公开(公告)号：US20140147582A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14169163

申请日：2014-01-31

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： David M. BROADWAY ,  Alexey KRASNOV ,  Willem DEN BOER

IPC: C09D5/00 ,  C03C17/34

CPC classification number: C09D5/006 ,  C03C17/3417 ,  C03C17/3423 ,  C03C17/3435 ,  C03C2217/73 ,  G02B1/115

Abstract: A coated article includes a heat treatable (e.g., temperable) antireflection (AR) coating having four layers. The AR coating includes a layer adjacent the glass substrate having an index of refraction substantially matching that of the glass substrate, and having a compressive residual stress. In certain example embodiments, the coating may include the following layers from the glass substrate outwardly: stress-reducing layer/medium index layer/high index layer/low index layer. In certain example embodiments, depending on the chemical and optical properties of the high index layer and the substrate, the stress-reducing layer of the AR coating is selected to cause a net compressive residual stress and thus improve the overall performance of the antireflection coating when the coated article is heat treated.

Abstract translation: 涂覆制品包括具有四层的可热处理（例如，可回火）抗反射（AR）涂层。 AR涂层包括与玻璃基板相邻的层，其折射率基本上与玻璃基板的折射率一致，并且具有压缩残余应力。 在某些示例性实施例中，涂层可以包括从玻璃基板向外的以下层：应力减小层/介质折射率层/高折射率层/低折射率层。 在某些示例性实施例中，根据高折射率层和基底的化学和光学性质，选择AR涂层的应力降低层以产生净压缩残余应力，从而提高抗反射涂层的整体性能， 涂层制品进行热处理。

公开(公告)号：US20140090687A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US14035524

申请日：2013-09-24

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Willem DEN BOER ,  Jian-gang WENG ,  Eric Walter AKKASHIAN ,  Vijayen S. VEERASAMY ,  Scott V. THOMSEN

IPC: E04D13/03 ,  H01L31/052

CPC classification number: E04D13/03 ,  C03B13/08 ,  F24S23/31 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/0062 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/26 ,  Y02B10/10 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: Improved building-integrated photovoltaic systems according to certain example embodiments may include concentrated photovoltaic skylights or other windows having a cylindrical lens array. The skylight may include an insulated glass unit, which may improve the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). The photovoltaic skylight and lens arrays may be used in combination with strip solar cells. Arrangements that involve lateral displacement tracking systems, or static systems (e.g., that are fixed at one, two, or more predefined positions) are contemplated herein. Such techniques may advantageously help to reduce cost per watt related, in part, to the potentially reduced amount of semiconductor material to be used for such example embodiments. A photovoltaic skylight may permit diffuse daylight to pass through into an interior of a building so as to provide lighting inside the building, while the strip solar cells absorb the direct sunlight and convert it to electricity, providing for SHGC tuning.

Abstract translation: 根据某些示例性实施例的改进的建筑物集成光伏系统可以包括集中的光伏天窗或具有柱面透镜阵列的其它窗口。 天窗可以包括隔热玻璃单元，其可以改善太阳能热增益系数（SHGC）。 光伏天窗和透镜阵列可以与带状太阳能电池组合使用。 涉及侧向位移跟踪系统或静态系统（例如，固定在一个，两个或更多个预定位置）的布置在本文中被考虑。 这样的技术可以有利地有助于降低成本/瓦特，部分地涉及用于这些示例性实施例的可能减少量的半导体材料。 光伏天窗可以允许漫射的日光穿过建筑物的内部，以便在建筑物内部提供照明，而带状太阳能电池吸收阳光直射并将其转换成电，从而提供SHGC调谐。

公开(公告)号：US20170139507A1

公开(公告)日：2017-05-18

申请号：US15409658

申请日：2017-01-19

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Willem DEN BOER ,  Jian-gang WENG

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  C03C17/36

CPC classification number: G06F3/044 ,  C03C17/3618 ,  C03C17/3626 ,  C03C17/3642 ,  C03C17/3644 ,  C03C17/3655 ,  C03C17/3657 ,  C03C17/3671 ,  C03C2217/211 ,  C03C2217/212 ,  C03C2217/216 ,  C03C2217/256 ,  C03C2217/281 ,  C03C2218/154 ,  C23C14/34 ,  G02B1/115 ,  G06F2203/04103

Abstract: This invention relates to a transparent conductive coating that is substantially transparent to visible light and is designed to have a visible reflectance which more closely matches that the visible reflectance of the underlying substrate. In certain example embodiments, the transparent conductive multilayer coating includes a silver layer(s) and may be used as an electrode(s) in a capacitive touch panel so as to provide for an electrode(s) transparent to visible light but without much visibility due to the substantial matching visible reflection design.

公开(公告)号：US20140233120A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13770262

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： Afonso KRELING ,  Fabiola Ramos TORRES ,  Juan BAILLO DE ABREU ,  Willem DEN BOER ,  Alexey KRASNOV

IPC: G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G02B5/0858 ,  G02B5/0866

Abstract: Embodiments relate to mirrors having a reflective layer of or including silicon aluminum (e.g., SiAl). The mirrors may be first surface mirrors, or second surface mirrors. The SiAl layer may be provided between dielectric layers. The mirrors may be flat or bent in different instances, and may or may not be heat treated. In certain example instances, such mirrors may be used in interior residential, commercial, appliance, and/or other applications.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及具有或包含硅铝（例如，SiAl）的反射层的反射镜。 反射镜可以是第一表面镜或第二表面镜。 SiAl层可以设置在电介质层之间。 反射镜可以在不同的情况下是平的或弯曲的，并且可以或可以不进行热处理。 在某些示例中，这样的反射镜可以用于室内住宅，商业，设备和/或其他应用中。

公开(公告)号：US20140233119A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13770364

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Afonso KRELING ,  Fabiola RAMOS TORRES ,  Juan BAILLO ABREU ,  Philip J. LINGLE ,  Jean-Marc LEMMER ,  Willem DEN BOER ,  Alexey KRASNOV

IPC: G02B5/08

CPC classification number: G02B5/0808

Abstract: Embodiments relate to mirrors having a reflective layer of or including silicon aluminum (e.g., SiAl). The mirrors may be first surface mirrors, or second surface mirrors. The mirrors may be flat or bent in different instances, and may or may not be heat treated. In certain example instances, such mirrors may be used in interior residential, commercial, appliance, and/or other applications.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及具有或包含硅铝（例如，SiAl）的反射层的反射镜。 反射镜可以是第一表面镜或第二表面镜。 反射镜可以在不同的情况下是平的或弯曲的，并且可以或可以不进行热处理。 在某些示例中，这样的反射镜可以用于室内住宅，商业，设备和/或其他应用中。

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：US20140069143A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US14082420

申请日：2013-11-18

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Alexey KRASNOV ,  Willem DEN BOER

IPC: C03B23/22 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  C03B13/08 ,  C03B18/04 ,  C03C17/23

CPC classification number: C03B23/22 ,  C03B13/08 ,  C03B18/04 ,  C03B18/14 ,  C03C17/23 ,  F24S23/30 ,  F24S23/31 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S40/22 ,  H02S40/44 ,  Y02E10/43 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/60

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to patterned glass that can be used as a cylindrical lens array in a concentrated photovoltaic application, and/or methods of making the same. In certain example embodiments, the lens arrays may be used in combination with strip solar cells and/or single-axis tracking systems. That is, in certain example embodiments, lenses in the lens array may be arranged so as to concentrate incident light onto respective strip solar cells, and the entire assembly may be connected to a single-axis tracking system that is programmed to follow the East-West movement of the sun. A low-iron glass may be used in connection with certain example embodiments. Such techniques may advantageously help to reduce cost per watt related, in part, to the potentially reduced amount of semiconductor material to be used for such example embodiments.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些示例性实施例涉及可用作集中光伏应用中的柱面透镜阵列的图案化玻璃，和/或其制造方法。 在某些示例性实施例中，透镜阵列可以与带状太阳能电池和/或单轴跟踪系统组合使用。 也就是说，在某些示例性实施例中，透镜阵列中的透镜可以被布置成将入射光集中到相应的带状太阳能电池上，并且整个组件可以连接到单轴跟踪系统，该单轴跟踪系统被编程为跟随东 - 太阳的西运动。 结合某些示例性实施例可以使用低铁玻璃。 这样的技术可以有利地有助于降低成本/瓦特，部分地涉及用于这些示例性实施例的可能减少量的半导体材料。

公开(公告)号：US20140053477A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US14035479

申请日：2013-09-24

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Eric Walter AKKASHIAN ,  Willem DEN BOER

IPC: E04D13/035 ,  F24J2/52

CPC classification number: E04D13/035 ,  F24S23/31 ,  F24S25/00 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/0062 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S20/26 ,  Y02A30/62 ,  Y02B10/10 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T29/49826

Abstract: Improved building-integrated photovoltaic systems according to certain example embodiments may include concentrated photovoltaic skylights or other windows having a cylindrical lens array. The skylight may include an insulated glass unit, which may improve the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC). The photovoltaic skylight and lens arrays may be used in combination with strip solar cells. Arrangements that involve lateral displacement tracking systems, or static systems (e.g., that are fixed at one, two, or more predefined positions) are contemplated herein. Such techniques may advantageously help to reduce cost per watt related, in part, to the potentially reduced amount of semiconductor material to be used for such example embodiments. A photovoltaic skylight may permit diffuse daylight to pass through into an interior of a building so as to provide lighting inside the building, while the strip solar cells absorb the direct sunlight and convert it to electricity, providing for SHGC tuning.

Abstract translation: 根据某些示例性实施例的改进的建筑物集成光伏系统可以包括集中的光伏天窗或具有柱面透镜阵列的其它窗口。 天窗可以包括隔热玻璃单元，其可以改善太阳能热增益系数（SHGC）。 光伏天窗和透镜阵列可以与带状太阳能电池组合使用。 涉及侧向位移跟踪系统或静态系统（例如，固定在一个，两个或更多个预定位置）的布置在本文中被考虑。 这样的技术可以有利地有助于降低成本/瓦特，部分地涉及用于这些示例性实施例的可能减少量的半导体材料。 光伏天窗可以允许漫射的日光穿过建筑物的内部，以便在建筑物内部提供照明，而带状太阳能电池吸收阳光直射并将其转换成电，从而提供SHGC调谐。

公开(公告)号：US20130208375A1

公开(公告)日：2013-08-15

申请号：US13754025

申请日：2013-01-30

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： Alexey KRASNOV ,  Willem DEN BOER ,  Philip J. LINGLE

IPC: G02B1/10

CPC classification number: G02B1/14 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B17/10229 ,  B32B17/10816 ,  C03C17/36 ,  C03C17/3618 ,  C03C17/3649 ,  C03C17/3663 ,  C03C17/38 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B5/0808 ,  Y10T156/10 ,  Y10T156/1052

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to sputtered aluminum second surface mirrors with permanent protective coatings optionally provided thereto, and/or methods of making the same. A mirror coating supported by a substrate may include, for example, first and second dielectric layers sandwiching a metallic or substantially metallic layer including aluminum, and an optional layer including Ni and/or Cr in direct contact with the metallic or substantially metallic layer comprising aluminum. A protective film may be disposed directly over and contacting an outermost layer of the mirror coating, with the protective film having a peel strength of 200-500 cN/20 mm wide strip.

Abstract translation: 本发明的某些示例性实施例涉及具有可选地提供给其的永久性保护涂层的溅射铝第二表面反射镜和/或其制备方法。 由衬底支撑的镜面涂层可以包括例如夹持包括铝的金属或基本金属层的第一和第二电介质层，以及包括与金属或基本金属层直接接触的包含Ni和/或Cr的任选层，包括铝 。 保护膜可以直接设置在镜面涂层的最外层上并与其接触，保护膜的剥离强度为200-500cN / 20mm宽的条带。

公开(公告)号：US20160253004A1

公开(公告)日：2016-09-01

申请号：US15146270

申请日：2016-05-04

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Willem DEN BOER ,  Alexey KRASNOV

IPC: G06F3/044 ,  G06F3/041

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

Abstract: A projected capacitive touch panel, including a substrate, a silver-inclusive transparent conductive coating which forms a plurality of row electrodes, a plurality of column electrodes, and a plurality of conductive traces, and a signal processor which sequentially measures a capacitance between each of row electrodes and an adjacent column electrode. The row electrodes, the plurality of column electrodes, and the plurality of traces are on a plane substantially parallel to the substrate. Each of the row electrodes is electrically connected to the signal processor by one of the plurality of conductive traces. The plurality of traces are at least partially substantially parallel to the column electrodes.

Abstract translation: 投影电容式触摸面板，包括基板，形成多个行电极的含银透明导电涂层，多个列电极和多个导电迹线，以及信号处理器，其依次测量每个 行电极和相邻的列电极。 行电极，多个列电极和多个迹线在基本上平行于衬底的平面上。 每个行电极通过多个导电迹线中的一个电连接到信号处理器。 多个迹线至少部分地基本上平行于列电极。