公开(公告)号：US20170315637A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15647541

申请日：2017-07-12

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY ,  Jason BLUSH ,  Eric W. AKKASHIAN ,  Willem DEN BOER ,  Alexey KRASNOV

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G06F3/041

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  G06F3/0412 ,  G06F2203/04103

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to capacitive touch panels. First and second glass substrates are substantially parallel and spaced apart from one another. At least one multi-layer transparent conductive coating (TCC) is patterned into electrodes and located between the first and second substrates. The TCC(s) include(s) at least one conductive layer including silver, a dielectric layer including zinc oxide under and directly contacting the conductive layer including silver, and a dielectric layer(s) including tin oxide or silicon nitride over the conductive layer including silver. Processing circuitry electrically connects to the electrodes and measures an aspect of the electrodes' capacitance. A laminate material is located between the first and second glass substrates. The TCC(s), when blanket deposited, may have a visible transmission of at least 88%, a sheet resistances of no more than 10 ohms per square, and a haze of no more than 0.5%. Mutual and self-capacitance designs are disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20140272314A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13835278

申请日：2013-03-15

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY

IPC: G02B1/11 ,  H01L31/0216

CPC classification number: G02B1/11 ,  C03C17/25 ,  C03C17/256 ,  C03C2217/212 ,  C03C2217/213 ,  C03C2217/228 ,  C03C2217/23 ,  C03C2217/732 ,  C03C2218/113 ,  C03C2218/328 ,  G02B1/116 ,  H01L31/02366 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T428/24612

Abstract: Certain example embodiments involve the production of a broadband and at least quasi-omnidirectional antireflective (AR) coating. The concept underlying certain example embodiments is based on well-established and applied mathematical tools, and involves the creation of nanostructures that facilitate these and/or other features. Finite element (FDTD) simulations are performed to validate the concept and develop design guidelines for the nanostructures, e.g., with a view towards improving visible transmission. Certain example embodiments provide such structures on or in glass, and other materials (e.g., semiconductor materials that are used to convert light or EM waves to electricity) alternatively or additionally may have such structures formed directly or indirectly thereon.

Abstract translation: 某些示例性实施例涉及产生宽带和至少准全向抗反射（AR）涂层。 某些示例性实施例的概念基于已建立和应用的数学工具，并涉及促进这些和/或其他特征的纳米结构的创建。 执行有限元（FDTD）模拟以验证该概念并制定纳米结构的设计指南，例如，以改善可见透射的方式。 某些示例性实施例在玻璃上或玻璃中提供这种结构，并且其它材料（例如，用于将光或EM波转换成电的半导体材料）可选地或另外可以具有直接或间接形成的这种结构。

公开(公告)号：US20140239333A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US14270494

申请日：2014-05-06

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY ,  Jemssy ALVAREZ

IPC: H01L33/64 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L27/15 ,  H01L33/48 ,  H01L33/60

CPC classification number: H01L33/642 ,  F21K9/64 ,  F21V7/0083 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2105/10 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L27/15 ,  H01L33/483 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/502 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to improved lighting systems and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, a lighting system includes a glass substrate with one or more apertures. An LED or other light source is disposed at one end of the aperture such that light from the LED directed through the aperture of the glass substrate exits the opposite end of the aperture. Inner surfaces of the aperture have a mirroring material such as silver to reflect the emitted light from the LED. In certain example embodiments, a remote phosphor article or layer is disposed opposite the LED at the other end of the aperture. In certain example embodiment, a lens is disposed in the aperture, between the remote phosphor article and the LED.

Abstract translation: 某些示例实施例涉及改进的照明系统和/或制造它们的方法。 在某些示例性实施例中，照明系统包括具有一个或多个孔的玻璃基板。 LED或其他光源设置在孔的一端处，使得来自LED的LED指向穿过玻璃基板的孔的光离开孔的相对端。 孔的内表面具有诸如银的镜像材料以反射来自LED的发射光。 在某些示例性实施例中，远离荧光体制品或层在孔的另一端与LED相对设置。 在某些示例性实施例中，透镜设置在孔中，在远程磷光体制品和LED之间。

公开(公告)号：US20140096893A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US13644458

申请日：2012-10-04

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY

IPC: B32B37/14

CPC classification number: B32B37/14 ,  B32B17/10541 ,  B32B17/10559 ,  B32B17/10568 ,  B32B17/10761 ,  B60Q1/268 ,  B60Q1/2696 ,  B60Q1/302 ,  F21S43/14 ,  F21S43/145 ,  F21S43/19 ,  F21S43/195 ,  F21S43/20 ,  Y10T156/10

Abstract: In certain example embodiments, light emitting diodes (LEDs) may be disposed on a deformable and flexible backbone sheet and chained together in an array, e.g., via flexible wiggle wires. Such flexible wiggle wires may also provide an electrical connection to an external power source. An optical out-coupling layer stack (OCLS) system may help serve as an index matching layer, heat sink, étendue conserver, etc. The backbone may be formed to a shape tailored to its ultimate application. Applications may include, for example, automotive (such as Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) applications), lighting, signage, and/or other applications. In an example CHMSL application, the deformable sheet with the LED array thereon has a step, sinusoidal, or other shape matched to the angle and/or curvature of the glass such that the LEDs produce light primarily in a direction parallel to a surface on which a vehicle is located.

Abstract translation: 在某些示例性实施例中，发光二极管（LED）可以设置在可变形和柔性的主干片上，并且以阵列方式例如通过柔性摆动线链接在一起。 这种柔性的摆动线还可以提供到外部电源的电连接。 光输出耦合层叠（OCLS）系统可以帮助用作索引匹配层，散热器，保护层等。主干可以形成为适合其最终应用的形状。 应用可以包括例如汽车（例如中心高安装停止灯（CHMSL）应用）），照明，标牌和/或其他应用。 在示例性CHMSL应用中，其上具有LED阵列的可变形片具有与玻璃的角度和/或曲率匹配的台阶，正弦或其他形状，使得LED主要在平行于其上的表面的方向上产生光， 一辆车位于。

公开(公告)号：US20130260550A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-03

申请号：US13892386

申请日：2013-05-13

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY

IPC: H01L21/288

CPC classification number: H01L21/288 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  C03C17/36 ,  C03C17/3649 ,  C03C2217/465 ,  C08K3/041 ,  C09D1/00 ,  C09D5/24 ,  C09D7/70 ,  C09D11/52 ,  C09D11/54 ,  H01L23/53276 ,  H01L31/035227 ,  H01L51/0048 ,  H01L51/444 ,  H01L51/5052 ,  H01L51/5206 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to large-area transparent conductive coatings (TCCs) including carbon nanotubes (CNTs) and nanowire composites, and methods of making the same. The σdc/σopt ratio of such thin films may be improved via stable chemical doping and/or alloying of CNT-based films. The doping and/or alloying may be implemented in a large area coating system, e.g., on glass and/or other substrates. In certain example embodiments, a CNT film may be deposited and then doped via chemical functionalization and/or alloyed with silver and/or palladium. Both p-type and n-type dopants may be used in different embodiments of this invention. In certain example embodiments, silver and/or other nanowires may be provided, e.g., to further decrease sheet resistance. Certain example embodiments may provide coatings that approach, meet, or exceed 90% visible transmission and 90 ohms/square target metrics.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些示例性实施例涉及包括碳纳米管（CNT）和纳米线复合材料的大面积透明导电涂层（TCC）及其制备方法。 这种薄膜的sigmadc / sigmaopt比可以通过CNT-基膜的稳定的化学掺杂和/或合金化来改善。 掺杂和/或合金化可以在大面积涂覆体系中实现，例如在玻璃和/或其它基底上。 在某些示例性实施例中，可以沉积CNT膜，然后通过化学官能化和/或与银和/或钯合金化来掺杂CNT膜。 p型和n型掺杂剂都可用于本发明的不同实施方案中。 在某些示例性实施方案中，可以提供银和/或其它纳米线，例如以进一步降低薄层电阻。 某些示例性实施例可以提供接近，满足或超过90％可见透射和90欧姆/平方的目标度量的涂层。

公开(公告)号：US20130129944A1

公开(公告)日：2013-05-23

申请号：US13742586

申请日：2013-01-16

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Jason E. THEIOS ,  Vijayen S. VEERASAMY

IPC: E06B5/00 ,  B32B17/00

CPC classification number: E06B5/00 ,  B32B17/00 ,  E06B3/6612 ,  E06B3/66304 ,  E06B3/6715 ,  E06B3/677 ,  Y02A30/25 ,  Y02B80/24 ,  Y10T428/2495

Abstract: 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 (e.g., with an optional low-E coating thereon) as an outboard lite. A dead air space may separate the inboard and outboard lites. A highly insulated frame may be used to support the inner and outer lites. The VIG unit may be partially embedded or supported in the insulative frame, so that the insulating frame separates the VIG unit inboard lite from the outboard lite thereby reducing conductivity around the edges of the window unit so that R-value can be increased (and U-value decreased). In certain example embodiments, the total R-value of the window unit is at least about R-8, and more preferably at least about R-10 (compared to the much lower R-values of conventional IG units).

Abstract translation: 在本发明的某些示例性实施例中，窗户单元可以包括真空IG（VIG）单元，作为内侧亮片，并且具有整体单元（例如，其上具有任选的低E涂层）作为外侧亮度。 死空气空间可能会分离内侧和外侧的光泽。 可以使用高度绝缘的框架来支撑内层和外层。 VIG单元可以部分地嵌入或支撑在绝缘框架中，使得绝缘框架将VIG单元从外侧板分离，从而降低了窗口单元边缘周围的导电性，使得R值可以增加（并且U 价值下降）。 在某些示例性实施例中，窗单元的总R值至少约为R-8，更优选为至少约R-10（与常规IG单元的低得多R值相比）。

公开(公告)号：US20170268286A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15613449

申请日：2017-06-05

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY

IPC: E06B3/673 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/663 ,  C03C27/10

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to composite pillar arrangements for VIG units that include both harder and softer materials. The softer materials are located on the outside or extremities of the central, harder pillar material. In certain example embodiments, a high aspect ratio mineral lamellae is separated by an organic “glue” or polymer. When provided around a high strength pillar, the combination of the pillar and such a nano-composite structure may advantageously result in superior strength compared to a monolithic system, e.g., where significant wind loads, thermal stresses, and/or the like are encountered.

公开(公告)号：US20170051399A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：US15172511

申请日：2016-06-03

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY

IPC: C23C14/48 ,  C23C16/56 ,  C23C16/06 ,  C23C14/22 ,  C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/24

CPC classification number: C23C14/48 ,  B32B38/10 ,  B32B43/006 ,  C01B32/186 ,  C01B32/194 ,  C23C14/221 ,  C23C16/06 ,  C23C16/24 ,  C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/56 ,  Y10T156/11 ,  Y10T156/1168 ,  Y10T156/19

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to methods for low temperature direct graphene growth on glass, and/or associated articles/devices. In certain example embodiments, a glass substrate has a layer including Ni formed thereon. The layer including Ni has a stress pre-engineered through the implantation of He therein. It also may be preconditioned via annealing and/or the like. A remote plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition technique is used to form graphene both above and below the Ni-inclusive film. The Ni-inclusive film and the top graphene may be removed via tape and/or the like, leaving graphene on the substrate. Optionally, a silicon-inclusive layer may be formed between the Ni-inclusive layer and the substrate. Products including such articles, and/or methods of making the same, also are contemplated.

Abstract translation: 某些示例性实施方案涉及在玻璃上和/或相关物品/装置上生产低温直接石墨烯的方法。 在某些示例性实施例中，玻璃基板具有包括其上形成的Ni的层。 包括Ni的层具有通过在其中注入He而预先设计的应力。 也可以通过退火等进行预处理。 使用远程等离子体辅助化学气相沉积技术在含Ni膜的上方和下方形成石墨烯。 可以通过带和/或类似物去除含Ni的膜和顶部石墨烯，在基底上留下石墨烯。 任选地，可以在包含Ni的层和衬底之间形成含硅的层。 包括这些制品的产品，和/或制备它们的方法也被考虑。

公开(公告)号：US20170022096A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-26

申请号：US15239862

申请日：2016-08-18

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Jens-Peter MULLER ,  Herbert LAGE ,  Thorsten FROST ,  Vijayen S. VEERASAMY

IPC: C03C17/34 ,  C03B27/012 ,  C03C17/22

CPC classification number: C03C17/3441 ,  C03B27/012 ,  C03C17/22 ,  C03C17/3435 ,  C03C2217/216 ,  C03C2217/24 ,  C03C2217/281 ,  C03C2217/78 ,  C03C2218/154 ,  C03C2218/322 ,  C03C2218/328 ,  C03C2218/355 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T428/30

Abstract: A method of making a heat treated (HT) or heat treatable coated article. A method of making a coated article includes a step of heat treating a glass substrate coated with at least layer of or including carbon (e.g., diamond-like carbon (DLC)) and an overlying protective film thereon. In certain example embodiments, the protective film may be of or include both (a) an oxygen blocking or barrier layer, and (b) a release layer of or including zinc oxide. Treating the zinc oxide inclusive release layer with plasma including oxygen (e.g., via ion beam treatment) improves thermal stability and/or quality of the product. Following and/or during heat treatment (e.g., thermal tempering, or the like) the protective film may be entirely or partially removed.

Abstract translation: 制造热处理（HT）或热处理涂层制品的方法。 制造涂布制品的方法包括对涂覆有至少一层或包括碳（例如，类金刚石碳（DLC））的玻璃基板和其上覆盖的保护膜进行热处理的步骤。 在某些示例性实施方案中，保护膜可以是（或）氧阻挡层或阻挡层，或者（b）氧化锌的剥离层。 用包括氧的等离子体（例如经由离子束处理）处理包含氧化锌的释放层改善了产品的热稳定性和/或质量。 继续和/或在热处理（例如热回火等）期间，可以完全或部分地去除保护膜。

公开(公告)号：US20170002603A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：US15170265

申请日：2016-06-01

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Vijayen S. VEERASAMY ,  Patricia TUCKER

IPC: E06B3/673 ,  E06B3/677 ,  E06B3/66

CPC classification number: E06B3/67334 ,  E06B3/6612 ,  E06B3/66304 ,  E06B3/66357 ,  E06B3/6736 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  Y02A30/25 ,  Y02B80/24

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to vacuum insulating glass units having pump-out hole seals formed in connection with solder alloys that, when reactively reflowed, wet pre-coated metallic coatings, and/or associated methods. The alloys may be based on materials that form seals at temperatures that will not de-temper glass and/or decompose a laminate, and/or remain hermetic and lack porous structures in their bulks. SAC, InAg, and/or other preform materials may be used in different example embodiments.

Abstract translation: 某些示例性实施例涉及具有与焊料合金形成的抽出孔密封件的真空中空玻璃单元，当被反应回流时，湿式预涂金属涂层和/或相关方法。 合金可以基于在不会使玻璃退火和/或分解层压体的温度下形成密封的材料，和/或保持密封并且在其体积中缺乏多孔结构。 SAC，InAg和/或其它预成型材料可用于不同的示例性实施方案中。