Did You Know...
...that Robert Adler has the dubious distinction of being the Father of the Couch Potato? Back in 1955 Adler was employed by what was then Zenith Radio Corp., where he was charged to invent something that would allow viewers to turn down the TV volume without leaving their chairs. After a series of flops (such as a wired contraption that people tripped over), Adler hit on the idea of using sound waves. Thus the Remote Control was born...
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7462397 | Coated article with silicon nitride inclusive layer adjacent glass A low-E coated article is provided, in certain example embodiments, with a layer including silicon nitride adjacent the glass substrate in order to improve chemical and/or mechanical durability of the coated article. In certain example embodiments, the coated articl... | 12/09/2008 |
| 7455910 | Low-E coating with high visible transmission Coated articles are provided with an anti-reflection system(s) which enables high visible transmission and/or low visible reflection. Neutral color is also achievable in certain example embodiments. In certain example embodiments, the anti-reflection system(s) is us... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7455883 | Hydrophilic DLC on substrate with flame pyrolysis treatment A substrate is coated with a layer(s) or coating(s) that includes, for example, amorphous carbon in a form of diamond-like carbon (DLC). The DLC is then subjected to flame pyrolysis in order to cause the contact angle θ thereof to decrease. ... | 11/25/2008 |
| 7449218 | Heat treatable coated article with diamond-like carbon (DLC) and/or zirconium in coating In certain example embodiments, a coated article includes respective layers including diamond-like carbon (DLC) and zirconium nitride before heat treatment (HT). During HT, the hydrogenated DLC acts as a fuel which upon combustion with oxygen produces carbon dioxide... | 11/11/2008 |
| 7446939 | Optical diffuser with UV blocking coating using inorganic materials for blocking UV A diffuser is provided in an illumination system, where the diffuser is capable of blocking significant amounts of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. In certain example embodiments, the diffuser includes a glass substrate which supports a UV coating(s) that blocks signific... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7445273 | Scratch resistant coated glass article resistant fluoride-based etchant(s) A scratch resistant coated article is provided which is also resistant to attacks by at least some fluoride-based etchant(s) for at least a period of time. In certain example embodiments, an anti-etch layer(s) is provided on the glass substrate in order to protect t... | 11/04/2008 |
| 7419725 | Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) v... | 09/02/2008 |
| 7405411 | Ion source with multi-piece outer cathode In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provided an ion source including an anode and a cathode. In certain example embodiments, a multi-piece outer cathode is provided. The multi-piece outer cathode allows precision adjustments to be made, thereb... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7405004 | Heat treatable coated article and method of making same A coated article or layer system is provided which includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer including niobium (Nb) sandwiched between at least a pair of dielectric layers. In certain embodiments, a Cr inclusive barrier layer is provided to protect the Nb... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7390572 | Coated article with IR reflecting layer(s) and method of making same A coated article is provided with at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer. The IR reflecting layer may be of silver or the like. In certain example embodiments, a titanium oxide layer is provided over the IR reflecting layer, and it has been found that this surp... | 06/24/2008 |
| 7387816 | Scratch resistant coated glass article including layer(s) resistant to fluoride-based etchant(s), and method of making article using combustion CVD A method of making a scratch resistant coated article is provided, the coated article also being resistant to attacks by at least some fluoride-based etchant(s) for at least a period of time. In certain example embodiments, the method includes using flame pyrolysis ... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7344782 | Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method A coated article is provided that may be heat treated in certain example embodiments. A coating of the coated article includes zinc oxide inclusive layer(s) located under infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of a material such as silver. In certain example embodiments,... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7325417 | Glass composition with low visible and IR transmission A glass having a visible transmission of no greater than 28% and low IR transmission, and employing a colorant portion: ... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7314668 | Low-E coated articles having zirconium inclusive dielectric layer A heat treatable coated article (e.g., vehicle windshield, IG unit, etc.) is provided with a dual-silver low-E coating. Before and/or after heat treatment (HT), the coating and/or coated article has a visible transmittance of at least 70%, more preferably at least 7... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7311975 | Coated article having low-E coating with ion beam treated IR reflecting layer and corresponding method 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 re... | 12/25/2007 |
| 7300701 | High durable, low-e, heat treatable layer coating system A coated article including a coating supported by a glass substrate is provided. In certain example embodiments, the coating includes from the glass substrate outwardly a first dielectric layer(s), an infrared (IR) reflecting layer (e.g., Ag), NiCrOX laye... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7294402 | Coated article with absorbing layer A coated article is provided with an absorbing layer(s). The coating is, in certain example embodiments, designed so that significant changes in visible transmission can be made by adjusting thickness of the absorbing layer without significantly affecting certain ot... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7288283 | UV-absorbing coatings and methods of making the same Methods of forming UV-absorbent transparent coatings and transparent substrates coated with the same allow for a relatively lower temperature cross-linkage reaction between a UV-absorbent compound and an epoxy-alkoxysilane. More specifically, UV-absorbent coatings o... | 10/30/2007 |
| 7276289 | First surface mirror with metal oxide nucleation layer A first surface mirror includes a reflective layer and one or more dielectric layers. A metal oxide (e.g., aluminum oxide) nucleation layer(s) is provided above and/or below the reflective layer in order to improve durability of the first surface mirror. ... | 10/02/2007 |
| D551783 | Storm shutter panel | 09/25/2007 |
| 7269887 | Method of making applique for pillar area of vehicle A pillar applique for use at a pillar area (e.g., A-pillar area) of a vehicle. The pillar applique includes a substrate portion and a thermoplastic elastomer portion. Each of the substrate portion (21) and the thermoplastic elastomer portion (23) are f... | 09/18/2007 |
| 7267879 | Coated article with silicon oxynitride adjacent glass A low-E coated article is provided, in certain example embodiments, with a layer including silicon oxynitride adjacent the glass substrate in order to improve chemical and/or mechanical durability of the coated article. In certain example embodiments, the coated art... | 09/11/2007 |
| D549353 | Storm shutter | 08/21/2007 |
| D549354 | Storm shutter | 08/21/2007 |
| 7235002 | Method and system for making glass sheets including grinding lateral edge(s) thereof A method and system for making glass sheets is provided. At least one grinding wheel is provided for grinding a lateral edge of a glass sheet. An airbag and corresponding air pressure regulator are provided for biasing the grinding wheel against the lateral edge of ... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7231787 | Apparatus and method for bending and/or tempering glass An apparatus and method for bending and/or tempering glass substrate(s) are provided. The amount of near-IR radiation which reaches the glass to be bent and/or tempered is limited (e.g., via filtering or any other suitable technique). Thus, the IR radiation (used fo... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7229533 | Method of making coated article having low-E coating with ion beam treated and/or formed IR reflecting layer 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 during at least part of forming an infrared (IR) reflecting layer(s) of such a coated article. Advantageously, this has been fo... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7226528 | Methods of making coated articles by sputtering silver in oxygen inclusive atmosphere A sputter coated article is provided with improved mechanical durability (e.g., pre-HT scratch resistance) and/or thermal stability by sputtering at least one Ag inclusive layer in an atmosphere including at least O2 gas. For instance, in certain example ... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7223479 | Heat treatable coated article with dual layer undercoat In certain example embodiments, a multi-layer undercoat may include a layer of or including tin oxide on the glass surface and a layer of silicon nitride thereover. Tin oxide is advantageous in that it is relatively durable, and is a low stress material with excelle... | 05/29/2007 |
| 7217461 | Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) v... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7217460 | Coated article with low-E coating including tin oxide interlayer A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be loca... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7198851 | Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis/SF) v... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7198699 | Sputter coating apparatus including ion beam source(s), and corresponding method A coating apparatus deposits a first coating (single or multi-layered) onto a first side of a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) passing through the apparatus, and a second coating (single or multi-layered) onto the other or second side of the substrate. In certain e... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7195727 | Extruded automotive trim and method of making same An automotive trim product is made as follows. A single or multiple layer sheet is extruded so as to include at least one color pigmented and/or metallized layer therein. Optionally, a clear coat may be laminated to the sheet, or may even be coextruded therewith. In... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7189458 | Coated article with low-E coating including IR reflecting layer(s) and corresponding method A coated article is provided with a low-emissivity (low-E) layer stack for use in a window unit or the like. The layer stack, or coating, may permit the coated article to achieve one or more of a fairly low solar factor (SF) value, a high selectivity (Tvis | 03/13/2007 |
| 7183559 | Ion source with substantially planar design In certain example embodiments of this invention, there is provide an ion source including an anode and a cathode. In certain example embodiments, the cathode does not overhang over the anode, or vice versa. Since no, or fewer, areas of overhang are provided between... | 02/27/2007 |
| 7153578 | Coated article with low-E coating including zirconium silicon oxynitride and methods of making same A coated article is provided with at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer. In certain embodiments, the coating is provided with at least one layer of zirconium silicon oxynitride (e.g., ZrSiOxNy), for improving the coated article's ability ... | 12/26/2006 |
| 6849339 | Composite laminate structures especially useful for automotive trim components, and methods and tie layers employed to make the same Laminates include a thermoplastic substrate layer, a clear coat layer, and a tie layer. The tie layer most preferably includes an adhesive-enhancing effective amount of a branched or linear styrenic block copolymer which adhesively bonds the substrate and clear coat... | 02/01/2005 |
| 6805927 | Composite laminate structures especially useful for automotive trim components, and methods and tie layers employed to make the same Laminates include a thermoplastic substrate layer, a clear coat layer, and a tie layer between the substrate and clear coat layers. The tie layer most preferably includes a first layer adjacent the thermoplastic substrate layer which is comprised of a polyolefin, an... | 10/19/2004 |
| 6805959 | Composite laminate structures especially useful for automotive trim components, and methods and tie layers employed to make the same Laminates include a thermoplastic substrate layer, a clear coat layer, and a tie layer. The tie layer most preferably includes an adhesive-enhancing effective amount of a maleic anhydride grafted styrenic block copolymer which adhesively bonds the substrate and clea... | 10/19/2004 |
