公开(公告)号：WO2017165609A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-28

申请号：PCT/US2017/023746

申请日：2017-03-23

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

IPC: G02F1/1334 ,  G02F1/137 ,  G02F1/133

Abstract: A switchable window (500) includes an electro-optical layer (510) of or including an anisotropic gel of polymer stabilized highly chiral liquid crystal (50), for example, blue phase liquid crystal, encapsulated in, for example, a mesogenic polymer inclusive shell (10), that forms a self-assembled, three-dimensional photonic crystal that remains electro-optically switchable under a moderate applied voltage (e.g., electric field). The liquid crystal (LC) arrangement may be achieved via a polymer assembled blue phase liquid crystal system having a substantially continuous polymer structure case (60) surrounding well-defined discrete bodies of liquid crystal material (20) arranged in a cellular manner. These assembled structures globally connect to form a matrix. This provides for reduction of angular birefringence of highly chiral LC systems, which advantageously reduces haze in applications such as switchable windows.

Abstract translation: 可切换窗口（500）包括聚合物稳定的高手性液晶（50）的各向异性凝胶或包括其的各向异性凝胶（例如蓝相液晶）的电光层（510），其封装在 例如包含介晶聚合物的壳（10），其形成自组装的三维光子晶体，其在适度的施加电压（例如，电场）下保持电光可切换。 液晶（LC）排列可以通过聚合物组装的蓝相液晶系统来实现，该蓝相液晶系统具有围绕以细胞方式布置的液晶材料（20）的明确分立体的基本上连续的聚合物结构壳体（60）。 这些组装好的结构全局连接形成一个矩阵。 这提供了降低高度手性LC系统的角双折射，这有利地减少了应用中的混浊，例如可切换窗口。

公开(公告)号：WO2017003663A1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-05

申请号：PCT/US2016/036802

申请日：2016-06-10

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S. ,  TUCKER, Patricia ,  BRACAMONTE, Martin, D.

IPC: B05B5/03 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/663 ,  E06B3/673 ,  E06B3/677 ,  C03C27/04 ,  C23C4/01

CPC classification number: E06B3/6612 ,  B05B7/203 ,  C03C17/40 ,  C03C27/046 ,  C03C27/08 ,  C23C4/08 ,  C23C28/021 ,  E06B3/66304 ,  E06B3/66357 ,  E06B3/67334 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  Y02A30/25 ,  Y02B80/24

Abstract: Certain example embodiments relate to vacuum insulating glass units having edge seals formed in connection with solder alloys that, when reactively reflowed, wet metallic coatings pre-coated on the glass substrates' perimeters, 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. Example alloys may be based on inter-metallics of Sn and one or more materials selected from post-transition metals or metalloids; Zintl anions (e.g., In, Bi, etc.) from Group 13, 14, 15, or 16; and transition metals (e.g., Cu, Ag, Ni, etc.); and excludes Pb. Thin film coatings in certain example embodiments work with the solder material to form robust and durable hermetic interfaces. Because low temperatures are used, certain example embodiments can use compliant and visco-elastic spacer technology based on lamellar structures and/or the like.

Abstract translation: 某些示例性实施例涉及具有与焊料合金形成的边缘密封件的真空绝缘玻璃单元，当焊接合金在反应回流时，预先涂覆在玻璃基板周边上的湿金属涂层和/或相关联的方法。 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少多孔结构。 示例合金可以基于Sn和选自过渡后金属或准金属的一种或多种材料的金属间化合物; 来自第13,14,15或16组的Zintl阴离子（例如In，Bi等） 和过渡金属（例如Cu，Ag，Ni等）; 并排除Pb。 在某些示例性实施例中的薄膜涂层与焊料材料一起工作以形成坚固耐用的气密接口。 由于使用低温，某些示例性实施例可以使用基于层状结构和/或类似物的柔性和粘弹性间隔物技术。

公开(公告)号：WO2014159175A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：PCT/US2014/022376

申请日：2014-03-10

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： HATWAR, Tukaram, K. ,  DEN BOER, Willem ,  VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

IPC: B05D5/06 ,  C08G83/00 ,  C09D7/00 ,  F21V33/00 ,  H01L33/22 ,  H05B33/10

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: 某些示例性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：WO2014150322A2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/022943

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

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：WO2014055388A2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：PCT/US2013/062544

申请日：2013-09-30

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

IPC: B32B17/10

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, etendue 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）系统可以有助于作为索引匹配层，散热器，光通量保护器等。骨架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，正弦或其它形状，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：WO2014052178A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/060813

申请日：2013-09-20

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S. ,  BRACAMONTE, Martin, D.

IPC: E06B3/66 ,  C03C8/24

CPC classification number: E06B3/6612 ,  C03C8/24 ,  C03C27/08 ,  C03C27/10 ,  E06B3/66 ,  E06B3/66333 ,  E06B3/66342 ,  E06B3/66352 ,  E06B3/667 ,  E06B3/673 ,  E06B3/6733 ,  E06B3/67334 ,  E06B3/6775 ,  H01L2224/83896 ,  H01L2924/12044 ,  H01L2924/1461 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method and apparatus for low temperature laser sealing of bonded articles is disclosed. Hermetic sealing of glass substrates using low temperature sealing techniques that do not adversely affect bulk strength of glass substrates, the environment created between the substrates and/or any components housed within the sealed glass substrates is disclosed. Such low temperature sealing techniques include use of localized laser heating of sealing materials to form a hermetic seal between glass substrates that does not involve heating the entire article to be sealed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于粘合制品的低温激光密封的方法和装置。 公开了使用低温密封技术对玻璃基板的密封密封，其不会对玻璃基板的体积强度产生不利影响，在基板之间产生的环境和/或容纳在密封的玻璃基板内的任何部件之间产生的环境。 这种低温密封技术包括使用密封材料的局部激光加热来形成不涉及加热整个被密封物品的玻璃基板之间的气密密封。

公开(公告)号：WO2012047255A3

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：PCT/US2011/001628

申请日：2011-09-20

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP. ,  VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S. ,  ALVAREZ, Jemssy

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S. ,  ALVAREZ, Jemssy

IPC: F21V33/00 ,  E06B3/66 ,  F21Y101/02

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for. improving the performance of Lambertian and non-Lambertian light sources. In certain example embodiments, this is accomplished by (1) providing an organic- inorganic hybrid material on LEDs (which in certain example embodiments may be a high index of refraction material), (2) enhancing the light scattering ability of the LEDs (e.g., by fractal embossing, patterning, or the like, and/or by providing randomly dispersed elements thereon), and/or (3) improving performance through advanced cooling techniques. In certain example instances, performance enhancements may include, for example, better color production (e.g., in terms of a high CRT), better light production (e.g., in terms of lumens and non-Lambertian lighting), higher internal and/or external efficiency, etc.

公开(公告)号：WO2011149509A2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-01

申请号：PCT/US2011/000871

申请日：2011-05-17

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP. ,  VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

IPC: H01L35/00

CPC classification number: H01L35/30 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H02S10/10 ,  Y02E10/52

Abstract: Certain example embodiments provide techniques for improving the output of hybrid systems comprising photovoltaic (PV) and thermoelectric (TE) modules in conjunction with super-insulating, yet optically transmissive, vacuum insulated glass (V1G) unit technologies. More particularly, certain example embodiments relate to hybrid systems including hydrogenated microcrystalline silicon (mc-Si), hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si), bulk hetero-junction solar cell, and/or the like, that may be used together with a TE generator, that achieves high operational PV and TE efficiencies under ambient conditions. In that regard, certain example embodiments effectively partition the solar spectrum in order to yield an increased conversion efficiency of a PV-TE hybrid system with a solar cell operating at ambient temperature.

Abstract translation: 某些示例性实施例提供了与超绝缘但透光的真空绝缘玻璃（V1G）单元技术结合的改进包括光伏（PV）和热电（TE）模块的混合系统的输出的技术。 更具体地，某些示例实施例涉及可以与TE一起使用的混合系统，包括氢化微晶硅（mc-Si），氢化非晶硅（a-Si），本体异质结太阳能电池和/或类似物 发电机，在环境条件下实现了高的运行PV和TE效率。 在这方面，某些示例性实施例有效地划分太阳光谱，以便产生具有在环境温度下工作的太阳能电池的PV-TE混合系统的提高的转换效率。

公开(公告)号：WO2011016836A3

公开(公告)日：2011-02-10

申请号：PCT/US2010/002056

申请日：2010-07-22

Applicant: GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP. ,  VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

Inventor： VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

IPC: C30B29/02 ,  C30B33/00

Abstract: Certain example embodiments of this invention relate to the use of graphene as a transparent conductive coating (TCC). In certain example embodiments, graphene thin films grown on large areas hetero-epitaxially, e.g., on a catalyst thin film, from a hydrocarbon gas (such as, for example, C 2 H 2 , CH 4 , or the like). The graphene thin films of certain example embodiments may be doped or undoped. In certain example embodiments, graphene thin films, once formed, may be lifted off of their carrier substrates and transferred to receiving substrates, e.g., for inclusion in an intermediate or final product. Graphene grown, lifted, and transferred in this way may exhibit low sheet resistances (e.g., less than 150 ohms/square and lower when doped) and high transmission values (e.g., at least in the visible and infrared spectra).

公开(公告)号：WO2006055348A3

公开(公告)日：2006-05-26

申请号：PCT/US2005/040469

申请日：2005-11-08

Applicant: CENTRE LUXEMBOURGEOIS DE RECHERCHES POUR LE VERRE ET LA CERAMIQUE S.A. (C.R.V.C) ,  GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP. ,  KRILTZ, Uwe ,  BUTZ, Jochen ,  JANICKE, Gerald ,  VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

Inventor： KRILTZ, Uwe ,  BUTZ, Jochen ,  JANICKE, Gerald ,  VEERASAMY, Vijayen, S.

IPC: H01J37/317 ,  C23C14/06 ,  C23C14/08 ,  C23C14/18 ,  C03C17/36 ,  C23C14/35 ,  C23C14/46 ,  C23C14/56 ,  C23C14/58

Abstract: A coated article is provided that may be used as a vehicle windshield, insulating glass (IG) window unit, or the like. An ion beam is used to treat an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of such a coated article. Advantageously, this has been found to improve sheet resistance (R s ) properties, emittance, solar control properties, and/or durability of the coated article. In certain example embodiments, an ion source(s) and a sputtering target(s) used in forming the IR reflecting layer, or any other suitable layer, may be located in a common deposition chamber of an apparatus used in forming at least part of the coating.