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公开(公告)号:US20160362169A1
公开(公告)日:2016-12-15
申请号:US15178216
申请日:2016-06-09
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Bradley L. Busscher , David I. Driscoll , Andrew T. Mitchell , Kevin L. Ash
CPC classification number: B64C1/1492 , B64C1/1484 , E06B1/006 , E06B3/54 , E06B3/5454 , E06B9/24 , E06B2003/5472 , E06B2009/2464
Abstract: A window mounting assembly includes a multi-piece bezel having a first portion having an attachment feature, and a second portion having a retention feature. The retention feature is configured to engage the attachment feature such that an inner opening is defined having an inner wall. The inner wall defines a channel. An electro-optic element is disposed in the opening and configured for reception in the channel of the inner wall.
Abstract translation: 一种窗户安装组件包括具有第一部分和附属特征的多件式边框,以及具有保留特征的第二部分。 保持特征被配置为接合附接特征,使得内部开口被限定为具有内壁。 内壁定义一个通道。 电光元件设置在开口中并且构造成用于在内壁的通道中接收。
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公开(公告)号:US20250100794A1
公开(公告)日:2025-03-27
申请号:US18894439
申请日:2024-09-24
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Yuhang Yang , Michael Burns , Bethany D. Van Houten , Thomas S. Wright , Andrew D. Weller , David I. Driscoll , Xiaoxu Niu , Bradley R. Hamlin , Michael F. Behm
Abstract: A storage system for a plane fuselage including at least one storage unit defining an enclosed cargo storage space. At least one monitoring module is disposed proximate the at least one storage unit. The at least one monitoring module is configured to detect a condition within or proximate the at least one storage unit that includes at least one of a temperature, a fire condition, a water leakage, a gas leakage, a chemical leakage, an explosive condition, or a movement of the at least one storage unit. At least one status communication device is in communication with the at least one monitoring module and is configured to alert a user of the detected condition by the at least one monitoring module.
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公开(公告)号:US11629551B2
公开(公告)日:2023-04-18
申请号:US16659161
申请日:2019-10-21
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Bradley L. Busscher , Ted D. Reeves , David I. Driscoll , Peter T. Kantola , Christian M. Kemperman , Carl N. Wassink , Robert R. Turnbull
Abstract: A unitary electro-optic window assembly includes a window element. A first substantially transparent substrate defines a first surface, a second surface, and a first peripheral edge. A second substantially transparent substrate defines a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second peripheral edge. The first and second substantially transparent substrates define a cavity therebetween. An electro-optic medium at least partially fills the cavity and is configured to reduce light transmissivity of the window element. A controller is adjacent to the window element and is in electrical communication therewith. The controller is configured to change a voltage applied to the electro-optic medium to change the light transmissivity of the window element. An interface is in electrical communication with the controller. A transparent dust cover is positioned over the window element, the controller, and the interface.
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公开(公告)号:US20200220035A1
公开(公告)日:2020-07-09
申请号:US16736410
申请日:2020-01-07
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Bradley L. Busscher , David I. Driscoll
IPC: H01L31/0224 , E06B9/24 , G05B15/02
Abstract: A window assembly includes an electro-optic assembly that includes a first substrate that defines first and second surfaces, a second substrate that defines third and fourth surfaces, and a seal disposed about a periphery of the first and second substrates. The seal, the first substrate, and the second substrate define a chamber therebetween. A transparent electrode coating is disposed on each of the second surface and the third surface and an electro-optic medium is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. A controller is operably coupled with the transparent electrode coating on the second surface and the transparent electrode coating on the third surface and is configured to change a transmittance state of the electro-optic medium. An interface is operably coupled with the controller and allows adjustment of the transmittance state of the electro-optic medium. The interface includes a display that illustrates a selected transmittance state.
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公开(公告)号:US10359682B2
公开(公告)日:2019-07-23
申请号:US14505639
申请日:2014-10-03
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Robert R. Turnbull , David I. Driscoll , Bradley L. Busscher , Kevin L. Ash , Christian M. Kemperman
Abstract: A variable transmittance window system is provided and includes at least one variable transmittance window. At least one energy harvesting device generates electrical power. A power supply circuitry maximizes the electrical power. At least one energy storage device is charged by the electrical power. A slave control circuitry controls a transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window, the slave control circuitry being powered by at least one of the power supply circuitry and the at least one energy storage device. A master control circuitry monitors the slave control circuitry, wherein the master control circuitry is operable to issue a wireless override signal to the slave control circuitry such that the slave control circuitry changes the transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window to an override transmittance state.
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公开(公告)号:US09365281B2
公开(公告)日:2016-06-14
申请号:US14547564
申请日:2014-11-19
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: David I. Driscoll , Bradley L. Busscher
CPC classification number: B64C1/1492 , B64D2045/006
Abstract: An aircraft window mounting assembly having a pressure pane in abutting contact with an inner surface of an exterior pressure pane frame. A bezel is proximate a periphery of the pressure pane and defines an inner opening. The bezel includes an inner wall, an outer wall, an exterior wall, and an interior wall. A dust cover is proximate the interior wall of the foam bezel. An electro-optic element is disposed in the opening and is configured for reception by the inner wall. The pressure pane, the foam bezel, and the electro-optic element define an exterior cavity. The bezel, the electro-optic element, and the dust cover define an interior cavity. A first relief passage is in fluid communication with the exterior cavity and the interior cavity. A second relief passage is in fluid communication with the interior cavity and one of an aircraft interior cabin and an aircraft wall.
Abstract translation: 一种具有与外部压力玻璃框架的内表面邻接接触的压力板的飞机窗安装组件。 挡板靠近压力板的周边并且限定内部开口。 挡板包括内壁,外壁,外壁和内壁。 防尘罩靠近泡沫挡板的内壁。 电光元件设置在开口中并且被构造成用于由内壁接收。 压力板,泡沫表圈和电光元件限定外部空腔。 挡板,电光元件和防尘罩定义了内部空腔。 第一泄放通道与外腔和内腔流体连通。 第二救济通道与内部空腔和飞机内部舱室和飞机壁之一流体连通。
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公开(公告)号:US20150098121A1
公开(公告)日:2015-04-09
申请号:US14505639
申请日:2014-10-03
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Robert R. Turnbull , David I. Driscoll , Bradley L. Busscher , Kevin L. Ash , Christian M. Kemperman
IPC: G02F1/163
Abstract: A variable transmittance window system is provided and includes at least one variable transmittance window. At least one energy harvesting device generates electrical power. A power supply circuitry maximizes the electrical power. At least one energy storage device is charged by the electrical power. A slave control circuitry controls a transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window, the slave control circuitry being powered by at least one of the power supply circuitry and the at least one energy storage device. A master control circuitry monitors the slave control circuitry, wherein the master control circuitry is operable to issue a wireless override signal to the slave control circuitry such that the slave control circuitry changes the transmittance state of the at least one variable transmittance window to an override transmittance state.
Abstract translation: 提供可变透射窗系统并且包括至少一个可变透射窗。 至少一个能量收集装置产生电力。 电源电路使电力最大化。 至少一个储能装置由电力充电。 从控制电路控制至少一个可变透射窗的透射率状态,从控制电路由电源电路和至少一个能量存储装置中的至少一个供电。 主控制电路监控从控制电路,其中主控制电路可操作以向从控制电路发出无线超控信号,使得从控制电路将至少一个可变透射窗的透射状态改变为超越透射率 州。
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公开(公告)号:US20140268288A1
公开(公告)日:2014-09-18
申请号:US14169641
申请日:2014-01-31
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: David I. Driscoll , Bradley L. Busscher , Kevin L. Ash
IPC: G02F1/153
CPC classification number: G02F1/1533 , B64C1/1484 , E06B9/24 , E06B2009/2464
Abstract: An electro-optic window assembly is provided that includes a first substantially transparent substrate comprising: a first surface, a second surface, and a first peripheral edge; and a second substantially transparent substrate comprising: a third surface, a fourth surface, and a second peripheral edge. The first and second substrates define a cavity. The assembly further includes an electro-optic medium at least partially filling the cavity and configured to reduce the transmission of light viewed through the electro-optic window assembly. Further, the electro-optic window assembly is configured such that the substrates each have a theoretical maximum thermal stress of less than approximately 25 MPa upon exposure of the window assembly to an application environment.
Abstract translation: 提供一种电光窗组件,其包括第一基本上透明的基板,包括:第一表面,第二表面和第一外围边缘; 以及第二基本上透明的基板,包括:第三表面,第四表面和第二外围边缘。 第一和第二基板限定一个空腔。 组件还包括至少部分地填充空腔并被配置为减少通过电光窗组件观察的光的透射的电光介质。 此外,电光窗组件被构造成使得当将窗组件暴露于应用环境时,基板各自具有小于约25MPa的理论最大热应力。
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公开(公告)号:US20240276607A1
公开(公告)日:2024-08-15
申请号:US18637753
申请日:2024-04-17
Applicant: Gentex Corporation
Inventor: Henry A. Luten , David I. Driscoll , Steven J. Veenman , Kevin L. Ash
CPC classification number: H05B3/86 , B64C1/1484 , B64C1/1492 , G02F1/1533 , H05B1/0236 , H05B2203/013
Abstract: A window operable to separate an interior from an exterior is disclosed. The window comprises a pressure pane and an anti-condensation assembly. The anti-condensation assembly is disposed in an interior direction relative the pressure pane. Further, the anti-condensation assembly comprises a substantially transparent substrate disposed in a spaced apart relationship relative the pressure pane. Additionally, the anti-condensation assembly comprises a resistively heatable layer associated with the first substrate. The resistively heatable layer is operable to generate heat when an electrical current is applied thereto. Accordingly, application of power to the resistively heatable layer may serve to reduce or eliminate the presence of visible condensation in the window.
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公开(公告)号:US11979951B2
公开(公告)日:2024-05-07
申请号:US17065769
申请日:2020-10-08
Applicant: GENTEX CORPORATION
Inventor: Henry A. Luten , David I. Driscoll , Steven J. Veenman , Kevin L. Ash
CPC classification number: H05B3/86 , B64C1/1484 , B64C1/1492 , G02F1/1533 , H05B1/0236 , H05B2203/013
Abstract: A window operable to separate an interior from an exterior is disclosed. The window comprises a pressure pane and an anti-condensation assembly. The anti-condensation assembly is disposed in an interior direction relative the pressure pane. Further, the anti-condensation assembly comprises a substantially transparent substrate disposed in a spaced apart relationship relative the pressure pane. Additionally, the anti-condensation assembly comprises a resistively heatable layer associated with the first substrate. The resistively heatable layer is operable to generate heat when an electrical current is applied thereto. Accordingly, application of power to the resistively heatable layer may serve to reduce or eliminate the presence of visible condensation in the window.
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