公开(公告)号：US10156762B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-18

申请号：US15527194

申请日：2015-11-20

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Dane Gillaspie ,  Sridhar K. Kailasam ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02B26/00 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G09G3/38 ,  B23K20/10 ,  C03C17/34 ,  C23C10/28 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/18 ,  C23C14/34 ,  C23C14/58 ,  G02F1/1343 ,  G02F1/155

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to electrochromic stacks, electrochromic devices, and methods and apparatus for making such stacks and devices. In various embodiments, an anodically coloring layer in an electrochromic stack or device is fabricated to include nickel tungsten tantalum oxide (NiWTaO). This material is particularly beneficial in that it is very transparent in its clear state.

公开(公告)号：US10114265B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-30

申请号：US14822732

申请日：2015-08-10

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Fabian Strong ,  Yashraj Bhatnagar ,  Abhishek Anant Dixit ,  Todd Martin ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  H01B13/00 ,  B32B17/10 ,  G02F1/15 ,  C23C14/08 ,  G02B1/18

Abstract: Thin-film devices, for example electrochromic devices for windows, and methods of manufacturing are described. Particular focus is given to methods of patterning optical devices. Various edge deletion and isolation scribes are performed, for example, to ensure the optical device has appropriate isolation from any edge defects. Methods described herein apply to any thin-film device having one or more material layers sandwiched between two thin film electrical conductor layers. The described methods create novel optical device configurations.

公开(公告)号：US09995985B2

公开(公告)日：2018-06-12

申请号：US15364162

申请日：2016-11-29

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Ronald M. Parker ,  Robert T. Rozbicki ,  Yashraj Bhatnagar ,  Abhishek Anant Dixit ,  Anshu A. Pradhan

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G09G3/19 ,  H04N9/16 ,  B32B17/10 ,  G02F1/161 ,  B32B37/18 ,  B32B38/00 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  G02F1/155

CPC classification number: G02F1/1533 ,  B32B17/10055 ,  B32B17/10128 ,  B32B17/10183 ,  B32B17/10513 ,  B32B17/10697 ,  B32B17/10908 ,  B32B17/10917 ,  B32B17/1099 ,  B32B37/18 ,  B32B38/0008 ,  B32B38/105 ,  B32B2333/12 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  G02F1/13458 ,  G02F1/1523 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F1/161 ,  Y10T29/49002 ,  Y10T83/0304 ,  Y10T428/2419 ,  Y10T428/24231

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing electrochromic windows are described. Insulated glass units (IGU's) are protected, e.g. during handling and shipping, by a protective bumper. The bumper can be custom made using IGU dimension data received from the IGU fabrication tool. The bumper may be made of environmentally friendly materials. Laser isolation configurations and related methods of patterning and/or configuring an electrochromic device on a substrate are described. Edge deletion is used to ensure a good seal between spacer and glass in an IGU and thus better protection of an electrochromic device sealed in the IGU. Configurations for protecting the electrochromic device edge in the primary seal and maximizing viewable area in an electrochromic pane of an IGU are also described.

公开(公告)号：US09946138B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-17

申请号：US15616843

申请日：2017-06-07

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Stephen C. Brown ,  David Walter Groechel ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/03 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G09G3/19 ,  H04N9/16 ,  G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/161 ,  H04L12/28

CPC classification number: G02F1/163 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  G02F1/161 ,  H04L12/2803 ,  Y02A30/257 ,  Y02B80/50

Abstract: Onboard EC window controllers are described. The controllers are configured in close proximity to the EC window, for example, within the IGU. The controller may be part of a window assembly, which includes an IGU having one or more EC panes, and thus does not have to be matched with the EC window, and installed, in the field. The window controllers described herein have a number of advantages because they are matched to the IGU containing one or more EC devices and their proximity to the EC panes of the window overcomes a number of problems associated with conventional controller configurations.

公开(公告)号：US20180081250A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-22

申请号：US15716242

申请日：2017-09-26

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Sridhar Karthik Kailasam ,  Robin Friedman ,  Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/155 ,  B05D5/06 ,  G02F1/153 ,  C23C14/58 ,  C23C14/56 ,  C23C14/34 ,  C23C14/18 ,  C23C14/14 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/04 ,  C23C14/02 ,  C23C10/28 ,  C03C17/34 ,  B23K20/10

CPC classification number: G02F1/1523 ,  B05D5/06 ,  B23K20/10 ,  C03C17/3417 ,  C03C2217/94 ,  C23C10/28 ,  C23C14/021 ,  C23C14/022 ,  C23C14/024 ,  C23C14/046 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/083 ,  C23C14/085 ,  C23C14/086 ,  C23C14/14 ,  C23C14/185 ,  C23C14/3407 ,  C23C14/568 ,  C23C14/58 ,  C23C14/5806 ,  C23C14/5853 ,  G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/1533 ,  G02F1/155

Abstract: Prior electrochromic devices frequently suffer from high levels of defectivity. The defects may be manifest as pin holes or spots where the electrochromic transition is impaired. This is unacceptable for many applications such as electrochromic architectural glass. Improved electrochromic devices with low defectivity can be fabricated by depositing certain layered components of the electrochromic device in a single integrated deposition system. While these layers are being deposited and/or treated on a substrate, for example a glass window, the substrate never leaves a controlled ambient environment, for example a low pressure controlled atmosphere having very low levels of particles. These layers may be deposited using physical vapor deposition.

公开(公告)号：US09885934B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US13859623

申请日：2013-04-09

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Robert T. Rozbicki ,  Bruce Baxter ,  Trevor Frank

IPC: G02F1/153 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G02F1/1362

CPC classification number: G02F1/153 ,  G01N21/958 ,  G02B7/32 ,  G02F1/136259

Abstract: Portable apparatus for identifying and mitigating defects in electronic devices disposed on substrates or windows are disclosed herein. Such defects can be visually perceived by the end user. The substrates or windows may include flat panel displays, photovoltaic windows, electrochromic devices, and the like, particularly electrochromic windows.

公开(公告)号：US20170371218A1

公开(公告)日：2017-12-28

申请号：US15537370

申请日：2015-12-15

Applicant: VIEW, INC.

Inventor： Sridhar Karthik Kailasam ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Zhiwei Cai ,  Robert T. Rozbicki ,  Dane Thomas Gillaspie ,  Todd William Martin ,  Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Ronald M. Parker

IPC: G02F1/153

Abstract: Methods are provided for fabricating electrochromic devices that mitigate formation of short circuits under a top bus bar without predetermining where top bus bars will be applied on the device. Devices fabricated using such methods may be deactivated under the top bus bar, or may include active material under the top bus bar. Methods of fabricating devices with active material under a top bus bar include depositing a modified top bus bar, fabricating self-healing layers in the electrochromic device, and modifying a top transparent conductive layer of the device prior to applying bus bars.

公开(公告)号：US20170329200A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15612928

申请日：2017-06-02

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Zhongchun Wang ,  Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/15 ,  C23C14/00 ,  C23C14/08 ,  G02F1/155

CPC classification number: G02F1/1525 ,  C23C14/0036 ,  C23C14/083 ,  C23C14/5806 ,  G02F1/1508 ,  G02F1/1523 ,  G02F1/153 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F2001/1555 ,  H01J37/3405 ,  H01J37/3408 ,  H01J37/3417 ,  H01J37/3423 ,  H01J37/3429 ,  H01J37/3435 ,  H01J37/347

Abstract: Conventional electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Improvements are made using entirely solid and inorganic materials. Electrochromic devices are fabricated by forming an ion conducting electronically-insulating interfacial region that serves as an IC layer. In some methods, the interfacial region is formed after formation of an electrochromic and a counter electrode layer. The interfacial region contains an ion conducting electronically-insulating material along with components of the electrochromic and/or the counter electrode layer. Materials and microstructure of the electrochromic devices provide improvements in performance and reliability over conventional devices. In various embodiments, a counter electrode is fabricated to include a base anodically coloring material and one or more additives.

公开(公告)号：US20170327940A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15668631

申请日：2017-08-03

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Martin John Neumann ,  Que Anh Song Nguyen ,  Disha Mehtani ,  Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Robert T. Rozbicki ,  Dhairya Shrivastava ,  Sridhar Kailasam ,  Trevor Frank ,  Jason Satern ,  Todd Martin

IPC: C23C14/34 ,  C01G19/02 ,  C01G9/02 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C01B33/113

CPC classification number: C23C14/3407 ,  C01B33/113 ,  C01G9/02 ,  C01G19/02 ,  C08L23/06 ,  C23C14/3414 ,  H01J37/3414 ,  H01J37/3426 ,  H01J37/3435

Abstract: Described are methods of fabricating lithium sputter targets, lithium sputter targets, associated handling apparatus, and sputter methods including lithium targets. Various embodiments address adhesion of the lithium metal target to a support structure, avoiding and/or removing passivating coatings formed on the lithium target, uniformity of the lithium target as well as efficient cooling of lithium during sputtering. Target configurations used to compensate for non-uniformities in sputter plasma are described. Modular format lithium tiles and methods of fabrication are described. Rotary lithium sputter targets are also described.

公开(公告)号：US09671664B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-06

申请号：US14683541

申请日：2015-04-10

Applicant: View, Inc.

Inventor： Anshu A. Pradhan ,  Robert T. Rozbicki

IPC: G02F1/15 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/56 ,  C09K9/00 ,  C23C14/34 ,  G02F1/155

CPC classification number: G02F1/1506 ,  C03C2217/91 ,  C09K9/00 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/083 ,  C23C14/085 ,  C23C14/14 ,  C23C14/34 ,  C23C14/3464 ,  C23C14/568 ,  G02F1/1525 ,  G02F1/155 ,  G02F2001/1512 ,  G02F2001/1555

Abstract: Conventional electrochromic devices frequently suffer from poor reliability and poor performance. Improvements are made using entirely solid and inorganic materials. Electrochromic devices are fabricated by forming an ion conducting electronically-insulating interfacial region that serves as an IC layer. In some methods, the interfacial region is formed after formation of an electrochromic and a counter electrode layer. The interfacial region contains an ion conducting electronically-insulating material along with components of the electrochromic and/or the counter electrode layer. Materials and microstructure of the electrochromic devices provide improvements in performance and reliability over conventional devices.