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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7654061 | Composite pane and retaining structure with at least one composite pane of this type A composite pane (3) having at least two rigid (glass) plates (3.1, 3.2) and an intermediate layer (33) has flexible holding elements (4) which are positioned in the plane of the intermediate layer between the two rigid plates and extend ... | 02/02/2010 |
| 7416772 | Glass laminates having improved structural integrity against severe stresses for use in external pressure plate glazing applications This invention is an architectural glazing structure for exterior mounting that is a glass laminate having enhanced resistance to being pulled from a frame upon being subjected to severe positive and/or negative pressure loads. This invention is particularly suitabl... | 08/26/2008 |
| 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 |
| 7340869 | Fireproof glazing unit The disclosure relates to a fireproof glazing unit including at least two spaced-apart transparent substrates, with a transparent fireproof layer disposed between the substrate. A transparent TiO2 layer, which reduces the incidence of UV radiation onto th... | 03/11/2008 |
| 7330102 | Method of customizing a vehicle with decals, a vehicle decal assembly and a vehicle customized with decals in accordance with the method A method of customizing a vehicle with decals. A first step involves securing a film of light emitting material containing a matrix of pixels to a body of a vehicle. A second step involves providing a controller having a memory in which is stored at least one graphi... | 02/12/2008 |
| 7318956 | One way bullet-resistant transparent panel Transparent panels having unidirectional bullet-resisting characteristics contain at least one sheet of glass, several intermediate sheets formed of an acrylic resin or further glass sheets, and an inner sheet formed of a polycarbonate resin. A transparent adhesive ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7295154 | Vehicle obstacle warning radar A method for detecting an object using a transmitting antenna and an array of receiving antennas. The method comprises the step of transmitting a signal from the transmitting antenna. The magnitude and phase of a respective received signal at each of the receiving a... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7293391 | Unitary insulated glass unit with vapor barrier A multi-paned fenestration unit in which the glass panes are manufactured directly into the support structure without first manufacturing an insulated glass unit. The support structure is designed to provide the structural support for the glass panes without a separ... | 11/13/2007 |
| 7266930 | Construction block A construction block which has improved thermal insulation qualities, has improved sound transmission migration reduction properties, and which reduces or outright eliminates the effects of a seam failure. The construction block is comprised of a pair of generally p... | 09/11/2007 |
| 7244325 | Method of manufacturing an insulated glass unit A metallized coating is applied to a first surface of a multi-layered window film, the coating applied by vacuum deposition to form a laminated film composite. A second surface of the multi-layered window film composite is adhesively attached to a first glass pane. ... | 07/17/2007 |
| 7196657 | Radar system using RF noise A radar system that utilizes predetermined, pseudorandom, or random waveforms that may be substantially matched to the impulse response of the radar and any surrounding clutter such that the signal-to-clutter ratio may be optimized and/or such that specific targets ... | 03/27/2007 |
| 7165362 | Glass support member A monolithic glass member for supporting loads is disclosed. The glass member includes a plurality of glass sheets that are laminated together with one or more bonding layers. One of the glass sheets has a cut out at an edge thereof to receive a connector. The conne... | 01/23/2007 |
| 7146759 | Two-faced optional mat picture frames This invention discloses composite two faced picture, document and/or other artwork frames, each composed of two separate frames with panes permanently installed on elastomeric pads and fitted to allow pane to pane resilient contact with two sets of displayed materi... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7138166 | Glass laminates having improved structural integrity against severe stresses for use in external pressure plate glazing applications This invention is an architectural glazing structure for exterior mounting that is a glass laminate having enhanced resistance to being pulled from a frame upon being subjected to severe positive and/or negative pressure loads. This invention is particularly suitabl... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7134254 | Skylight fall protection safety panel and method of making A skylight fall protection safety panel formed from a single sheet of metal having a predetermined surface area A1 and a plurality of apertures are punched out of at least one central perimeter surface area A3. A2 is as great as or greater than ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 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 |
| 7107729 | Ribbed tube continuous flexible spacer assembly A spacer assembly is disclosed having a spacer with a cross-section varying in a repeating manner along a longitudinal axis and an adhesive sealant at least partially encapsulating the spacer. Also, a moisture vapor barrier may be provided as well as a desiccated to... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7104720 | Traffic noise barrier system A traffic noise barrier system includes a longitudinal barrier and a traffic noise barrier wall. The traffic noise barrier wall is supported by the longitudinal barrier and is spaced apart from a back surface of the longitudinal barrier in a direction away from the ... | 09/12/2006 |
| 7024830 | Plastic window assembly A plastic window assembly is adapted to be mounted in an opening defined by a structure. The plastic window assembly is oval-shaped with a decorative plastic window muntin. A plastic frame supports parallel window panes. The window muntin is disposed between the par... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7007990 | Reinforced impact beam with layered matrix An impact beam having a polymer matrix and a metal reinforcing structure, the metal reinforcing structure including metal cords that can be made from metal elements having a diameter of 100 μm or more. The polymer matrix can include a thermoplastic material and/or ... | 03/07/2006 |
| 6981351 | Fire rated door with a surrounding door frame A fire rated door with a surrounding door frame, consisting of a glass pane, which is embedded between its circumferential metal frame, said fire rated door consists of at least one door leaf realized from two glass panes spaced apart by means of profiles, whereby t... | 01/03/2006 |
| 6964606 | Window ducting system A window ducting system includes a window frame that has an inner perimeter as well as an outer surface and an inner surface with respect to a dwelling. Security bars are attached to the window fame and are positioned adjacent to the inner surface. An air cooling as... | 11/15/2005 |
| 6957516 | Acoustically intelligent windows A window having a frame with a windowpane disposed therein is provided. A first impedance discontinuity element is disposed between the windowpane and the frame adjacent a portion of a periphery of the windowpane. A second impedance discontinuity element is disposed... | 10/25/2005 |
| 6922175 | Radio transmission region in metallic panel A region in a metallic panel that facilitates the transmission of radio frequency signals. The metallic panel may be included in a window such as the window of a vehicle or building. For example, the metallic panel may be used for heating or to reflect infrared radi... | 07/26/2005 |
| 6877286 | Insulative window covering A thermal window insert includes at least two substantially parallel, substantially transparent sheets of flexible polymer material having a gap therebetween. The two sheets are bonded together at deformations formed in at least one of the sheets, and have a size ap... | 04/12/2005 |
| 6860081 | Sidelobe controlled radio transmission region in metallic panel A region in a metallic panel that facilitates the transmission of radio frequency signals. The metallic panel may be included in a window such as the window of a vehicle or building. For example, the metallic panel may be used for heating or to reflect infrared radi... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6860080 | Three dimensional sculpture The subject of this invention is the presentation of a three dimensional glass sculpture depicting realistic subjects such as flowers, leaves, birds, animals or abstract shapes in a decorative window. This is an alternative to stain glass or beveled glass windows wh... | 03/01/2005 |
| 6811841 | Light-stable structures An assembly including a polymeric film and an effective amount of an ultraviolet light-absorbing compound in an inert environment. The inert environment is bounded on at least one side by a pane, which is at least partially transparent to ultraviolet light. The ultr... | 11/02/2004 |
| 6732478 | Lighting panel A floor panel (20L) or (20R) comprises a first plastics sheet (5) edge lit by a light source in a space (8), a second plastics sheet (6) being provided above the first sheet and below an upper sheet (7) of glass. A floor may... | 05/11/2004 |
| 6675550 | Penetration resistant window A penetration resistant window includes a penetration resistant layer sandwiched between exterior and interior transparent sheets. The perimeter of the penetration resistant layer extends from the perimeters of the exterior and interior transparent sheets... | 01/13/2004 |
| 6668499 | Fire door or window Fire door or window, comprised essentially of a glass pane that is embedded in a metal frame that surrounds it, whereby the fire door has a modular construction and thereby is comprised of at least one door panel that is formed by two glass panes that are... | 12/30/2003 |
| 6609350 | Laminated glass panel A laminated glass panel suitable for use in frameless glass structures includes a sheet of untempered glass such as art glass and can be held by conventional frameless glass mounting hardware. The panel remains held by the mounting hardware should the pan... | 08/26/2003 |
| 6604333 | Plastic window assembly A plastic window assembly is adapted to be mounted in an opening defined by a structure. The plastic window assembly is oval-shaped with a decorative plastic window muntin. A plastic frame supports parallel window panes. The window muntin is disposed betw... | 08/12/2003 |
| 6581341 | Continuous flexible spacer assembly having sealant support member A spacer and sealant strip comprising a sealant support member having a longitudinal axis and a planer surface bounded by first and second edges, a stiffener cooperating with said sealant support member, a shim in contact with said stiffener and said seal... | 06/24/2003 |
| 6564517 | Hurricane-resistant storm window assembly A hurricane-resistant storm window assembly including at least one window pane member which consists of a first lami-glass substrate which is substantially 9/32 of an inch (2.7 mm) thick; a second lami-glass substrate which is substantially 9/32 of an inc... | 05/20/2003 |
| 6551715 | Glass sheet with conductive film and glass article using the same When a transparent conductive film formed on a glass sheet is heat-treated in the air, its conductivity decreases. Even if the conductivity is increased by a heat treatment in a nitrogen atmosphere or the like beforehand, it decreases considerably by heat... | 04/22/2003 |
| 6546690 | Glass structural element for constructing a preferably self supporting wall, roof or ceiling section or element An especially stable glass module (3) that is resistant to bending stress and releases no shards when shattered. The module can be employed to construct an area of a wall, roof, or ceiling entirely of glass and without frames or fittings of metal or anoth... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6546692 | Method of mounting an insulated impact resistant glass composite in a window frame Two window panes are each laminated on one side with polyethylene terephthalate film. The film sides are faced towards each other and a spacer of 1/4 to 9/10 inch width is placed between the coated surfaces of the window panes. An inboard surface of the s... | 04/15/2003 |
| 6502365 | Assembly method and installation, a device assembled thereby, and a unit including the device The invention relates to assembling together at least two envelope elements with at least one deformable element between the two envelope elements so that the elements are secured together rigidly in irreversible manner, the assembled-together elements be... | 01/07/2003 |
| 6500516 | Light transmitting panels This invention relates to methods of making visually uniform, light transmitting panels and to the resulting panels, which include a cellular core sandwiched between two light transmitting sheets and possess improved light transmitting characteristics.... | 12/31/2002 |
