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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7344613 | Method for laminating glass sheets using short wave radiation A method for laminating glass sheets wherein laminating film (1) is placed over one surface of a first glass sheet (2) and the film (1) is heated with short wave radiation (4) to a bonding temperature. Heated areas (8) of the film ... | 03/18/2008 |
| 7294221 | Translucent artistic medium and method for making A preferred artistic medium comprises a first translucent sheet having at least one first image presented thereon, a second translucent sheet having a least one second image presented thereon, the second image being substantially identical to the first image, wherei... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7204735 | Production apparatus and method of producing a light-emitting device by using the same apparatus The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a light-emitting device. At least one of a light-emitting film forming step, a conductive film forming step and an insulating film forming step is carried out while holding a substrate in a manner that an a... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7160485 | Lyotropic liquid crystal systems based on perylenetetracarboxylic acid dibenzimidazole sulfoderivatives, related anisotropic films, and methods for making Sulfoderivatives of perylenetetracarboxylic acid dibenzimidazole are provided. These compounds form liquid crystal systems possessing high quality optical properties. The resulting liquid crystal systems are readily applicable onto a substrate to obtain optically is... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7135217 | Multiple layer glass panels with patterned light transmission The present invention is in the field of laminated glass panels comprising multiple layers of polymer sheets with patterned light transmission qualities and methods of producing and using the same. More specifically, the present invention is in the field of laminate... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7128414 | Methods for coating lenses Methods of coating at least a portion of a curved surface of a lens with a polarizing liquid. One method includes providing a lens having a curved surface and a lens axis; and rotating the lens about a rotation axis such that a polarizing liquid flows over at least ... | 10/31/2006 |
| 7114353 | Devices, systems and methods for use in fabricating doorlites, sidelites, windows, window panes and the like Artistic panes having flat and planar margins with laterally offset central regions and deformations, as well as devices and methods for making the same, are shown and described. Devices and assemblies for manufacturing such artistic panes incorporate support member... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7045177 | Sulfoderivatives of acenaphtho[1,2-]quinoxaline, lyotropic liquid crystal and anisotropic film on their base The present invention provides a series of new chemical compounds, lyotropic liquid crystal systems, materials, blends, mixtures, namely acenaphtho[1,2-b]quinoxaline sulfoderivatives of the general structural formula: ... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7004583 | Eyewear lenses and methods of manufacturing Unfinished lenses, semi-finished lens including optical coatings or a transmission altering layer and methods of manufacturing are described. The unfinished lens includes an optical coating and a surface configured to receive a curve. Non-prescriptive and prescripti... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6976915 | Gaming device display with simulated halftones A panel or reel strip of a gaming device that includes halftones. The panel or reel strip includes a medium and a photographically created multicolor image on one side of the medium. A silkscreen ink layer is provided on the other side of the medium. The ink definin... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6934080 | High efficiency viewing screen A low-scatter polarization-preserving multilayer viewing screen. A substrate D, preferably a volume diffuser, for increasing the divergence of information-coded-light while preserving its polarization sense A as it passes therethrough has a discrimination of at leas... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6929821 | Process for forming a pattern of fluorescent substrate and plasma display panel A resin composition (A) layer, comprising an acrylic polymer (a) having a weight average molecular weight of 10000 to 300000 and an acid number of 80 to 250 mgKOH/g and a fluorescent substance (b), and a photosensitive resin composition (B) layer are formed inside t... | 08/16/2005 |
| 6740190 | Method for manufacturing flat display element In a method for manufacturing a flat display element, a pair of motherboards are prepared, and a display forming portion is formed on each motherboard. A sealant is located on one of the motherboards so as to surround the peripheral edge portion of the display formi... | 05/25/2004 |
| 6636370 | Windshield for head-up display system A windshield for a head-up display system has a pair of opposing major surfaces that are nonparallel to one another in selected areas. Light rays directed toward the nonparallel area of the windshield are reflected from the outer and inner major surfaces ... | 10/21/2003 |
| 6493159 | Optical element and its manufacturing process An optical device has a base body with a surface, a first optically effective, multilayer system in the base body, terminating at an intersection, and a second optically effective, multilayer system. The second system has a layer along the base body surfa... | 12/10/2002 |
| 6461704 | Molded plastic automotive window panel and process of providing masking border A window panel for use in automotive glazing applications is described, in which inner planer piece transparent plastic is bonded to an outer piece molded from an opaque plastic creating a masking border. The two pieces have overlapping portions, and may ... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6444068 | Use of a laser-sensitive coating for the production of a laser-inscribable sheet of glass Method for the production of a laser-inscribable sheet of glass, wherein a laser-sensitive coating, comprising a) a base polymer and b) a radiation-sensitive additive which exhibits a color change on laser irradiation, is applied to at least part of a sheet of... | 09/03/2002 |
| 6329111 | Phosphor pattern, processes for preparing the same and photosensitive element to be used for the same Disclosed are a phosphor pattern which comprises a substrate having unevenness and a phosphor layer formed on the inner surface of a concave portion of the substrate, wherein the phosphor pattern thickness ratio (x)/(y) satisfies a range of 0.1 to 1.5, wh... | 12/11/2001 |
| 6309755 | Process and panel for providing fixed glazing for an automotive vehicle A process and panel for fixed automotive glazing, the panel molded from polycarbonate, a UV radiation blocking hard coat deposited thereon, and a pigmented primer applied in a defined band extending about the perimeter. The hard coat protects the pigmente... | 10/30/2001 |
| 6174394 | Method for thermostable and lightfast dichroic light polarizers Polarizing coatings are formed from dyestuffs which provide a stable liquid crystalline phase in a wide range of concentrations, temperatures and pH-values. Particles formed by aggregates of the liquid crystal molecules are oriented in a predetermined dir... | 01/16/2001 |
| 6069294 | Method for continuously producing sanitary articles and sanitary article produced A process for the continuous manufacture of articles of hygiene such as nappy-pants, of the type comprising an absorbent pad arranged between a liquid-impervious outer sheet and a liquid-permeable inner sheet, characterised in that absorbent pads are depo... | 05/30/2000 |
| 5997672 | Glass photo tiles A glass photo tile is formed by edge slumping an optically-correct glass front in a mold at a superheated temperature substantially above the annealing temperature of the glass, then cooling down the edge-slumped glass front in the mold through an anneal-... | 12/07/1999 |
| 5914178 | Laminated pane comprising a visible motif This invention relates to a laminated pane, having a visible motif, the pane including at least one rigid sheer of glass or plastics material and at least one sheet of flexible plastics material. The motif is formed of at least one organic ink layer organ... | 06/22/1999 |
| 5800646 | Method and apparatus for manipulating film In releasing a film from stacked films and transporting it to a predetermined position, film suction devices hold the film at two opposite peripheral portions. The suction devices are then lifted together with the film so that the lifted portions approach... | 09/01/1998 |
| 5587236 | Interior rear view mirror mounting system utilizing one-package structural adhesive The present invention comprises a vehicle accessory mounting button, windshield arrangement and a method for making the same which uses nonelastomeric, thermosetting, structural adhesives, preferably in film form, to adhere the accessory mounting button t... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5516387 | Illuminated sign and method of assembly An improved illuminated sign for adhesive bonding to the inner surface of a pane of transparent material such as the glass of an automotive window comprises a backing panel, a planar electroluminescent lamp, and an indicia-bearing member. The indicia-bear... | 05/14/1996 |
| 5505801 | Method of producing laminated graphics-to-glass composite back-lit panels A method of producing a composite laminated film-to-glass panel for the display by back lighting of graphics and/or advertising and instructional alpha-numerical information for incorporation in game machines, product dispensing apparatus, and wall displa... | 04/09/1996 |
| 5501888 | Divided light insert and kit for mounting The present invention provides a divided light inserts which employ metal caming and a kit for mounting the inserts on existing windows. The preferred divided light inserts use substantially lead-free, rigid caming which incorporates a flange and steel co... | 03/26/1996 |
| 5493826 | Insulating light transmitting flat structure panel providing the illusion of a three-dimensional array of step-like block structures, and method of constructing the same A novel "three-dimensional" appearing light-transmitting and insulating sandwich panel of planar outer facing sheets in which the illusion of a three-dimensional array of step-like block structures is produced by periodic light transmission contrasting bl... | 02/27/1996 |
| 5451280 | Process for the production of a curved, laminated glazing, in particular a car glazing A curved, laminated car glazing having a decorative enamel coating formed as a frame along the edge of a laminated glazing, on a surface adjacent to the intermediate, thermoplastic layer of one of the individual glass sheets is prepared by printing an ena... | 09/19/1995 |
| 5393365 | Embossed glass/plastic laminate and process for preparing the same A decorative relief pattern is provided on a glass/plastic laminate wherein a sandwiched structure comprised of a glass sheet (10), an adhesive layer (12), a plastic film (14) having a thin cured coating of a polysiloxane antiabrasion material (16) on its... | 02/28/1995 |
| 5364479 | Process for the manufacture of decorated sheets of laminated safety glass Decorated sheets of laminated safety glass, particularly for use in the field of building construction and vehicles for transportation, are manufactured using a process which makes it possible to obtain a product which can be defined as laminated safety g... | 11/15/1994 |
| 5348599 | Method of making laminating glazing unit A method of making a glazing unit comprises sputter coating surface of a substrate ply with a first film of dielectric material and then a substantially transparent, electrically conductive coating, and then laminating the coated surface of the substrate ... | 09/20/1994 |
| 5324374 | Laminated glass with an electroconductive layer A laminated glazing is prepared by a providing an electroconductive layer on side 3, the sides of such a glazing being conventionally numbered from 1-4 starting from the outside of the glazing when mounted on a vehicle, towards the inside. The electrocond... | 06/28/1994 |
| 5300174 | Articles including thermosetting-powder surface-coatings Manufacture of an article incorporating a thermosetting-powder surface-coating includes bonding a component of the article to the coating by contacting the melted powder with the component before curing takes place, and maintaining it in contact through c... | 04/05/1994 |
| 5092101 | Wall elements A wall or window element and/or wall element beneath the window is provided having an insulation layer disposed between two panels. The insulation layer is formed of a material which reduces convective heat transfer and thermal radiation. The insulation l... | 03/03/1992 |
| 5089076 | Method of manufacturing article including melting thermosetting-powder Manufacture of an article incorporating a thermosetting-powder surface-coating includes bonding a component to the article to the coating by contacting the melted powder with the component before curing takes place, and maintaining it in contact through c... | 02/18/1992 |
| 4976805 | Process for manufacture of decorative intermediate films for use in laminated glass sheets A process for the manufacture of decorative intermediate films used in laminated glass sheets which comprises the following steps: (a) forming a transfer sheet with a desired printed pattern printed over a transfer sheet substrate with an ink capable of d... | 12/11/1990 |
| 4952258 | Process for producing laminated safety glass A process for producing laminated safety glass is disclosed, comprising depositing a film which comprises at least one function layer on a plastic sheet, inserting the sheet between a plurality of further layers, such as two polyvinylbutyral sheets which ... | 08/28/1990 |
| 4877675 | Light transmitting or reflective sheet responsive to temperature variations In greenhouses and other stuctures an excessive amount of sunlight on a hot day may cause overheating or may cause uneven lighting. A sheet is provided which is normally transparent but which becomes white and light-reflective at a predetermined temperatu... | 10/31/1989 |
