Abstract

Antimicrobial thermoset coating formulations including an additive compound and a thermo- or UV-curable resin are provided, especially where the additive is chosen from 1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium bromide, didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, 1-cetylpyridinium chloride, hydroxyethylcellulose, carboxy methylcellulose, triethyl citrate, N-octadecyldimethyl-(3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl)ammonium chloride, 4-(trimethoxysilylethyl)benzyltrimethylammonium chloride, N-[3-(trimethoxysilyl) propyl]-N,N,N-trimethylammonium chloride, dimethylbenzalkonium. Antimicrobial thermoset coating formulations further including a copper-containing material or cuprous oxide are provided. Methods of making the antimicrobial thermoset coating formulations are also provided. Methods for using the antimicrobial thermoset coating formulations are also provided. Antimicrobial systems are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 59/20 - Copper
• A01N 25/10 - Macromolecular compounds
• A01N 33/12 - Quaternary ammonium compounds
• A01N 43/50 - 1,3-DiazolesHydrogenated 1,3-diazoles
• A01N 55/00 - Biocides, pest repellants or attractants, or plant growth regulators containing organic compounds containing elements other than carbon, hydrogen, halogen, oxygen, nitrogen and sulfur
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof

Abstract

An optical fiber including: (1) a first outer cladding region including a no-slope portion establishing a 0% baseline (Δ0); (2) a core region surrounded by the first outer cladding region, the core region including (i) an outer radius (r1) from 4.0 μm to 6.5 μm and (ii) a maximum relative refractive index (Δ1max) from 0.3% to 0.6%, the core region exhibiting an α value of 5 or greater; and (3) a depressed index cladding region surrounding the core region and surrounded by the first outer cladding region, the depressed index cladding region including (i) an outer radius (r3) from 14 μm to 28 μm, (ii) a relative refractive index (Δ3) from −0.45% to −0.30%, and (iii) a trench volume (VT) from 65%-μm2 to 140%-μm2. The optical fiber exhibits lower LP01 bending loss than LP11 bending loss at operating wavelengths in the O- and C-bands.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/028 - Optical fibres with cladding with core or cladding having graded refractive index
• G02B 6/036 - Optical fibres with cladding core or cladding comprising multiple layers

Abstract

Described herein is a glass article comprising a glass substrate having a major surface and an opaque layer disposed on the major surface. The opaque layer comprises a photocurable ink that comprises at least 10 wt % of a pigment. The opaque layer comprises a thickness of less than or equal to 25 μm and an optical density of greater than or equal to 4.0. After curing via exposure to curing light from an ultraviolet light (“UV”) light emitting diode (“LED”), the opaque layer exhibits: (a) a pencil hardness of greater than or equal to 3H when measured according to ASTM 3363, and (b) an adhesion to the glass substrate of greater than or equal to 4B after being subjected to a temperature of 85° C. at 95% relative humidity for a period of at least 500 hours, when tested according to ASTM 3359.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/32 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material with synthetic or natural resins
• C09D 11/101 - Inks specially adapted for printing processes involving curing by wave energy or particle radiation, e.g. with UV-curing following the printing
• C09D 11/107 - Printing inks based on artificial resins containing macromolecular compounds obtained by reactions only involving carbon-to-carbon unsaturated bonds from unsaturated acids or derivatives thereof
• C09D 11/30 - Inkjet printing inks
• C09D 11/54 - Inks based on two liquids, one liquid being the ink, the other liquid being a reaction solution, a fixer or a treatment solution for the ink

Abstract

An antimicrobial polymer composition comprises from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of a copper-containing material, from about 5 wt % to about 30 wt % of an ionic liquid, and from 60 wt % to 90 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer. An antimicrobial polymer article comprises from 0.1 wt % to about 30 wt % of a copper-containing material, from about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of an ionic liquid, and from about 50 wt % to about 99.8 wt % of a thermoplastic polymer. Methods of making an antimicrobial polymer can comprise feeding an antimicrobial polymer composition and an another thermoplastic polymer into a forming apparatus. Methods of making an antimicrobial polymer article comprises feeding a mixture comprising copper-containing material from about 0.1 wt % to about 30 wt %, an ionic liquid from about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt %, and a thermoplastic polymer into a forming apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

• A01N 59/20 - Copper
• A01N 25/10 - Macromolecular compounds
• A01P 1/00 - DisinfectantsAntimicrobial compounds or mixtures thereof

Abstract

Provided is an apparatus for manufacturing a multi-pane glass unit. The apparatus includes: a first plate configured to hold a first glass pane; a second plate configured to hold a second glass pane such that the second glass pane faces the first glass pane; and a conveyer including a first portion configured to convey the first glass pane onto the first plate and a second portion configured to convey the second glass pane onto the second plate.

IPC Classes  ?

• E06B 3/673 - Assembling the units
• B23P 11/00 - Connecting or disconnecting metal parts or objects by metal-working techniques, not otherwise provided for
• B23P 19/10 - Aligning parts to be fitted together
• B32B 7/02 - Physical, chemical or physicochemical properties
• B32B 7/05 - Interconnection of layers the layers not being connected over the whole surface, e.g. discontinuous connection or patterned connection
• B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 37/02 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by a sequence of laminating steps, e.g. by adding new layers at consecutive laminating stations
• B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
• B32B 38/18 - Handling of layers or the laminate
• B65G 49/06 - Conveying systems characterised by their application for specified purposes not otherwise provided for for fragile or damageable materials or articles for fragile sheets, e.g. glass
• E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges
• E06B 3/663 - Elements for spacing panes

Abstract

A method of laser bonding glass to metal foil includes contacting a first glass substrate with a first metal foil to create a first contact location; directing a laser beam on the first contact location to bond the first glass substrate to the first metal foil; contacting a second glass substrate with a second metal foil to create a second contact location; and directing the laser beam on the second contact location to bond the second glass substrate to the second metal foil, wherein the first metal foil and the second metal foil each have a thickness from 5 μm to 100 μm, and wherein the laser beam comprises a pulsed laser comprising: a pulse energy from 2.8 μJ to 1000 μJ; and a wavelength such that the first and second glass substrates are substantially transparent to the wavelength.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 27/02 - Joining pieces of glass to pieces of other inorganic materialJoining glass to glass other than by fusing by fusing glass directly to metal
• B23K 26/06 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing
• B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
• B23K 26/324 - Bonding taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic parts
• B23K 26/57 - Working by transmitting the laser beam through or within the workpiece the laser beam entering a face of the workpiece from which it is transmitted through the workpiece material to work on a different workpiece face, e.g. for effecting removal, fusion splicing, modifying or reforming
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut

Abstract

Methods, systems, and device implementing slow cooling of reduced cladding diameter optical fibers are described. An optical fiber manufacturing system may draw optical fibers based on heating and extruding, via a draw furnace, optically transmissive material. The optical fiber manufacturing system may include a cooling device positioned after the draw furnace and configured to cool the optical fibers. Cooling the optical fibers with the cooling device may include applying one or more gases with low thermal conductivity to the optical fibers. Applying the one or more gases to the optical fibers may reduce a rate at which the optical fibers are cooled. For example, the cooling device may be configured to transition the optical fibers from a relatively pliable state associated with exiting the furnace to a relatively hardened state at a relatively slow rate. The optical fibers may have a cladding diameter less than or equal to 115 μm.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 37/027 - Fibres composed of different sorts of glass, e.g. fibre optics
• C03B 37/03 - Drawing means, e.g. drawing drums

Abstract

Batteries include a cathode, a solid-state electrolyte, a lithium-containing anode, and an interlayer positioned between the solid-state electrolyte and the lithium-containing anode. A surface roughness Sa of a first major surface of the solid-state electrolyte facing the interlayer is in a range from 0.3 micrometers to 10 micrometers. The interlayer can include tin, strontium, germanium, tellurium, selenium, barium, or combinations thereof. A material of the interlayer may not form a solid solution phase with lithium at 200°C or less. A lithium diffusivity of the interlayer can be 10-18m2/s or more and/or a rate-dependent capacity can be 80% or more. Methods of making a battery include disposing an interlayer on a first major surface of a solid-state electrolyte. Methods further include disposing a lithium-containing anode on the interlayer. Methods include disposing a second major surface of the solid-state electrolyte on a cathode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 4/38 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of elements or alloys
• H01M 4/525 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of nickel, cobalt or iron of mixed oxides or hydroxides containing iron, cobalt or nickel for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiNiO2, LiCoO2 or LiCoOxFy
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials
• H01M 10/0585 - Construction or manufacture of accumulators having only flat construction elements, i.e. flat positive electrodes, flat negative electrodes and flat separators

Abstract

A glass-based assembly includes a glass or glass-ceramic substrate comprising a surface. The surface has flaws, such as a population of small cracks extending into the surface, whereby the substrate is weakened relative to ideal strength thereof. The assembly further includes a coating coupled to the substrate and overlaying at least some of the flaws. Ultimate strength of the substrate with the coating coupled thereto is greater than that of the substrate alone, without the coating.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions

Abstract

Compositions for chitosan-based synthetic hydrogels and methods of their use are provided. The chitosan-based hydrogels comprise a functionalized chitosan, a multi-arm polyethylene glycol vinyl sulfone, an RGD peptide, and a VPM peptide. The chitosan-based synthetic hydrogels can be employed in three-dimensional cell cultures and can be dissolved. These chitosan-based synthetic hydrogels are advantageous at least because they have similar mechanical properties to non-synthetic Matrigel® but are well defined.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61L 27/52 - Hydrogels or hydrocolloids
• A61L 31/14 - Materials characterised by their function or physical properties

Abstract

An adapter assembly includes an adapter to receive at least two optical fiber connectors or at least two fiber optic ferrules side by side on each of the first side and the second side and a plurality of dual triggers attached to the main body at a trigger receiving area, each of the plurality of dual triggers comprising a first side trigger and a second side trigger, the first side trigger located on the first side of the main body and the second side trigger located on the second side of the main body and the first side trigger engages a respective latch of one of the at least two fiber optic connectors on the first side and the second side trigger engages fiber optic ferrules on the second side.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A method for forming fluorite from a F−-containing aqueous fluid, the method comprising: contacting a bioactive glass comprising calcium with the F−-containing aqueous fluid; and forming the fluorite. A filter media, and filter containing the filter media, for forming fluorite from a F−-containing aqueous fluid, the filter media comprising: a bioactive glass comprising calcium; and at least one of sand, gravel, charcoal, polymer particles, and ceramic particles.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01J 20/10 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising silica or silicate
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• C02F 1/28 - Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage by sorption
• C02F 101/14 - Fluorine or fluorine-containing compounds
• C03C 3/062 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight
• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 3/112 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing halogen or nitrogen containing fluorine
• C03C 17/22 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with other inorganic material

Goods & Services

Processed glass or glass ceramic comprising anti-reflective, anti-glare, anti-microbial, anti-fingerprint surface treatments sold as an integral component of display panel covers for consumer electronic devices, namely smartphones; glass ceramic sold as an integral component of display panel covers for consumer electronic devices, namely smartphones.

Abstract

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a laminate glazing for a vehicle roof. The laminate glazing includes a first glass ply having first and second major surfaces. The second major surface is opposite to the first major surface. The laminate glazing further includes a second glass ply having third and fourth major surfaces. The fourth major surface is opposite to the third major surface. An adhesive layer is disposed between the second and third major surfaces. The first and second major surfaces define a first thickness of the first glass ply that is from 2.1 mm to 5 mm. The third and fourth major surfaces define a second thickness of the second glass ply that is from 0.5 mm to 1.6 mm. The laminate glazing is configured to withstand a load of at least 2000 N on the first major surface without failing as measured using a four-point bend test.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 7/022 - Mechanical properties
• C03C 4/18 - Compositions for glass with special properties for ion-sensitive glass
• C03C 3/04 - Glass compositions containing silica
• B60J 7/043 - Sunroofs

Abstract

A container for storing pipette tips includes a rigid holder including a plurality of apertures each to mount a pipette tip; a base supporting the rigid holder; a lid on top of the rigid holder and the base such that the rigid holder and the pipette tips mounted onto the rigid holder are covered by the lid. The base and the lid include a degradable material, whereby the base and the lid may be decomposed into structures with lesser molecular weight per structure such that the structures assimilate into a natural environment. The rigid holder is rigid such that the shape of the container maintains unchanged when the rigid holder undergoes a compressive force of 500 N vertically directed to the surface of the rigid holder over the mounted pipette tips.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01L 9/00 - Supporting devicesHolding devices

Abstract

Glass melting furnaces include a melting vessel that includes a floor, a feeding mechanism configured to feed raw materials into the melting vessel, a heating mechanism configured to convert raw materials fed into the melting vessel into molten glass, and a layer comprising an electrical resistivity enhancing material that is configured to diffuse into at least one layer of the floor that comprises a refractory ceramic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 5/43 - Use of materials for furnace walls, e.g. fire-bricks
• C03B 5/02 - Melting in furnacesFurnaces so far as specially adapted for glass manufacture in electric furnaces

Abstract

Systems and method for adjusting carrier channels are disclosed. In one aspect, a number of carrier channels scheduled by a radio node (RN) is adjusted based on how many user equipment (UE) are being served by the RN. In this manner, during moments of heavy traffic, the scheduler can throttle use of the carrier channels to assist in meeting the radio transmission time-interval. By helping meet the radio transmission time-interval disconnection of the UEs may be reduced, improved throughput may be achieved, and overall stability of the RN improved.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/1263 - Mapping of traffic onto schedule, e.g. scheduled allocation or multiplexing of flows
• H04W 28/02 - Traffic management, e.g. flow control or congestion control
• H04W 88/08 - Access point devices

Abstract

A glass-ceramic includes greater than or equal to 55 wt % to less than or equal to 75 wt % SiO2; greater than or equal to 2 wt % to less than or equal to 10 wt % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 8 wt % to less than or equal to 15 wt % Li2O; greater than or equal to 2 wt % to less than or equal to 4 wt % P2O5; greater than or equal to 0.05 wt % and less than or equal to 4.0 wt % CaO; greater than or equal to 5 wt % to less than or equal to 15 wt % ZrO2; and a phase assemblage comprising a crystalline phase and a glass phase, wherein: a ratio of Li2O to Al2O3 is greater than 2 and less than or equal to 4; and a ratio of Li2O to ZrO2 is greater than or equal to 1.2 and less than or equal to 1.7.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

Remote unit cluster optimization in a wireless communications system (WCS) is disclosed. More specifically, the remote unit cluster optimization is supported in a radio access network (RAN) subsystem in the WCS. The RAN subsystem includes multiple remote units (RUs) clusters, each including a set of RUs for providing wireless communications in the respective RU cluster. Herein, a RU control circuit is provided in between a distribution unit (DU) and the RUs to facilitate downlink and uplink communications between the DU and the RUs based on Open-RAN (O-RAN) shared-cell typology. In embodiments disclosed herein, the RU control circuit is configured to perform certain optimization tasks in any of the RU clusters that is deemed underperforming. By performing such RU cluster optimization, it is possible to dynamically improve coverage, power consumption, and/or data throughput in the RU clusters to thereby provide enhanced user experience in the WCS.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04W 72/54 - Allocation or scheduling criteria for wireless resources based on quality criteria
• H04W 72/044 - Wireless resource allocation based on the type of the allocated resource

Abstract

A cell culture bioreactor system is provided that includes a media conditioning vessel (MCV) having a conditioning inlet into the MCV and a conditioning outlet out of the MCV, and a bioreactor vessel to hold a cell substrate having a surface for adhering cells thereto. The bioreactor vessel includes a bioreactor inlet and a bioreactor outlet. The system also includes perfusion flow circuit fluidly connecting the conditioning outlet to the bioreactor inlet and the bioreactor outlet to the conditioning inlet, and a fluid bypass configured to fluidly connect the conditioning outlet to the conditioning inlet without flowing fluid through the bioreactor vessel. The system is capable of operating both in a suspension culture mode, where the cell culture media flows through the bypass and bypasses the bioreactor vessel, and in an adherent culture mode, where the cell culture media flows through the bioreactor vessel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology

Abstract

2232252223222 is greater than or equal to 1.2 and less than or equal to 1.7.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

A structure includes a substrate formed of glass, plastic, or a combination thereof, the substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The structure also includes a layered film disposed on the first surface of the substrate. The layered film includes a reflectivity-control layer including chromium, aluminum, silver, or Inconel. When viewed from the second surface, a region of the structure including the layered film exhibits a neutral gray color and a reflectivity of about 4% to about 98% when light is initially incident on the second surface and reflects off of the layered film. The layered film is patterned such that a peripheral shape of the layered film defining the region differs from a peripheral shape of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G09F 13/16 - Signs formed of, or incorporating, reflecting elements or surfaces, e.g. warning signs having triangular or other geometrical shape
• G02B 5/28 - Interference filters

Abstract

An interconnect system is provided that involves pre-installing a connector housing an optical connector in an adapter and a ferrule of the same optical connector on a cable. The ferrule terminates one or more groups of optical fibers, and a ferrule push component is also pre-installed on the same group(s) of optical fibers. The connector housing is configured to receive and retain the ferrule and ferrule push component without being removed from the adapter to simultaneously form the optical connector and install the optical connector in the adapter. Embodiments such an interconnect system involving high fiber-count cables and related installation methods involving many optical connections are disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A method for processing a transparent mother sheet includes forming one or more closed contours in the transparent mother sheet that each define a perimeter of a transparent article. Forming each of the one or more closed contours includes directing a pulsed laser beam into the transparent mother sheet to produce defect within the transparent mother sheet and translating the transparent mother sheet and the pulsed laser beam relative to each other thereby laser forming defects along the one or more closed contours. The method further includes separating a portion of the transparent mother sheet along the closed contours, thereby forming one or more transparent articles, where the transparent articles are frictionally engaged with a frame portion of the transparent mother sheet, applying material to a surface the transparent articles, and releasing the transparent articles from frictional engagement with the frame portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 33/02 - Cutting or splitting sheet glassApparatus or machines therefor
• B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
• B23K 26/38 - Removing material by boring or cutting
• B23K 26/402 - Removing material taking account of the properties of the material involved involving non-metallic material, e.g. isolators
• B23K 26/53 - Working by transmitting the laser beam through or within the workpiece for modifying or reforming the material inside the workpiece, e.g. for producing break initiation cracks
• B23K 103/00 - Materials to be soldered, welded or cut
• C03B 33/033 - Apparatus for opening score lines in glass sheets
• C03B 33/04 - Cutting or splitting in curves, especially for making spectacle lenses
• C03B 33/07 - Cutting armoured or laminated glass products
• C03B 33/09 - Severing cooled glass by thermal shock
• C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments

Abstract

Glass compositions are described having reduced non-viscous relaxation and improved total pitch variation. The glass composition comprises, on an oxide basis: 69.25 mol.% ≤ SiO₂ ≤ 70.75 mol.%; 12.00 mol.% ≤ Al₂O₃ ≤ 13.50 mol.%; 1.00 mol.% ≤ B₂O₃ ≤ 2.00 mol.%; 4.00 mol.% ≤ MgO ≤ 6.00 mol.%; 5.00 mol.% ≤ CaO ≤ 6.50 mol.%; 0.00 mol.% ≤ SrO ≤ 1.50 mol.%; 2.50 mol.% ≤ BaO ≤ 4.00 mol.%; 0.00 mol.% ≤ TiO₂≤ 1.50 mol.%; 0.00 mol.% ≤ ZnO≤ 0.75 mol.%; 0.00 mol.% ≤ Y₂O₃ ≤ 1.00 mol.%; 0.00 mol.% ≤ La₂O₃ ≤ 1.00 mol.%; and 0.00 mol.% ≤ P₂O₅ ≤ 0.50 mol.%.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium
• C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
• C03C 3/095 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing rare earths

Abstract

An optical fiber that includes a silica core and a cladding surrounding the core is disclosed, the optical fiber having a low attenuation. In embodiments, the optical fiber has an attenuation at 1550 nm of about 0.1420 dB/km. Furthermore, the diameter of the core may be larger than a fundamental mode field diameter of the optical fiber at a wavelength of 1550 nm. In embodiments, the core is doped with an alkali dopant.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/036 - Optical fibres with cladding core or cladding comprising multiple layers
• C03B 37/014 - Manufacture of preforms for drawing fibres or filaments made entirely or partially by chemical means
• C03B 37/018 - Manufacture of preforms for drawing fibres or filaments made entirely or partially by chemical means by glass deposition on a glass substrate, e.g. by chemical vapour deposition

Abstract

Glass articles having high surface compressive stress (CS) and high CS-integrated area are provided. Methods of making such articles include chemical ion exchange processes.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

Disclosed are embodiments of a glass article for a vehicle interior system. The glass article includes a glass sheet with a first side and a second side. A first frame is disposed on the glass sheet on the first side of the glass sheet, and a second frame disposed on the second side of the glass sheet. A mandrel is disposed between the first frame and the second frame. The mandrel has a flexural rigidity of at least 150 Pa·m3 and a density of at most 2.75 g/cm3. The second side of the glass sheet rotates about the mandrel from a first configuration to a second configuration. In the first configuration, the first side forms a first angle with the second side, and in the second configuration. the first side forms a second angle with the second side. The first angle is different from the second angle.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 35/50 - Instruments characterised by their means of attachment to or integration in the vehicle

Abstract

A ganging adapter assembly has an adapter, a carrier, and at least one lever to engage projections on the carrier to move the carrier and fiber-optic connectors into the adapter to a mating position inside the main body upon rotation of the at least one lever. Each of the adapter and the carrier are formed by two long sides bound by two opposing short sides and having an opening along a first longitudinal axis between a first side and a second side of the main body. The adapter has a main opening for receiving a plurality of fiber-optic connectors from each of a first side and a second side, and the carrier has a main opening along a second longitudinal axis between a first side and a second side for receiving at least two of the plurality of fiber-optic connectors. The first and second longitudinal axes being colinear.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A cover article for a sensor is described herein that includes: a substrate; and an outer layered film disposed on the substrate. The outer layered film comprises alternating high and low refractive index (RI) layers. Each of the high RI layers comprises a nitride or an oxynitride. The outer layered film can have a physical thickness from about 500 nm to 12,000 nm. The article has at least two non-overlapping wavelength bands, each band having a bandwidth from 5 nm to 200 nm and a central wavelength within a spectrum from 400 nm to 1200 nm. Further, the article exhibits, for each of the at least two non-overlapping wavelength bands, (a) an average two-surface transmittance of >70% within incident angles from 0° to 20° and (b) an average two-surface transmittance of <50% within incident angles from 200 to 90°.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01D 11/26 - WindowsCover glassesSealings therefor
• G02B 1/115 - Multilayers

Abstract

The disclosure relates to porous garnet ribbons and methods of making such porous garnet ribbons.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01G 25/00 - Compounds of zirconium
• H01M 10/0562 - Solid materials

Abstract

A display apparatus includes a cover substrate including a first cover surface and an opposing second cover surface. A first anti-reflective coating is applied to the first cover surface. A light guide plate includes a first plate surface and an opposing second plate surface. The light guide plate includes a plurality of light extractors positioned at the second plate surface. A second anti-reflective coating is applied to the second plate surface and at least a portion of the plurality of light extractors. The display apparatus includes a third anti-reflective coating spaced a distance apart from the second anti-reflective coating such that a gap is between the second anti-reflective coating and the third anti-reflective coating. Methods of manufacturing a display apparatus are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
• G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices
• G02B 1/11 - Anti-reflection coatings
• G02B 6/00 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings

Abstract

A bioreactor support structure and bioreactor system for mass cell production is provided, including for cultivated meat production and for mass production of stem cells. The bioreactor support structure has an outer wall and a plurality of inner walls inside the interior space created by the inner edge of the outer wall. The plurality of inner walls is configured to make channels that house polymeric scaffolds, cells, and fluid. The cross sections of the channels may have an approximately, circular, elliptical, or polygonal cross-sectional area. The configuration of the bioreactor support structure solves the problem of high cell density pressures that hinder large-scale and commercial mass cell production.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology
• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means

Abstract

Glasses containing silicon dioxide (SiO2) and/or boron oxide (B2O3) as glass formers and having a refractive index nd of greater than or equal to 1.7, as measured at 587.56 nm, and a density of less than or equal to 4.5 g/cm3, as measured at 25° C., are provided. Optionally, the glasses may be characterized by a low optical dispersion, a high transmittance in the visible and near-ultraviolet (near-UV) range of the electromagnetic spectrum, and/or good glass forming ability.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/068 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight containing boron containing rare earths

Abstract

Disclosed herein are glass-ceramic articles including a crystalline phase comprising a jeffbenite crystalline structure. The glass-ceramic articles may include a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a perimeter defining a shape of the glass-ceramic article. The glass-ceramic articles may further include a phase assemblage comprising one or more crystalline phases and a glass phase. The one or more crystalline phases may include a crystalline phase having the jeffbenite crystalline structure.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/085 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal
• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition

Abstract

An optical fiber that includes a silica core and a cladding surrounding the core is disclosed, the optical fiber having a low attenuation. In embodiments, the optical fiber has an attenuation at 1550 nm of about 0.1420 dB/km. Furthermore, the diameter of the core may be larger than a fundamental mode field diameter of the optical fiber at a wavelength of 1550 nm. In embodiments, the core is doped with an alkali dopant.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding

Abstract

A glass-ceramic that includes: 5 mol %≤Al2O3≤40 mol %; 30 mol %≤B2O3≤60 mol %; 10 mol %≤WO3≤50 mol %; 0 mol %≤SnO2≤5 mol %; and 1 mol %≤R2O≤30 mol %, wherein R2O is one or more of Li2O, Na2O, K2O, Rb2O, and Cs2O. Further, the glass-ceramic can be silica-free and, in some cases, can have a thickness from about 0.05 mm to about 0.5 mm and one or more of: (a) a total transmittance of less than or equal to 4% at ultraviolet (UV) wavelengths below 400 nm and (b) a total transmittance from about 0.5% to about 4% in the near-infrared (NIR) spectrum from 700 nm to 1500 nm.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition

Abstract

Various embodiments disclosed relate to a method and system for quantifying the flow speed of glass liquid from digital video data. The present disclosure includes capturing images from a video, cropping an area from each image, and concatenating the area from each image into a single image. Additionally, the disclosure includes preprocessing the single image, performing template matching on the preprocessed single image, determining boundary indexes, and cropping a region from the preprocessed single image based on the boundary indexes. The disclosure also includes calculating gradients in the cropped region, identifying a pixel with a maximum gradient, determining an average row index for columns with multiple pixels, performing iterative linear regression on row and column indexes to find a line crossing all the maximum gradient pixels with the least error, and quantifying a flow speed of glass liquid based on a final slope of the line.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/20 - Analysis of motion
• G06T 5/40 - Image enhancement or restoration using histogram techniques
• G06T 5/70 - DenoisingSmoothing
• G06T 5/73 - DeblurringSharpening
• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06V 10/25 - Determination of region of interest [ROI] or a volume of interest [VOI]
• G06V 10/75 - Organisation of the matching processes, e.g. simultaneous or sequential comparisons of image or video featuresCoarse-fine approaches, e.g. multi-scale approachesImage or video pattern matchingProximity measures in feature spaces using context analysisSelection of dictionaries

Abstract

A glass forming system for controlling devitrification in glass is provided. The glass forming system comprises a glass forming body, an edge director, and a burner. The edge director is positioned proximate to the glass forming body, and the edge director is configured to contact molten glass flowing on the glass forming body to assist in controlling a shape of a glass ribbon formed by the molten glass. The burner is configured to generate a flame that produces heat. The burner is positioned proximate to the edge director so that the heat from the flame increases a temperature of the edge director.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 17/06 - Forming glass sheets

Abstract

A cover article for a sensor is described herein that includes: a substrate; and an outer layered film disposed on the substrate. The outer layered film comprises alternating high and low refractive index (RI) layers. Each of the high RI layers comprises a nitride or an oxynitride. The outer layered film can have a physical thickness from about 500 nm to 12,000 nm. The article has at least two non-overlapping wavelength bands, each band having a bandwidth from 5 nm to 200 nm and a central wavelength within a spectrum from 400 nm to 1200 nm. Further, the article exhibits, for each of the at least two non-overlapping wavelength bands, (a) an average two-surface transmittance of > 70% within incident angles from 0˚ to 20˚ and (b) an average two-surface transmittance of < 50% within incident angles from 20˚ to 90˚.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 5/28 - Interference filters
• G01J 3/12 - Generating the spectrumMonochromators

Abstract

A glass-based manufacturing apparatus includes a delivery apparatus conveying molten glass in a travel direction. The glass-based manufacturing apparatus includes a first forming roll including a textured pocket that receives the molten glass and imparts a corresponding defined shape to the molten glass. The textured pocket includes a first pocket end, a second pocket end, and a central pocket region extending circumferentially between the first pocket end and the second pocket end. The glass-based manufacturing apparatus includes a mold positioned to receive the molten glass comprising the defined shape within a mold cavity of the mold. Methods of manufacturing glass are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 11/08 - Construction of plunger or mould for making solid articles, e.g. lenses
• C03B 13/14 - Rolling other articles
• C03B 13/16 - Construction of the glass rollers
• C03B 19/02 - Other methods of shaping glass by casting
• C03B 40/04 - Preventing adhesion between glass and glass or between glass and the means used to shape it using gas
• C03B 7/14 - Transferring molten glass or gobs to glass blowing or pressing machines

Abstract

Disclosed is a window for a sensing system comprising a substrate, a first layered film comprising alternating layers of higher and lower index materials, and a second layered film comprising alternating layers of higher and lower index materials. The window comprises a maximum hardness, measured at the first layered film and by the Berkovich Indenter Hardness Test, of at least 8 GPa. The first and second layered films are configured so that the window has favorable antireflective and transmission attributes in an infrared wavelength range of interest, while providing relatively low reflectance and transmittance in the visible spectrum to provide a dark appearance and low signal noise.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 1/115 - Multilayers
• G01S 17/931 - Lidar systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
• G02B 1/14 - Protective coatings, e.g. hard coatings
• G02B 5/28 - Interference filters

Abstract

Natively colored glass housings having a glass article and/or glass articles include a first region and a second region. The second region includes a second thickness greater than a first thickness of the first region. The first CIE L* value is from 30 to 96. In aspects, a color difference dE94 between the first region and the second region is 1.0 or more, 4.5 or more, or 10 or more. In aspects, a first CIE a* value is −0.3 or less, and a first CIE b* value is 0.0 or more. In aspects, a first CIE a* value is from −10 to 20, and a first CIE b* value is from −70 to −5. In aspects, a first CIE a* value is 0 or more and a first CIE b* value is 5.0 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum

Abstract

Disclosed herein are glass pharmaceutical vials having sidewalls of reduced thickness. In embodiments, the glass pharmaceutical vial may include a glass body comprising a sidewall enclosing an interior volume. An outer diameter D of the glass body is equal to a diameter d1 of a glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1, wherein X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1. However, the sidewall of the glass pharmaceutical vial comprises an average wall thickness Ti that is less than or equal to 0.85*s1, wherein s1 is a wall thickness of the glass vial of size X as defined by ISO 8362-1 and X is one of 2R, 3R, 4R, 6R, 8R, 10R, 15R, 20R, 25R, 30R, 50R, and 100R as defined by ISO 8362-1.

IPC Classes  ?

• A61J 1/14 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes DetailsAccessories therefor
• B65D 23/08 - Coverings or external coatings

Abstract

Embodiments of a vehicle interior component and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The vehicle interior component includes a frame with a support surface and having an opening formed in the support surface. A glass substrate is provided that includes a first major surface, a second major surface facing the support surface, and a minor surface between the first and second major surfaces and defining a thickness of the glass substrate. An adhesive at least partially fills the opening and adheres the glass substrate to the frame. The adhesive in the opening acts to secure the glass substrate and adhesive to the frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 3/26 - Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layerLayered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar shapeLayered products comprising a layer having particular features of form characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids
• B32B 17/06 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 37/18 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with all layers existing as coherent layers before laminating involving the assembly of discrete sheets or panels only
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• C03B 23/03 - Re-forming glass sheets by bending by press-bending between shaping moulds
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
• C03C 27/10 - Joining glass to glass by processes other than fusing with the aid of adhesive specially adapted for that purpose
• C09J 5/06 - Adhesive processes in generalAdhesive processes not provided for elsewhere, e.g. relating to primers involving heating of the applied adhesive
• C09J 183/04 - Polysiloxanes

Abstract

Glasses containing silicon dioxide (SiO2) and/or boron oxide (B2O3) as glass formers and having a refractive index nd of greater than or equal to 1.80, as measured at 587.56 nm, a density of less than or equal to 5.5 g/cm3, as measured at 25° C., and a high transmittance to, particularly to blue light, are provided. Optionally, the glasses may be characterized by a high transmittance in the visible and near-ultraviolet (near-UV) range of the electromagnetic spectrum and/or good glass forming ability.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/068 - Glass compositions containing silica with less than 40% silica by weight containing boron containing rare earths

Abstract

An apparatus includes a carrier, an orifice, and a motion platform. The carrier is configured to secure a substrate. The orifice is configured to emit an aerosol jet. The motion platform is configured to, with the orifice emitting a continuous aerosol jet, move the carrier relative to the orifice to print a plurality of electrodes on a first major surface and an edge surface of the substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
• H01L 33/62 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the semiconductor body, e.g. leadframe, wire-bond or solder balls
• H01L 25/075 - Assemblies consisting of a plurality of individual semiconductor or other solid-state devices all the devices being of a type provided for in a single subclass of subclasses , , , , or , e.g. assemblies of rectifier diodes the devices not having separate containers the devices being of a type provided for in group
• H01L 21/683 - Apparatus specially adapted for handling semiconductor or electric solid state devices during manufacture or treatment thereofApparatus specially adapted for handling wafers during manufacture or treatment of semiconductor or electric solid state devices or components for supporting or gripping

Abstract

Reformed glass articles with non-developable shapes and associated molds and reforming techniques are described. The glass articles can be formed using a vacuum mold including a mold with a mold surface defining a mold cavity. The mold can also include a frame comprising a body that is disposed on the mold, the body comprising a top surface including one or more vacuum openings formed in the top surface. The top surface includes, an outer edge an inner edge, and a width, W, measured between the inner edge and the outer edge. The width W does not vary by more than 10% from an average value around an entire circumference of the vacuum mold. The vacuum mold comprises a length, L, depth, D, that is from 10% to 30% of L. W is from 0.06*L to 0.10*L. Reformed glass articles can be reformed from glass sheets to conform to the mold.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 23/03 - Re-forming glass sheets by bending by press-bending between shaping moulds
• C03B 23/035 - Re-forming glass sheets by bending using a gas cushion or by changing gas pressure, e.g. by applying vacuum

Abstract

22222 gas from the sorbent bed, wherein the heating step occurs after the absorbing step, and wherein the one or more electrodes are removably in contact with the sorbent bed during the heating step.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• B01D 53/02 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography

Abstract

A liquid crystal device comprises a liquid crystal cell. The liquid crystal cell comprises first and second glass substrates; first and second polarizers having first and second transmission axes, respectively; first and second electrodes; first and second orientation layers disposed between the first and second electrodes; and a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first and second orientation layers. The liquid crystal layer comprises a nematic liquid crystal. At zero applied voltage to the first and second electrodes, at least a portion of the liquid crystal is present in at least one of a first stable state and a second stable state. The first stable state is switchable to the second stable state by application of a first stimulus. The second stable state is switchable to the first stable state by application of a second stimulus. The liquid crystal cell has certain visible light transmittance and haze values.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/1335 - Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
• G02F 1/1343 - Electrodes
• G02F 1/139 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering based on orientation effects in which the liquid crystal remains transparent
• G02F 1/13357 - Illuminating devices

Abstract

Apparatus includes a sample holder with a cavity and a plurality of devices configured to hold a curvature of a curved substrate in a fixed configuration. Apparatus includes two prisms with a viewing apparatus of the sample holder configured to translate therebetween. Methods can include disposing the curved substrate in the sample holder, transmitting a first beam, translating the sample holder, and transmitting a second beam. Alternatively, apparatus include a light scattering-polarimetry sub-system configured to emit a first beam to impinge an end surface of coupling prism and detect at least a portion of the first beam impinging the first surface of the coupling prism. The apparatus includes an evanescent prism coupling spectroscopy sub-system configured to emit a second beam to impinge a first surface of the coupling system and detect at least a portion of the second beam impinging the second surface of the coupling prism.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01L 1/24 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations of optical properties of material when it is stressed, e.g. by photoelastic stress analysis
• G01J 3/14 - Generating the spectrumMonochromators using refracting elements, e.g. prism
• G01J 4/02 - Polarimeters of separated-field typePolarimeters of half-shadow type
• G01N 21/21 - Polarisation-affecting properties
• G01N 21/47 - Scattering, i.e. diffuse reflection

Abstract

Natively colored glass housings having a glass article and/or glass articles include a first region and a second region. The second region includes a second thickness greater than a first thickness of the first region. The first CIE L* value is from 30 to 96. In aspects, a color difference dE94 between the first region and the second region is 1.0 or more, 4.5 or more, or 10 or more. In aspects, a first CIE a* value is -0.3 or less, and a first CIE b* value is 0.0 or more. In aspects, a first CIE a* value is from -10 to 20, and a first CIE b* value is from -70 to -5. In aspects, a first CIE a* value is 0 or more and a first CIE b* value is 5.0 or more.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/089 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron
• C03C 4/02 - Compositions for glass with special properties for coloured glass

Abstract

A glass ribbon processing apparatus to produce a glass ribbon with variable thickness includes a first device that cools a first portion of a width of the glass ribbon at a different rate than a second portion of a width of the glass ribbon, wherein the first portion is thicker than the second portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 25/08 - Annealing glass products in a continuous way with horizontal displacement of the glass products of glass sheets
• C03B 29/08 - Glass sheets

Abstract

A solid-state electrolyte sheet includes scandia-stabilized zirconia grains and a thickness from 10 micrometers to 300 micrometers. In aspects, the solid-state electrolyte sheet exhibits an ionic conductivity at 850° C. of 9.5 S/cm or more. In aspects, the scandia-stabilized zirconia grains includes from 3 mol % to 11 mol % or from 3 mol % to 6 mol % scandia. In aspects, an average grain size can be from 0.1 micrometers to 2.5 micrometers. In aspects, a majority of pores can be a closed porosity. In aspects, the solid-state electrolyte sheet can be part of a solid oxide fuel cell and/or a solid oxide electrolyzer cell. Methods include casting a green tape comprising scandia-stabilized zirconia and firing the green tape to form the solid-state electrolyte sheet. In aspects, the firing can include heating at a maximum temperature of 1650° C. or less and/or heating at temperatures of 600° C. or more for 90 minutes or less.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01M 8/1253 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the process of manufacturing or by the material of the electrolyte the electrolyte consisting of oxides the electrolyte containing zirconium oxide
• H01M 8/12 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte

Abstract

Methods of making ion-exchanged glass articles including exposing the glass articles to a molten salt including 2 wt % to 10 wt % of an inorganic non-hydroxide salt sufficient to provide a pH from 9 to 12 when 5 grams of the inorganic non-hydroxide salt is dissolved in 100 grams of distilled water. The high-pH molten salts comprising the inorganic non-hydroxide salt can ion-exchange thin glass articles to have desirable mechanical performance without the use of a post-ion-exchange etching step. In some embodiments, the molten salt can include less than 1 wt % sodium nitrate (NaNO3).

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
• C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
• C03C 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium

Abstract

A method for preparing metal electrodes is provided. The method comprises identifying a location at a surface of a substrate, with the location comprising a position where an existing metal electrode is damaged. The method also comprises aerosol jet printing a repair metal electrode at the location and sintering the repair metal electrode. The method may also comprise pre-treating the surface of the substrate or the existing metal electrode prior to the aerosol jet printing of the repair metal electrode at the location. Pre-treating of the surface of the substrate may expose a buried layer to reduce a contact resistance for the repair metal electrode relative to a damaged metal electrode. Aerosol jet printing of the repair metal electrode at the location is completed by aerosol jet printing only one repair metal electrode at a time.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 33/62 - Arrangements for conducting electric current to or from the semiconductor body, e.g. leadframe, wire-bond or solder balls
• H01L 21/48 - Manufacture or treatment of parts, e.g. containers, prior to assembly of the devices, using processes not provided for in a single one of the groups or
• H01L 23/532 - Arrangements for conducting electric current within the device in operation from one component to another including external interconnections consisting of a multilayer structure of conductive and insulating layers inseparably formed on the semiconductor body characterised by the materials
• H05K 3/22 - Secondary treatment of printed circuits

Abstract

A porous substrate includes a continuous graphitic phase, and a glass and/or ceramic phase. The graphitic phase and the glass and/or ceramic phase together form a continuous interconnected pore structure. A total pore volume of the porous substrate is at least 40% as determined by mercury porosimetry. The porous substrate is conductive to electricity. A method of forming a porous substrate includes extruding, drying, and firing an extruded extrudable composition that includes a binder and/or sintering aid.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof
• C03C 14/00 - Glass compositions containing a non-glass component, e.g. compositions containing fibres, filaments, whiskers, platelets, or the like, dispersed in a glass matrix
• C04B 35/16 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products based on oxides based on silicates other than clay
• B01D 39/20 - Other self-supporting filtering material of inorganic material, e.g. asbestos paper or metallic filtering material of non-woven wires
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating

Abstract

A glass manufacturing apparatus including a forming apparatus, the forming apparatus including an edge separation assembly. The edge separation assembly includes a scoring device with a scoring tool coupled thereto, a backing roller, a pair of stabilizing rollers configured to pinch a central portion of the glass ribbon therebetween, and a separation roller configured to apply a separation force against an edge portion of the glass ribbon to separate the edge portion from the central portion. The edge separation apparatus may further include a first plurality of guide rollers arranged to direct the separated edge portion away from the central portion and a second plurality of guide rollers configured to guide the central portion. The forming apparatus further includes a cross-cut assembly configured to separate a glass sheet from the central portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 33/02 - Cutting or splitting sheet glassApparatus or machines therefor
• C03B 17/06 - Forming glass sheets

Abstract

Disclosed herein are embodiments of a laminate preform. The laminate preform includes a first glass ply having a first major surface and a second major surface. The second major surface is opposite to the first major surface. A thickness of the first glass ply is defined between the first major surface and the second major surface. The thickness is 2 mm or less. The laminate preform also includes an adhesive region having a third major surface and a fourth major surface. The third major surface is disposed on the second major surface of the first glass ply. The third major surface of the adhesive region includes at least a portion of area not bonded to the second major surface so that air can flow between the third major surface and the second major surface.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 17/00 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like
• B32B 27/36 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyesters
• B32B 37/12 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by using adhesives
• B32B 37/26 - Methods or apparatus for laminating, e.g. by curing or by ultrasonic bonding characterised by the properties of the layers with at least one layer which influences the bonding during the laminating process, e.g. release layers or pressure equalising layers

Abstract

A system for photonic sintering of a metal electrode is provided. The system comprises a display. The display includes a substrate comprising a first side and a second side, and the display includes the metal electrode that extends from the first side to the second side. The system also includes a photonic device for sintering the metal electrode. The photonic device comprises a lamp configured to generate photonic energy, and the photonic device comprises a mask positioned between the metal electrode and the lamp. The mask defines a slot therein, and the mask is configured to allow a portion of the photonic energy from the lamp to pass through the slot towards the metal electrode.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
• B22F 12/41 - Radiation means characterised by the type, e.g. laser or electron beam
• H05K 1/09 - Use of materials for the metallic pattern
• H05K 3/14 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using spraying techniques to apply the conductive material
• H05K 3/22 - Secondary treatment of printed circuits
• H05K 3/28 - Applying non-metallic protective coatings

Abstract

A piezoelectric speaker includes a diaphragm and a piezoelectric layer disposed over the diaphragm. A thickness of the piezoelectric layer can be in a range from 20 micrometers to 120 micrometers. A width of the piezoelectric layer can be 50 millimeters or more, and a length of the piezoelectric layer can be 100 millimeters or more. The piezoelectric layer can further include a pair of electrodes in electrical contact with the piezoelectric layer and configured to drive the piezoelectric layer. Methods of making a piezoelectric speaker include attaching a single piezoelectric layer and a pair of electrodes to a diaphragm using an adhesive.

IPC Classes  ?

• H04R 17/00 - Piezoelectric transducersElectrostrictive transducers

Abstract

A substrate includes an inorganic matrix including an interconnected pore structure. A total pore volume of the matrix as determined by mercury porosimetry is greater than or equal to 70% and a bulk density of the matrix is less than or equal to 0.4 g/cm3.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 38/00 - Porous mortars, concrete, artificial stone or ceramic warePreparation thereof
• B01D 39/20 - Other self-supporting filtering material of inorganic material, e.g. asbestos paper or metallic filtering material of non-woven wires
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
• B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
• B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
• B01J 20/32 - Impregnating or coating
• B01J 20/34 - Regenerating or reactivating
• C03C 14/00 - Glass compositions containing a non-glass component, e.g. compositions containing fibres, filaments, whiskers, platelets, or the like, dispersed in a glass matrix
• C04B 35/00 - Shaped ceramic products characterised by their compositionCeramic compositionsProcessing powders of inorganic compounds preparatory to the manufacturing of ceramic products

Abstract

A bioreactor system for culturing cells is provided. The bioreactor system includes a vessel comprising an inlet, an outlet, and an interior cavity disposed between the inlet and the outlet and for perfusing cell culture media therethrough. The system also includes a cell culture substrate disposed in the interior cavity in a fixed-bed configuration, the cell culture substrate having a surface having a surface area upon for culturing cells thereon during operation of the bioreactor system. The bioreactor system can scale up or down with a desired number of cells to be cultured by adjusting the surface area of the cell culture substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C12M 1/12 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology with sterilisation, filtration, or dialysis means

Goods & Services

Optical fiber dome closures; optical fiber dome closure accessories and accessory kits

Goods & Services

Unworked or semi-worked glass, not for building, for use in vehicle exterior windows, namely, windshields, side windows, rear windows, sunroofs, moonroofs, side panels as well as for use in vehicle interior glass applications.

Abstract

Embodiments of a dynamically bendable automotive interior display system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a display, a dynamically bendable cover substrate assembly disposed over the display, wherein the cover substrate assembly comprises a cover substrate with a bend axis, and a reversible support attached to at least a portion the cover substrate that dynamically bends the cover substrate along the bend axis in a cycle from a first radius of curvature to a second radius of curvature and from the second radius of curvature to the first radius of curvature. In one or more embodiments, the system includes one or more frames that partially house the display and are attached to the cover substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
• B60K 35/00 - Instruments specially adapted for vehiclesArrangement of instruments in or on vehicles
• B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
• B60K 35/22 - Display screens
• B60K 35/53 - Movable instruments, e.g. slidable
• G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
• G09F 9/30 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements

Abstract

A wireless communication device includes at least one antenna configured to transmit or receive a signal, and a frequency selection surface arranged adjacent to the at least one antenna and configured to diffract the signal generated from the at least one antenna, wherein the frequency selection surface includes a transparent substrate on which a plurality of unit cells are defined, and a plurality of conductive patterns arranged in the plurality of unit cells, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 1/24 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles with receiving set
• H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
• H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices

Abstract

A method for separating continuous glass tubing, the method comprising: passing the continuous glass tubing through a laser system operable to produce a laser beam; forming a scribe line in the continuous glass tubing by focusing the laser beam to be incident on a surface of the continuous glass tubing; and separating the continuous glass tubing along the scribe line to produce a glass tube having a fixed length. The laser system is configured to cause the laser beam to be incident on less than half of a circumference of the continuous glass tubing.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 33/02 - Cutting or splitting sheet glassApparatus or machines therefor
• B23K 26/0622 - Shaping the laser beam, e.g. by masks or multi-focusing by direct control of the laser beam by shaping pulses
• B23K 26/53 - Working by transmitting the laser beam through or within the workpiece for modifying or reforming the material inside the workpiece, e.g. for producing break initiation cracks
• C03B 33/06 - Cutting or splitting glass tubes, rods, or hollow products
• C03B 33/09 - Severing cooled glass by thermal shock

Abstract

An article is described herein that comprises: a substrate comprising a first major surface and a second major surface; and a multilayer coating disposed on the first major surface of the substrate, the multilayer coating comprising at least one period of a layer of low refractive index material and a layer of high refractive index material. The article exhibits a prime surface average reflectance of less than or equal to 0.550% across an entire wavelength range of from 600 nm to 750 nm. A solar panel including the article as a cover glass disposed over an array of photovoltaic cells.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01L 31/0216 - Coatings
• H01L 31/049 - Protective back sheets

Abstract

Various examples are provided related to composite lightguides which can be used for augmented reality and other augmented display applications. In one example, a composite lightguide includes a support substrate including a surface and a lightguide layer disposed on the surface of the support substrate. The lightguide layer can have a density that is greater than the density of the support substrate. For example, the density of the lightguide layer can be greater than twice the density of the support substrate. The lightguide layer can have a thickness that is about 25% or less than the thickness of the support substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

The present disclosure is directed to methods and techniques for gob-pressing a glass part of challenging geometries, such as large surfaces with thin thickness as well as features positioned far from a centroid of the part.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 11/10 - Construction of plunger or mould for making hollow articles
• C03B 11/12 - Cooling, heating, or insulating the plunger, the mould, or the glass-pressing machine
• C03C 3/083 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound

Abstract

Various examples are provided related to composite lightguides which can be used for augmented reality and other augmented display applications. In one example, a composite lightguide includes a support substrate including a surface and a lightguide layer disposed on the surface of the support substrate. The lightguide layer can have a density that is greater than the density of the support substrate. For example, the density of the lightguide layer can be greater than twice the density of the support substrate. The lightguide layer can have a thickness that is about 25% or less than the thickness of the support substrate.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/34 - Optical coupling means utilising prism or grating
• G02B 27/01 - Head-up displays

Abstract

223232225mnn.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 1/00 - Ingredients generally applicable to manufacture of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels
• C03C 3/093 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium containing zinc or zirconium
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

A system for separating, isolating, and concentrating extracellular vesicles (EVs) is provided. The system comprises an ultrafiltration device; an isoporous membrane configured for use in the ultrafiltration device; and a collection container for collecting filtrate from the ultrafiltration device. The ultrafiltration device may be configured to perform diafiltration. The ultrafiltration device may comprise a fixed-volume ultrafiltration device. The ultrafiltration device may comprise a tangential flow filtration device. The system may be scalable.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 61/18 - Apparatus therefor
• B01D 61/14 - UltrafiltrationMicrofiltration
• B01D 69/04 - Tubular membranes
• C12M 1/00 - Apparatus for enzymology or microbiology

Abstract

Disclosed are liquid crystal devices including at least one cholesteric liquid crystal layer and having multiple stable states. Also disclosed are liquid crystal windows having at least three stable states in the absence of voltage.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02F 1/137 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering
• E06B 9/24 - Screens or other constructions affording protection against light, especially against sunshineSimilar screens for privacy or appearance
• G02F 1/139 - Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulatingNon-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells characterised by the electro-optical or magneto-optical effect, e.g. field-induced phase transition, orientation effect, guest-host interaction or dynamic scattering based on orientation effects in which the liquid crystal remains transparent

Abstract

An alkali aluminosilicate glass article having: greater than or equal to 70.0 mol % and less than or equal to 78.0 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 7.0 mol % and less than or equal to 12.0 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 3.0 mol % and less than or equal to 7.0 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 2.0 mol % and less than or equal to 7.0 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 3.0 mol % and less than or equal to 6.0 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0.0 mol % and less than or equal to 2.0 mol % P2O5; and greater than or equal to 0.0 mol % and less than or equal to 1.5 mol % REmOn.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/093 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium containing zinc or zirconium
• C03C 1/00 - Ingredients generally applicable to manufacture of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels

Abstract

A glass is provided, comprising: greater than or equal to 50.4 mol % to less than or equal to 60.5 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to 16.0 mol % to less than or equal to 20.0 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to 2.4 mol % to less than or equal to 9.5 mol % B2O3; greater than or equal to 0 mol % to less than or equal to 11.0 mol % MgO; greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % to less than or equal to 7.5 mol % CaO; greater than or equal to 7.4 mol % to less than or equal to 13.0 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to 0.4 mol % to less than or equal to 5.5 mol % Na2O; greater than or equal to 0.1 mol % to less than or equal to 1.5 mol % ZrO2; wherein (Li2O+Na2O+MgO+CaO)/(Al2O3+ZrO2) is from 0.98 to 1.2.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

A fiber optic ferrule has an entrance surface that is angled at an angle that other than perpendicular to the optical fiber axis. The optical fibers disposed within the fiber optic ferrule are preferably separated from the entrance surface. These features reduce the amount of reflection of the light back into the optical fiber and increase the performance of the fiber optic ferrule.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

An optical fiber draw system that prints one or more fiber identifiers on optical fibers is described. In one example, the optical fiber draw system includes a draw furnace, a coating device, a marking device, and a lighting device. The draw furnace generates a glass fiber from a glass preform and the coating device is configured to apply a curable coating composition to the glass fiber. The lighting device applies an ultraviolet or other curing light to form a coating from the curable coating composition. The application and curing of a curable coating composition can be completed one or more times to form one or more coatings on the glass fiber. The marking device applies a tracer marking fluid to a curable coating composition or coating and can be placed at one or more positions along the process pathway.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 25/1065 - Multiple coatings
• C03C 25/12 - General methods of coatingDevices therefor
• C03C 25/475 - Coatings containing composite materials containing colouring agents
• G02B 6/02 - Optical fibres with cladding
• G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables

Abstract

22323222222322) is from 0.98 to 1.2.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/093 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium containing zinc or zirconium
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

A glass article comprises a glass substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface, the second major surface being opposite the first major surface and a decorative ink layer disposed on the second major surface of the decorative ink layer and a conductive ink layer disposed on the second major surface. The conductive ink layer comprises conductive material dispersed in a dispersion medium and a sheet resistance that is less than a sheet resistance of the decorative ink layer. The conductive ink layer comprises a plurality of sensing structures arranged in a touch sensing circuit configured to vary in electrical properties in response to electromagnetic interactions with an external object.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 17/34 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with at least two coatings having different compositions
• C03C 3/085 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

A glass composition includes: greater than or equal to about 70 mol % and less than or equal to about 90 mol % SiO2; greater than or equal to about 2 mol % and less than or equal to about 9 mol % Al2O3; greater than or equal to about 5 mol % and less than or equal to about 15 mol % Li2O; greater than or equal to about 0 mol % and less than or equal to about 10 mol % Y2O3; greater than or equal to about 0 mol % and less than or equal to about 9 mol % Ta2O5; greater than or equal to about 0 mol % and less than or equal to about 10 mol % La2O3; and greater than or equal to about 0.05 mol % and less than or equal to about 1 mol % SnO2. The sum of Y2O3, Ta2O5, and La2O3 may be greater than or equal to about 2 mol % and less than or equal to about 15 mol %.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/095 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing rare earths
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

A glass manufacturing apparatus can include a conduit connected to a delivery vessel and an inlet of a forming vessel. The conduit includes a closed sidewall surrounding a channel extending in a flow direction of the conduit. The closed sidewall is continuous from the delivery vessel to the inlet of the forming vessel to define a closed atmosphere from the delivery vessel, through the conduit, and through the inlet of the forming vessel. The glass manufacturing apparatus can include a heating enclosure including a heating wall and a first heating element. The heating wall surrounds a chamber within which the conduit extends. The first heating element is positioned within the chamber between the heating wall and the conduit to increase a temperature within the channel. Methods for manufacturing a glass ribbon with a glass manufacturing apparatus are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 7/07 - Electric means
• C03B 17/06 - Forming glass sheets

Abstract

2255; greater than or equal to 2 wt.% to less than or equal to 50 wt.% CaO; and a surface of the plurality of modified glass particles comprises a total amount of brushite and apatite of greater than or equal to 30 wt.% of the total weight of the modified glass particles, wherein the plurality of modified glass particles bind to a nucleic acid compound upon contact.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/04 - Glass compositions containing silica
• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 17/28 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material
• C12N 15/09 - Recombinant DNA-technology
• C12N 15/87 - Introduction of foreign genetic material using processes not otherwise provided for, e.g. co-transformation
• C03C 12/00 - Powdered glassBead compositions

Abstract

22O concentration therein of at least 5 mol.% at a depth of 200 nm below a surface of the glassy-phase regions. A method of forming an article described herein includes converting at least a portion of a first surface of a glass-ceramic substrate to a glassy-phase material and ion-exchange processing the glassy-phase material to introduce silver into the glassy-phase material. At least 70 wt.% of the glass-ceramic substrate remains a glass-ceramic material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition
• C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
• C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments

Abstract

223223252322325233 may be greater than or equal to about 2 mol% and less than or equal to about 15 mol%.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/083 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound
• C03C 3/095 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing rare earths
• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

Various embodiments for a laminate glass article and related methods are provided. The laminated glass article includes a first glass layer and a second glass layer with a TPU interlayer positioned therebetween.

IPC Classes  ?

• B32B 17/10 - Layered products essentially comprising sheet glass, or fibres of glass, slag or the like comprising glass as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance of synthetic resin
• B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
• B32B 27/40 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin comprising polyurethanes
• C03C 27/10 - Joining glass to glass by processes other than fusing with the aid of adhesive specially adapted for that purpose
• E06B 3/66 - Units comprising two or more parallel glass or like panes in spaced relationship, the panes being permanently secured together, e.g. along the edges

Abstract

An optical fiber draw system that prints one or more fiber identifiers on optical fibers is described. In one example, the optical fiber draw system includes a draw furnace, a coating device, a marking device, and a lighting device. The draw furnace generates a glass fiber from a glass preform and the coating device is configured to apply a curable coating composition to the glass fiber. The lighting device applies an ultraviolet or other curing light to form a coating from the curable coating composition. The application and curing of a curable coating composition can be completed one or more times to form one or more coatings on the glass fiber. The marking device applies a tracer marking fluid to a curable coating composition or coating and can be placed at one or more positions along the process pathway.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 25/1065 - Multiple coatings
• B41J 3/407 - Typewriters or selective printing or marking mechanisms characterised by the purpose for which they are constructed for marking on special material
• B41M 3/00 - Printing processes to produce particular kinds of printed work, e.g. patterns
• B41M 5/00 - Duplicating or marking methodsSheet materials for use therein
• B41M 7/00 - After-treatment of printed works, e.g. heating, irradiating
• C03B 37/029 - Furnaces therefor
• C03C 25/143 - Spraying onto continuous fibres

Abstract

Disclosed herein is glass-ceramic and glass-ceramic articles including a crystalline phase comprising a jeffbenite crystalline structure, glass that may be cerammed to become such, and methods of making and using the same.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 32/02 - Thermal crystallisation, e.g. for crystallising glass bodies into glass-ceramic articles
• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

Apparatuses and methods are described for detecting anomalies during glass sheet production. In some examples, a glass forming apparatus draws down molten glass to produce a glass sheet. In addition, multiple cameras capture images of at least a portion of an interior of a housing assembly of the glass forming apparatus and the glass sheet. Further, the computing device receives the images from the cameras, and applies a machine vision process to the images. Based on the application of the machine vision process to the images, the computing device determines a position of an object in each of the images. The computing device further determines an anomaly based on the position of the object in each of the images. The computing device then generates anomaly detection data based on the anomaly, and stores the anomaly detection data in a database.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06T 7/00 - Image analysis
• G06T 7/11 - Region-based segmentation
• G06T 7/155 - SegmentationEdge detection involving morphological operators
• G06T 7/174 - SegmentationEdge detection involving the use of two or more images
• G06T 7/187 - SegmentationEdge detection involving region growingSegmentationEdge detection involving region mergingSegmentationEdge detection involving connected component labelling

Goods & Services

Optical fiber connectors; expanded beam optical connectors; high density, low insertion loss multi-fiber connectors and assemblies; push pull connectors; multi-fiber push on connectors; jumpers, shuffling hardware and assemblies; fiber optic hardware, housing and assemblies Non-downloadable, web-based optical density planning software and tools; high density optical design, engineering, and implementation services

Abstract

Optically connecting two transceivers requires the transmitting portion of one transceiver matches with the receiving portion of the other transceivers. This requires that the polarity of the fiber optic connectors (attached to one another in a jumper) that connect the two transceivers is correct. Maintaining the correct polarity in the field can be confusing, time-consuming, and difficult to achieve. Not to mention that the installers need to make sure they have the correct number and polarity of the jumpers. This is further complicated when the fiber optic connectors are VSFF and have a key on a short side of the fiber optic connector. A system that involves an A-to-B patch cord and an opposed key adapter solves each of these issues. Only one type of patch cord (A-to-B) and one type of adapter is needed. With these components, an installer can connect the two transceivers without any mistakes.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/40 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre bundle mating means
• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A fiber optic adapter for mating fiber optic connectors includes an adapter body having an outer surface defined by a top wall and a bottom wall joined by opposite side walls, the adapter body having an inner cavity to receive at least a pair of fiber optic connectors from opposite ends thereof, and a cutout formed on the outer surface, the cutout has a solid base with a cutout surface; and a latch having a free end and an end joined to the adapter body, the latch movable into the cutout, wherein an underside of the latch has a non-uniform configuration

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means

Abstract

A molybdenum conduit forming a passage for conveying molten glass from a first vessel to a second vessel, the molybdenum conduit. The molybdenum conduit may include a flange coupled thereto. The molybdenum conduit may include more than one flange attached thereto. The one or more flanges may comprise molybdenum. An electromagnetic inductor is positioned exterior to the molybdenum conduit and is configured to inductively heat the molybdenum conduit. A refractory material may be positioned around the molybdenum conduit to control heat loss from the molybdenum conduit and to support the molybdenum conduit. The molybdenum conduit may be spaced apart from the refractory material, thereby forming a gap between the refractory material and the molybdenum conduit. The gap may be filled with an inert gas or a glass material.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03B 7/07 - Electric means
• C03B 7/098 - Means for heating, cooling or insulation for heating electric
• C03B 5/42 - Details of construction of furnace walls, e.g. to prevent corrosionUse of materials for furnace walls
• C03B 17/06 - Forming glass sheets

Abstract

A glass-based article having a first crystal-containing region, a second crystal-containing region, and a bendable amorphous region positioned between the first crystal-containing region and the second crystal-containing region. The glass-based article is a continuous glass-based article, and the bendable amorphous region is configured so that the glass-based article bends about the bendable amorphous region.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 3/087 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound containing an oxide of a divalent metal containing calcium oxide, e.g. common sheet or container glass
• C03B 23/023 - Re-forming glass sheets by bending
• C03B 32/02 - Thermal crystallisation, e.g. for crystallising glass bodies into glass-ceramic articles
• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
• C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments

Abstract

A glass composition is provided wherein the composition exhibits wavelength independent scattering of visible light. The glass composition may comprise a spontaneously opalizing glass composition. The glass composition may comprise a fusion formable ceramic glass composition. The glass composition comprises crystals having a size greater than or equal to 1 μm. A targeted total transmittance value of the glass composition is 50% to 80%. The glass composition is configured for use as a light diffuser for a backlit display panel. The glass composition is configured such that the light diffuser appears white in transmission. A light diffuser for a backlit display panel is provided. The light diffuser may comprise a laminate comprising a core layer comprising a clear glass, and a clad layer comprising a fusion formable ceramic glass composition. The laminate may comprise a double fusion laminate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 4/00 - Compositions for glass with special properties
• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition
• G02B 5/02 - Diffusing elementsAfocal elements

Abstract

One or more devices for absorbing electromagnetic radiation are disclosed. The one or more devices include a substrate comprising a glass material. The substrate also includes a first pattern of a metal layer formed on a first surface of the substrate and a second pattern of a metal layer formed on a second surface of the substrate. The first pattern and the second pattern are different and features of the first pattern and the second pattern can be tunable to maximize optical transparency of the one or more devices and to maximize absorption of electromagnetic radiation having a target range of frequencies, such as one or more ranges of frequencies within the microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices
• H01Q 1/36 - Structural form of radiating elements, e.g. cone, spiral, umbrella
• H01Q 1/44 - Details of, or arrangements associated with, antennas using equipment having another main function to serve additionally as an antenna
• H01Q 17/00 - Devices for absorbing waves radiated from an antenna Combinations of such devices with active antenna elements or systems

Abstract

A textured article is described herein comprising a substrate comprising a textured region defined on a primary surface of the substrate, in which the textured region comprises (a) a Vmp/Sq of at least 0.084, (b) a Vmp/Sq of at least 0.084 and an Smrk2 of at least 90%, and/or (c) a Vmp of at least 10 nm and an Sdq of 0-0.1. The textured article generally has good abrasion resistance and optical properties including antiglare, haze, sparkle, and distinctness of image. A method for making a textured article is also described herein comprising removing a first portion of a primary surface of a substrate through holes penetrating through a stop layer to the primary surface to form seed depressions and unremoved portions, removing the stop layer, and then removing a second portion of the primary surface comprising the seed depressions and the unremoved portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching

Abstract

A glass-ceramic article comprises silica, lithia, phosphorus pentoxide, and zirconia in amounts that, when heat treated, provide a glass-ceramic including a lithium disilicate (L2Si2O5) crystalline phase. The glass-ceramic may have high fracture toughness, transparency, hardness, and may be strengthen via ion-exchange.

IPC Classes  ?

• C03C 10/00 - Devitrified glass ceramics, i.e. glass ceramics having a crystalline phase dispersed in a glassy phase and constituting at least 50% by weight of the total composition
• C03B 32/02 - Thermal crystallisation, e.g. for crystallising glass bodies into glass-ceramic articles
• C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
• C03C 4/02 - Compositions for glass with special properties for coloured glass
• C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface

Abstract

A textured article is described herein comprising a substrate comprising a textured region defined on a primary surface of the substrate, in which the textured region comprises (a) a Vmp/Sq of at least 0.084, (b) a Vmp/Sq of at least 0.084 and an Smrk2 of at least 90%, and/or (c) a Vmp of at least 10 nm and an Sdq of 0-0.1. The textured article generally has good abrasion resistance and optical properties including antiglare, haze, sparkle, and distinctness of image. A method for making a textured article is also described herein comprising removing a first portion of a primary surface of a substrate through holes penetrating through a stop layer to the primary surface to form seed depressions and unremoved portions, removing the stop layer, and then removing a second portion of the primary surface comprising the seed depressions and the unremoved portions.

IPC Classes  ?

• G02B 1/11 - Anti-reflection coatings
• C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching
• G02B 1/10 - Optical coatings produced by application to, or surface treatment of, optical elements