillating over time. In certain example embodiments, smearing of the original signal may be generated in frequency ranges corresponding to formants, consonant sounds, phonemes, and/or other related or non-related information-carrying building blocks of speech. Additionally, or in the alternative, annoying reverberations particular to a room or area in low frequency ranges may be "cut out" of the replica signal, without increasing or substantially increasing perceived loudness.
G10L 21/16 - Transforming into a non-visible representation
G10K 11/175 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effects; Masking sound
H04K 1/02 - Secret communication by adding a second signal to make the desired signal unintelligible
H04K 3/00 - Jamming of communication; Counter-measures
G10L 25/87 - Detection of discrete points within a voice signal
G10L 25/18 - Speech or voice analysis techniques not restricted to a single one of groups characterised by the type of extracted parameters the extracted parameters being spectral information of each sub-band
76.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND HIGH INDEX NITRIDED DIELECTRIC FILM HAVING MULTIPLE LAYERS
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index dielectric multilayer film. The high index dielectric multilayer film may be of or include a first high index layer of or including ZrSiN and/or ZrSiAIN, and a second high index layer of or including titanium oxide (e.g., T1O2). The first high index layer of or including ZrSiN and/or ZrSiAIN may be amorphous or substantially amorphous, and the second high index layer of or including titanium oxide may be substantially crystalline in certain example embodiments. The low-E coating may be used in applications such as monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or the like.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
77.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND HIGH INDEX NITRIDED DIELECTRIC LAYERS
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and a plurality of high refractive index dielectric layers of or including a nitride of Zr and Al. In certain example embodiments, the high refractive index dielectric layers of or including a nitride of Zr and Al may be amorphous or substantially amorphous so as to allow the low-E coating to better withstand optional heat treatment (HT) such as thermal tempering. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating may be used in applications such as monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window unit, vehicle windows, of the like.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
78.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND DOPED TITANIUM OXIDE BI-LAYER FILM DIELECTRIC AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index bi-layer film of or including doped titanium oxide (e.g., TiO2 doped with at least one additional element). The titanium oxide based bi-layer film may be of or include a first titanium oxide based layer doped with a first element, and an adjacent second titanium oxide based layer doped with a different second element.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
79.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND YTTRIUM INCLUSIVE HIGH INDEX NITRIDED DIELECTRIC LAYER
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one yttrium (Y) inclusive high index nitrided dielectric layer. In certain example embodiments, the yttrium inclusive high index nitrided dielectric layer(s) may be of or include one or more of YZrSiAlN, YZrSiN, YSiN, and/or YSiAlN. The high index layer may be a transparent dielectric high index layer, with a high refractive index (n) and low k value, in preferred embodiments and may be provided for antireflection purposes and/or visible transmission purposes, and/or for improving thermal stability. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating may be used in applications such as monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or the like.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
80.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) HAFNIUM INCLUSIVE HIGH INDEX NITRIDED DIELECTRIC LAYER
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one hafnium (Hf) inclusive high index nitrided dielectric layer. In certain example embodiments, the hafnium inclusive high index nitrided dielectric layer(s) may be of or include one or more of HfSiAlN, HfZrSiAIN, HfSiN, HfAIN, and/or HfAlZrN. The high index layer may be a transparent dielectric high index layer, with a high refractive index (n) and/or low k value. In example embodiments, the low-E coating may be used in applications such as monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units, vehicle windows, or the like.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
81.
IG WINDOW UNIT HAVING TRIPLE SILVER COATING AND DIELECTRIC COATING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF GLASS SUBSTRATE
An insulating glass (IG) window unit including first and second glass substrates that are spaced apart from each other. At least one of the glass substrate has a triple silver low-emissivity (low-E) coating on one major side thereof, and a dielectric coating for improving angular stability on the other major side thereof.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
82.
COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING PROTECTIVE DOPED SILVER LAYER FOR PROTECTING SILVER BASED IR REFLECTING LAYER(S), AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating supported by a glass substrate. The low-E coating includes at least one silver (Ag) based infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) that is provided adjacent to and contacting at least one protective metallic or substantially metallic doped silver layer in order to improve chemical durability characteristics of the low-E coating. The silver based IR reflecting layer and adjacent protective doped silver layer are part of a low emissivity (low-E) coating, and may be sandwiched between at least transparent dielectric layers. A barrier layer including Ni and/or Cr may be provided over and directly contacting the protective doped silver layer in order to further improve durability of the low-E coating.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
83.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYERS(S) AND DOPED TITANIUM OXIDE DIELECTRIC LAYER(S) AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index layer of or including titanium oxide and at least one additional metal. A doped titanium oxide layer(s) is designed and deposited in a manner so as to be amorphous or substantially amorphous (as opposed to crystalline) in the low-E coating, so as to better withstand optional heat treatment (HT) such as thermal tempering and reduce haze. The high index layer may be a transparent dielectric high index layer in preferred embodiments, which may be provided for antireflection purposes and/or color adjustment purposes, in addition to having thermal stability.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
84.
COATED ARTICLE WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND OVERCOAT FOR IMPROVING SOLAR GAIN AND VISIBLE TRANSMISSION
A coated article includes a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. The low-E coating includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and a dielectric overcoat designed to increase solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of the coated article. A dielectric undercoat may also be designed to increase SHGC of the coated article in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the overcoat and/or undercoat are designed to increase SHGC while also providing for desirably high visible transmission (TY or Tvis) and desirably low normal emittance (En).
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
85.
COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING IR REFLECTING SYSTEM WITH SILVER AND ZINC BASED BARRIER LAYER(S)
A coated article includes a silver (Ag) based infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) on a glass substrate that is provided adjacent to and contacting at least one metallic or substantially metallic zinc (Zn) inclusive barrier layer in order to improve chemical durability characteristics of the low-E coating. In certain example embodiments, the silver based layer may be sandwiched between first and second metallic or substantially metallic barrier layers of or including zinc. The IR reflecting layer(s) and zinc based barrier layer(s) are part of a low emissivity (low-E) coating.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
86.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND NIOBIUM BISMUTH BASED HIGH INDEX LAYER AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating on a glass substrate. The low-E coating includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index layer of or including NbBi. The high index layer (e.g., NbBiOx) is designed and deposited so as to be amorphous in the low-E coating, so as to better withstand optional heat treatment (HT) such as thermal tempering. The high index layer may be a transparent dielectric high index layer.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
87.
COATED ARTICLE HAVING LOW-E COATING WITH IR REFLECTING LAYER(S) AND NIOBIUM-DOPED TITANIUM OXIDE DIELECTRIC LAYER(S) AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A coated article includes a low emissivity (low-E) coating having at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver, gold, or the like, and at least one high refractive index layer of or including titanium oxide and at least one additional metal. A doped titanium oxide layer(s) is designed and deposited in a manner so as to be amorphous or substantially amorphous (as opposed to crystalline) in the low-E coating, so as to better withstand optional heat treatment (HT) such as thermal tempering and reduce haze. The high index layer may be a transparent dielectric high index layer in preferred embodiments, which may be provided for antireflection purposes and/or color adjustment purposes, in addition to having thermal stability.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
88.
COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING DOPED SILVER IR REFLECTING LAYER(S)
Example embodiments of this invention relate to a coated article having a low-E coating including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of silver that is doped with a material such as SiAl, SiZn, or SiZnCu. The IR reflecting layer(s) is part of a low-E coating, and may be sandwiched between at least transparent dielectric layers. A silver based IR reflecting layer doped in such a manner for example provides for improved corrosion resistance and chemical durability of the layer and the overall coating, and improved stability such as reduced haze upon optional heat treatment (HT), while maintaining good optical properties, compared to an Ag IR reflecting layer that is not doped.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
89.
HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING TITANIUM NITRIDE AND ITO BASED IR REFLECTING LAYERS
Coated articles include two or more functional infrared (IR) reflecting layers optionally sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including titanium nitride (e.g., TiN) and at least another of the IR reflecting layers is of or including indium-tin-oxide (ITO).
C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
90.
HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING ZIRCONIUM NITRIDE AND ITO BASED IR REFLECTING LAYERS
Coated articles include two or more functional infrared (IR) reflecting layers optionally sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including zirconium nitride (e.g., ZrN) and at least another of the IR reflecting layers is of or including indium-tin-oxide (ITO).
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
91.
SILVER NANO-METAL MESH INCLUSIVE ELECTRODE, TOUCH PANEL WITH SILVER NANO-METAL MESH INCLUSIVE ELECTRODE, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to silver nano-metal mesh inclusive electrodes, and/or methods of making the same. The techniques described herein may be used, for example, in projected capacitive touch panels, display devices, and/or the like. Purposeful de-wetting of physical vapor deposited (PVD) silver (e.g., sputter deposited silver) is used to create the mesh. The properties of the mesh can be controlled through heat treatment, changes to the base layer composition (e.g., using materials with different surface energies, or adjusting surface energies), the creation of non-Ag PVD or otherwise formed islands that act as nodes for the film to attach itself to during the de-wetting process, and/or the like.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
G09G 3/22 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix using controlled light sources
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
92.
HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING COATINGS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF GLASS SUBSTRATE
A first coating is provided on a first side of a glass substrate, and a second coating is provided on a second side of the glass substrate, directly or indirectly. The coatings are designed to reduce color change of the overall coated article, from the perspective of a viewer, upon heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering and/or heat strengthening) and/or to have respective reflective coloration that substantially compensates for each other. For instance, from the perspective of a viewer of the coated article, the first coating may experience a positive a* color value shift due to heat treatment (HT), while the second coating experiences a negative a* color shift due to the HT. Thus, from the perspective of the viewer, color change due to HT (e.g., thermal tempering) can be reduced or minimized, so that non-heat-treated versions and heat treated versions of the coated article appear similar to the viewer.
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
93.
HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING TITANIUM NITRIDE AND NICKEL CHROME BASED IR REFLECTING LAYERS
Coated articles include two or more functional infrared (IR) reflecting layers sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including titanium nitride (e.g., TiN) and at least another of the IR reflecting layers is of or including NiCr (e.g., NiCr, NiCrNx, NiCrMo, and/or NiCrMoNx).
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
94.
HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE HAVING TITANIUM NITRIDE BASED IR REFLECTING LAYER(S)
Coated articles include at least one functional infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) sandwiched between at least dielectric layers. The dielectric layers may be of or including silicon nitride or the like. At least one of the IR reflecting layers is of or including titanium nitride (e.g., TiN).
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
95.
SILVER NANO-METAL MESH INCLUSIVE ELECTRODE, TOUCH PANEL WITH SILVER NANO-METAL MESH INCLUSIVE ELECTRODE, AND/OR METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
Certain example embodiments relate to silver nano-metal mesh inclusive electrodes, and/or methods of making the same. The techniques described herein may be used, for example, in projected capacitive touch panels, display devices, and/or the like. Purposeful de-wetting of physical vapor deposited (PVD) silver (e.g., sputter deposited silver) is used to create the mesh. The properties of the mesh can be controlled through heat treatment, changes to the base layer composition (e.g., using materials with different surface energies, or adjusting surface energies), the creation of non-Ag PVD or otherwise formed islands that act as nodes for the film to attached itself to during the de-wetting process, and/or the like.
G06F 3/044 - Digitisers, e.g. for touch screens or touch pads, characterised by the transducing means by capacitive means
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
C23C 14/02 - Pretreatment of the material to be coated
96.
COATED ARTICLE FOR USE IN SURVEILLANCE WINDOW OR THE LIKE AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME
A coated article is provided for use in a surveillance window or the like. The coated article is a second surface one-way mirror that allows an observer(s) on an observer side to be able to see an object(s)/subject(s) on the opposite side of the coated article, but a viewer on the opposite side cannot reasonably see through the coated article to view things on the observer side of the coated article. The second surface mirror is designed to have a high glass side visible reflectance (RGY), and an extremely low film side visible reflectance (RFY), SO that visible transmission (TViS or TY) of the coated article is lower than the glass side visible reflectance but higher than the film side visible reflectance.
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
97.
HEAT TREATABLE COATED ARTICLE WITH CARBON-DOPED ZIRCONIUM BASED LAYER(S) IN COATING
In certain example embodiments, a coated article includes a carbon-doped zirconium based layer before heat treatment (HT). The coated article is heat treated sufficiently to cause the carbon-doped zirconium oxide and/or nitride based layer to result in a carbon-doped zirconium oxide based layer that is scratch resistant and/or chemically durable. The doping of the layer with carbon (C) has been found to improve wear resistance.
C03C 17/22 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with other inorganic material
C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
98.
GREY COLORED COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING ABSORBER LAYER AND LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION
A low-emissivity (low-E) coating on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers), a layer comprising silicon nitride, and an absorber layer of or including a material such as niobium zirconium which may be oxided and/or nitrided. The absorber layer is designed to allow the coated article to realize glass side reflective (equivalent to exterior reflective in an IG window unit when the coating is on surface #2 of the IG unit) grey color. In certain example embodiments, the coated article (monolithic form and/or in IG window unit form) has a low visible transmission (e.g., from 20-45%, more preferably from 22- 39%, and most preferably from 25-37%). In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered and/or heat bent).
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
B32B 15/04 - Layered products essentially comprising metal comprising metal as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 9/00 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups
G02B 1/00 - Optical elements characterised by the material of which they are made; Optical coatings for optical elements
99.
SILVER COLORED COATED ARTICLE WITH LOW-E COATING HAVING ABSORBER LAYER AND LOW VISIBLE TRANSMISSION
A low-emissivity (low-E) coating on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers), a layer comprising silicon nitride, and an absorber layer of or including a material such as niobium zirconium which may be oxided and/or nitrided. The absorber layer is designed to allow the coated article to realize glass side reflective (equivalent to exterior reflective in an IG window unit when the coating is provided on surface #2 of an IG window unit) silver color. In certain example embodiments, the coated article (monolithic form and/or in IG window unit form) has a low visible transmission (e.g., from 15-45%, more preferably from 22-39%, and most preferably from 24-35%). In certain example embodiments, the coated article may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered and/or heat bent).
B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
C03C 17/36 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions at least one coating being a metal
100.
WINDOW FRAME SYSTEM FOR VACUUM INSULATED GLASS UNIT
A window assembly may include a vacuum insulated glass unit and a frame assembly. The vacuum insulated glass unit may include first and second glass substrates defining a space therebetween that is at a pressure lower than atmospheric pressure. One of the first and second glass substrates may include a vacuum port extending outward therefrom. The vacuum port may define a passage in communication with the space. The frame assembly supports the glass unit and may include a base member and a glazing member. The base member and the glazing member cooperate to define a slot in which an edge portion of the glass unit is received. The glazing member may include a cavity receiving the vacuum port.
E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
E06B 7/14 - Measures for draining-off condensed water or water leaking-in
E06B 3/263 - Frames with special provision for insulation
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