20240027865. HIGH PERFORMANCE PRIVACY GLAZING STRUCTURES simplified abstract (Cardinal IG Company)
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HIGH PERFORMANCE PRIVACY GLAZING STRUCTURES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Nicolas Le Houx of Minneapolis MN (US)
Hari Atkuri of Plymouth MN (US)
Andrew Demiglio of Savage MN (US)
Eric Bjergaard of Minneapolis MN (US)
HIGH PERFORMANCE PRIVACY GLAZING STRUCTURES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240027865 titled 'HIGH PERFORMANCE PRIVACY GLAZING STRUCTURES
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes a privacy glazing structure that is made up of multiple transparent panes with an optically active material and a between-pane space for thermal insulation. The structure may have functional coatings and intermediate films to enhance its performance and lifespan. For example, it may include a low emissivity coating and a laminate layer to protect the optically active layer from sunlight degradation and provide safety and impact resistance properties.
- The privacy glazing structure is made of multiple panes of transparent material.
- The panes hold an optically active material and create a between-pane space for thermal insulation.
- Functional coatings and intermediate films are used to enhance the structure's performance and lifespan.
- A low emissivity coating and laminate layer are positioned between the optically active layer and the exterior environment exposed to sunlight.
- The low emissivity coating and laminate layer effectively protect the optically active layer from sunlight degradation.
- The laminate layer also imparts safety and impact resistance properties to the structure.
Potential Applications:
- Privacy glazing for windows in residential and commercial buildings.
- Glazing for skylights and glass roofs.
- Glazing for vehicles, such as cars and airplanes.
Problems Solved:
- Privacy glazing structures often lack thermal insulation properties, leading to energy loss.
- Sunlight degradation can affect the performance and lifespan of optically active materials.
- Safety and impact resistance are important considerations for glazing structures.
Benefits:
- Improved thermal insulation properties for energy efficiency.
- Protection of optically active materials from sunlight degradation.
- Enhanced safety and impact resistance properties for the structure.
- Extended lifespan of the privacy glazing structure.
Original Abstract Submitted
a privacy glazing structure may be fabricated from multiple panes of transparent material that hold an optically active material and also define a between-pane space that is separated from a surrounding environment for thermal insulating properties. the privacy glazing structure may include various functional coatings and intermediate films to enhance the performance and/or life span of the structure. for example, the privacy glazing structure may include a low emissivity coating and a laminate layer positioned between an optically active layer and an exterior environment exposed to sunlight. the low emissivity coating and laminate layer may work in combination to effectively protect the optically active layer from sunlight degradation. additionally or alternatively, the laminate layer may impart safety and impact resistance properties to the structure.
