公开(公告)号：US09740357B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-22

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.

公开(公告)号：US09733779B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US15215908

申请日：2016-07-21

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：US09263701B2

公开(公告)日：2016-02-16

申请号：US13826495

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Tukaram K. Hatwar ,  Willem Den Boer ,  Vijayen S. Veerasamy

IPC: H01L51/56 ,  H01L51/52 ,  C08G83/00 ,  C09D7/00

CPC classification number: H01L51/5268 ,  C08G83/001 ,  C09D7/00 ,  G02B5/0242 ,  G02B5/0268 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  Y10T428/24893

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to light emitting diode (e.g., OLED and/or PLED) inclusive devices, and/or methods of making the same. Certain example embodiments incorporate an optical out-coupling layer stack (OCLS) structure that includes a vacuum deposited index matching layer (imL) provided over an organo-metallic scattering matrix layer. The imL may be a silicon-inclusive layer and may include, for example, vacuum deposited SiOxNy. The OCLS including scattering micro-particles, the imL, and the anode may be designed such that the device extraction efficiency is significantly improved, e.g., by efficiently coupling the light generated in the organic layers of the devices and extracted through the glass substrate. In certain example embodiments, the refractive index of the ITO, SiOxNy index matching layer, OCLS scattering layer and the glass substrate may be provided in decreasing order.

Abstract translation: 某些示例实施例涉及包含发光二极管（例如，OLED和/或PLED）的设备，和/或制造它们的方法。 某些示例性实施例包括光学输出耦合层堆叠（OCLS）结构，其包括在有机金属散射矩阵层上提供的真空沉积折射率匹配层（imL）。 imL可以是含硅的层，并且可以包括例如真空沉积的SiO x N y。 可以设计包括散射微粒子，imL和阳极的OCLS，使得器件提取效率显着提高，例如通过有效地耦合在器件的有机层中产生的光并通过玻璃衬底提取。 在某些示例性实施例中，可以以降序的顺序提供ITO，SiOxNy折射率匹配层，OCLS散射层和玻璃基板的折射率。

公开(公告)号：US09574352B2

公开(公告)日：2017-02-21

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: H01L31/042 ,  E04D13/03 ,  G02B3/00 ,  H01L31/052 ,  C03B13/08 ,  H01L31/054 ,  H02S20/26 ,  F24J2/08

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他窗口。 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：US09341748B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US13974722

申请日：2013-08-23

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Alexey Krasnov ,  Willem Den Boer ,  Lisa Green

IPC: G02B7/182 ,  G02B5/08 ,  G02B1/10 ,  B32B17/10 ,  C03C17/36 ,  C03C17/38

CPC classification number: G02B1/14 ,  B32B17/10018 ,  B32B17/10229 ,  C03C17/3663 ,  C03C17/38 ,  G02B1/10 ,  G02B1/105 ,  G02B5/0808 ,  G02B5/0858 ,  G02B5/0866

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to sputtered aluminum second surface mirrors with tapes optionally provided thereto, and/or methods of making the same. The tape replaces the paint backing that conventionally is used in the mirror industry to help protect the reflecting member of the mirror from the ingress of moisture. The final layer of the thin film layer stack is selected so as to help make its interface with the tape less sensitive to moisture. Because the safety tape can remain adhered to the layer stack even in high humidity environments, such minors may be used in a potentially broader array of applications and/or environments such as, for example, bathrooms, interior and/or exterior applications in areas where there are humid climates, etc. In one of the example embodiments, the tape is a safety tape.

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带的溅射铝第二表面镜，和/或其制造方法。 胶带取代了常规用于镜面工业中的油漆背衬，以帮助保护镜子的反射部件免受潮湿的侵入。 选择薄膜层叠层的最终层，以便有助于其与胶带的接触对湿气不太敏感。 因为即使在高湿度环境下，安全带也可以保持粘附到层叠体上，所以这些未成年人可以用于潜在的更广泛的应用和/或环境例如浴室，内部和/或外部应用中， 有潮湿的气候等。在示例性实施例之一中，带是安全带。

公开(公告)号：US09151880B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US13770262

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp

Inventor： Afonso Kreling ,  Fabiola Ramos Torres ,  Juan Baillo 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：US09859840B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-02

申请号：US14848715

申请日：2015-09-09

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Willem Den Boer ,  Vijayen S. Veerasamy

IPC: G01C21/02 ,  H02S20/26 ,  C03B18/14 ,  G02B3/00 ,  H01L31/052 ,  H01L31/054 ,  G02B19/00 ,  F24J2/08

CPC classification number: H02S20/26 ,  C03B18/14 ,  F24S23/31 ,  G02B3/005 ,  G02B3/0056 ,  G02B3/0062 ,  G02B19/0014 ,  H01L31/0521 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  Y02B10/12 ,  Y02B10/20 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y10T29/49355

Abstract: Certain examples relate to improved solar photovoltaic systems, and/or methods of making the same. Certain improved building-integrated photovoltaic systems may include concentrated photovoltaic skylights having a cylindrical lens array. The skylight may include an insulated glass unit, which may improve the solar heat gain coefficient. The photovoltaic skylight and lens arrays may be used in combination with strip solar cells and lateral displacement tracking systems. 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.

公开(公告)号：US09354755B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13685871

申请日：2012-11-27

Applicant: Guardian Industries Corp.

Inventor： Willem Den Boer ,  Alexey Krasnov

IPC: G06F3/044

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平行于基板的平面上。 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。

公开(公告)号：US09134466B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-15

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: G02B26/08 ,  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：US20140264293A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13826495

申请日：2013-03-14

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： Tukaram K. HATWAR ,  Willem Den Boer ,  Vijayen S. Veerasamy

IPC: H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/56

CPC classification number: H01L51/5268 ,  C08G83/001 ,  C09D7/00 ,  G02B5/0242 ,  G02B5/0268 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  Y10T428/24893

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to light emitting diode (e.g., OLED and/or PLED) inclusive devices, and/or methods of making the same. Certain example embodiments incorporate an optical out-coupling layer stack (OCLS) structure that includes a vacuum deposited index matching layer (imL) provided over an organo-metallic scattering matrix layer. The imL may be a silicon-inclusive layer and may include, for example, vacuum deposited SiOxNy. The OCLS including scattering micro-particles, the imL, and the anode may be designed such that the device extraction efficiency is significantly improved, e.g., by efficiently coupling the light generated in the organic layers of the devices and extracted through the glass substrate. In certain example embodiments, the refractive index of the ITO, SiOxNy index matching layer, OCLS scattering layer and the glass substrate may be provided in decreasing order.

Abstract translation: 某些示例实施例涉及包含发光二极管（例如，OLED和/或PLED）的设备，和/或制造它们的方法。 某些示例性实施例包括光学输出耦合层堆叠（OCLS）结构，其包括在有机金属散射矩阵层上提供的真空沉积折射率匹配层（imL）。 imL可以是含硅的层，并且可以包括例如真空沉积的SiO x N y。 可以设计包括散射微粒子，imL和阳极的OCLS，使得器件提取效率显着提高，例如通过有效地耦合在器件的有机层中产生的光并通过玻璃衬底提取。 在某些示例性实施例中，可以以降序的顺序提供ITO，SiOxNy折射率匹配层，OCLS散射层和玻璃基板的折射率。