View source for 18038290. FENESTRATION APPARATUS INCORPORATING LIQUID CRYSTAL GLAZING AND RELATED METHODS simplified abstract (CORNING INCORPORATED)

=FENESTRATION APPARATUS INCORPORATING LIQUID CRYSTAL GLAZING AND RELATED METHODS=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:CORNING INCORPORATED|CORNING INCORPORATED]]


[[Category:CORNING INCORPORATED]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Thomas Bertin-mourot of Paris (FR)|Thomas Bertin-mourot of Paris (FR)]][[Category:Thomas Bertin-mourot of Paris (FR)]]

[[:Category:Anthony Robert Board of Breesport NY (US)|Anthony Robert Board of Breesport NY (US)]][[Category:Anthony Robert Board of Breesport NY (US)]]

[[:Category:James Gregory Couillard of Ithaca NY (US)|James Gregory Couillard of Ithaca NY (US)]][[Category:James Gregory Couillard of Ithaca NY (US)]]

==FENESTRATION APPARATUS INCORPORATING LIQUID CRYSTAL GLAZING AND RELATED METHODS - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18038290 titled 'FENESTRATION APPARATUS INCORPORATING LIQUID CRYSTAL GLAZING AND RELATED METHODS

==Simplified Explanation==

The present disclosure describes a fenestration apparatus with a liquid crystal panel that can be attached to an existing window, creating a gap between the frame, the panel, and the window.

* The fenestration apparatus includes a glazing with a liquid crystal cell between two glass layers, a frame around the panel, and an attachment member for fixing the apparatus to an existing window.

* The attachment member is designed to be removably fixable to the window, allowing for easy installation and removal of the fenestration apparatus.

* The gap created between the frame, the panel, and the existing window helps with insulation and energy efficiency.

* The liquid crystal panel can potentially provide privacy or shading control by adjusting the transparency of the glazing.

== Potential Applications ==
The fenestration apparatus can be used in residential or commercial buildings to improve energy efficiency and provide privacy control.

== Problems Solved ==
This technology helps address issues related to energy loss through windows and the need for privacy control in indoor spaces.

== Benefits ==
The fenestration apparatus offers a convenient and cost-effective solution for enhancing the performance of existing windows.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
This technology could be applied in the construction industry for retrofitting existing windows in homes, offices, and other buildings.

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be existing patents or products related to window attachments or smart glass technologies that offer similar functionalities.

== Unanswered Questions ==
1. What is the cost-effectiveness of implementing this fenestration apparatus compared to other energy-efficient window solutions?
2. Are there any potential maintenance requirements for the liquid crystal panel over time, and how durable is the attachment mechanism for long-term use?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

In various embodiments of the present disclosure, a fenestration apparatus is provided, including: a glazing comprising a LC panel having: a first glass layer; a second glass layer, and a liquid crystal cell therebetween; a frame, configured perimetrically around a corresponding perimetrical edge of the LC panel; and an attachment member configured to the frame, wherein the attachment member is configured to be removably fixable to an existing window, wherein the attachment member is configured to define a gap between the frame, the at least one LC panel, and the existing window.



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