An optical connector assembly (OCA) includes a connector housing to maintain alignment between optical components housed within the OCA and photoelectric converters on an optoelectronic substrate (OES) assembly. The optical components include a ferrule and an optical cable. The ferrule is optically coupled to the optical cable. The OCA includes a ferrule holder to hold the ferrule within the OCA, and a spring located between the connector housing and the ferrule holder. The spring is to apply a separating force between the ferrule holder and the connector housing. The OCA includes a gasket coupled to the connector housing. The coupling of the connector housing to a socket compresses the gasket to provide a seal between the connector housing and the socket.
A glass ribbon scoring apparatus and method includes a score head, a pressure regulator configured to exert a biasing force against the score head, a first pivot mechanism positioned between the score head and the pressure regulator, a second pivot mechanism mounted on a support member, and a lever arm positioned between the first pivot mechanism and the second pivot mechanism. The first and second pivot mechanisms rotate and the lever arm moves with movement of the score head.
Waveguide have a cladding material attached to and circumferentially surrounding a core material. The cladding material can be a polymer-containing material or a glass-based material that is fused to the core material. Both the cladding material and core material can be chemically strengthened to have a central tension of at least 30 MPa. An absolute value of a difference in refractive index between the cladding material and the core material is from 0.10 to 0.30. The cladding material can be a boroaluminosilicate composition having from 0.03 mol % to 5.0 mol % Fe2O3. The core material can have from 59 mol % to 80 mol % SiO2 and from 1.5 mol % to 30 mol % Ta2O5. In aspects, the core material can have at least 0.1 mol % Li2O and at least 0.2 mol % Na2O. Methods include redrawing and thermally conditioning an assembly comprising a core material inserted in a preform to form a fused waveguide.
In an example embodiment, a system for separation of a glass sheet from other glass sheets in a stack of glass sheets is provided. The system includes the stack of glass sheets, and each glass sheet in the stack of glass sheets comprises film on at least one side. The system also includes a suction pad configured to come in contact with a contact surface of the glass sheet in the stack of glass sheets. The suction pad is configured to apply a suction force on the glass sheet to assist in separation of the glass sheet from the other glass sheets within the stack of glass sheets. The suction pad defines a suction coverage area, the suction coverage area defines a first dimension and a second dimension, the second dimension is perpendicular to the first dimension, and the first dimension is greater than the second dimension.
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
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REFLECTIVE ARRAY WITH A RECONFIGURABLE INTELLIGENCE SURFACE (RIS)
A reflective array with a multi-beam reconfigurable intelligence surface (RIS) is provided. The reflective array may comprise a substrate; and a plurality of sets of unit cells arranged on the substrate, each set of unit cells configured to create a reflective beam with different angle from those of reflective beams of the other sets of unit cells, when receiving an incident beam with the same angle as those of incident beams of the other sets of unit cells. The coverages of the reflective beams from the plurality of set of unit cells may be superposed to form a collective reflective beam with beam width greater than that of the reflective beam from each set of unit cells.
Glasses that are substantially free of alkalis that possess high annealing points and, thus, good dimensional stability (i.e., low compaction) for use as TFT backplane substrates in amorphous silicon, oxide and low-temperature polysilicon TFT processes.
Disclosed herein are glass-ceramic article having a first surface, a second surface opposing the first surface, a first region extending from the first surface to a first depth d1, and a second region extending from a depth greater than or equal to d1 to a second depth d2, wherein the second region comprises a crystalline phase and a glass phase, and wherein an area percentage % of crystals in the first region is less than an area percentage % of crystals in the second region. In some embodiments, a compressive stress layer extends from the first surface to a depth of compression (DOC), wherein the DOC is greater than or equal to 0.05 mm an average compressive stress in the first region is greater than or equal to 50 MPa. In some embodiments, the DOC is greater than d1; a reduce modulus of the first region is less than the reduced modulus of the second region; and/or a hardness of the first region is less than the hardness of the second region.
C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
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
Embodiments of a transparent glass-based material comprising a glass phase and a second phase that is different from and is dispersed in the glass phase are provided. The second phase may comprise a crystalline or a nanocrystalline phase, a fiber, and/or glass particles. In some embodiments, the second phase is crystalline. In one or more embodiments, the glass-based material has a transmittance of at least about 88% over a visible spectrum ranging from about 400 nm to about 700 nm and a fracture toughness of at least about 0.9 MPa·m1/2 , and wherein a surface of the glass-based material, when scratched with a Knoop diamond at a load of at least 5 N to form a scratch having a width w, is free of chips having a size of greater than 3w.
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 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 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium
C03C 3/093 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium containing zinc or zirconium
C03C 4/00 - Compositions for glass with special properties
C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
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COVER GLASS WITH REINFORCEMENT FOR DISPLAY OR TOUCH PANELS AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
Embodiments of a vehicle interior system and methods of forming the same are disclosed. The vehicle interior system includes a base having a curved surface, a display disposed on the curved surface, and a cover glass disposed on the display. The cover glass has a first region including a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface, and a first thickness defined as a distance between the first major surface and the second major surface. The cover glass also has a second region including the first major surface, a third major surface opposite the first major surface, and a second thickness defined as a distance between the first major surface and the third major surface. The display is attached to the third major surface, and the second region corresponds to a touch-sensitive region of the display. The second thickness is greater than the first thickness.
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
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
B60K 35/10 - Input arrangements, i.e. from user to vehicle, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor
B60K 35/28 - Output arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the type of the output information, e.g. video entertainment or vehicle dynamics informationOutput arrangements, i.e. from vehicle to user, associated with vehicle functions or specially adapted therefor characterised by the purpose of the output information, e.g. for attracting the attention of the driver
B60K 35/50 - Instruments characterised by their means of attachment to or integration in the vehicle
B60K 35/60 - Instruments characterised by their location or relative disposition in or on vehicles
Disclosed are embodiments of a glass article. The glass article includes a glass substrate, a frame, and an adhesive. The frame has a frame surface in which the frame surface includes a convex region defining a convex curvature between a first outer frame edge and a second outer frame edge. The convex curvature has a first radius of curvature that is 5000 mm or less. The adhesive is disposed between the glass substrate and the convex region of the frame surface. The adhesive attaches the glass substrate to the frame surface to hold the glass substrate in an elastically deformed state to conform the glass substrate to the convex curvature having the first radius of curvature in an area between the first glass edge region and the second glass edge region. A maximum stress in the adhesive is 0.72 MPa or less.
A reconfigurable intelligent surface device including a substrate comprising a first major surface and a second major surface opposite the first major surface, the first major surface having a plurality of RIS elements, each RIS element of the plurality of RIS elements including a plurality of concentric electrically conductive closed loops, each electrically conductive closed loop of the plurality of concentric electrically conductive closed loops separated from an adjacent electrically conductive closed loop and electrically connected thereto by a plurality of linking electrical conductors. A transmittance of the reconfigurable intelligent surface device over a wavelength range of about 400 nm to about 700 nanometers may be equal to or greater than about 50%.
H04B 7/04 - Diversity systemsMulti-antenna systems, i.e. transmission or reception using multiple antennas using two or more spaced independent antennas
A mold assembly for gob pressing a glass article is disclosed. The mold assembly comprises a mold, a plunger, and an overflow region. The mold defines an open cavity configured to receive a gob of a glass-containing material in a molten state. The plunger is configured to be actuated towards the mold and into the open cavity to press the gob into a semi-closed volume that has a three-dimensional (3D) shape defined by the mold and the plunger to form the glass article with the 3D shape. The overflow region is configured to receive an excess portion of the gob when pressed by the plunger.
A laminated structure for electromagnetic wave reflection including a first glass substrate including a plurality of RIS elements, and a support layer opposite the first glass substrate, the plurality of RIS element positioned between the first glass substrate and the support layer. The support layer may include a ground plane. The RIS elements are protected by being sandwiched between the first glass substrate and the support layer. The first glass substrate, including the RIS element, may be coupled to the support layer with an adhesive.
H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart
H01Q 3/44 - Arrangements for changing or varying the orientation or the shape of the directional pattern of the waves radiated from an antenna or antenna system varying the electric or magnetic characteristics of reflecting, refracting, or diffracting devices associated with the radiating element
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Cell growth media for growing cells for scientific and research use; cell growth media for growing cells for scientific use; culture media for cultivating human mesenchymal stem and stromal cells (hMSCs), other than for medical or veterinary use.
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LASER-BONDED ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING HEREMETICALLY-SEALED GLASS STRUCTURES AND COVER GLASS
A laser-bonded assembly, in embodiments, comprises a glass structure, a metal foil, and a first cover glass. The glass structure includes a first glass substrate that defines a first major surface and a second glass substrate that defines a second major surface that faces opposite the first major surface. The glass structure further includes a peripheral edge that extends between the first and second major surfaces about a periphery thereof. The laser-bonded assembly further comprises a metal foil configured to encircle the peripheral edge. The metal foil is connected to the glass structure via foil-glass laser bonds. The laser-bonded assembly further comprises a first cover glass that is connected to the glass structure and/or the metal foil. The laser-bonded assembly further comprises a frame disposed adjacent the first cover glass. The glass structure and the metal foil are at least partially surrounded by the frame and the first cover glass.
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
B32B 7/12 - Interconnection of layers using interposed adhesives or interposed materials with bonding properties
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
A hinged glass article includes wings including glass and a hinge positioned between the wings. The wings fold about the hinge. The hinge includes a glass portion integrally joined to the wings and a polymer portion overlaying the glass portion. The glass portion of the hinge includes a first surface facing away from a second surface thereof. The polymer portion overlays the first surface. The glass portion of the hinge is asymmetric (with the wings unfolded) such that halves of the glass portion of the hinge do not mirror one another about a lengthwise middle of the hinge. Also, the first surface of the glass portion of the hinge is free of small inclusions impinging thereupon that have a linear cross-sectional dimension extending fully thereacross and through a center thereof greater than 2 μm and less than 30 μm.
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
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
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
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GLASS WITH MODIFIED SURFACE REGIONS ON OPPOSING SIDES AND METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR FORMING THE SAME VIA ELECTRO-THERMAL POLING
A glass substrate according to one or more embodiments is disclosed. The glass substrate includes an alkali-containing bulk, at least one first alkali-depleted region, and at least one second alkali-depleted region. The alkali-containing bulk has a first surface and a second surfaces with the first and second surfaces opposing one another. The at least one first alkali-depleted region extends into the alkali-containing bulk from the first surface. The at least one second alkali-depleted region extends into the alkali-containing bulk from the second surface. The first alkali-depleted region and the second alkali-depleted region are amorphous and have a substantially homogenous composition. The first alkali-depleted region in some embodiments is a first alkali-depleted surface layer that extends across the alkali-containing bulk. The first alkali-depleted region in some embodiments is plurality of first alkali-depleted regions that are spaced apart from one another.
C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
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
A honeycomb body having a porous ceramic honeycomb structure with a first end, a second end, and a plurality of walls having wall surfaces defining a plurality of inner channels. A porous material is disposed on one or more of the wall surfaces of the honeycomb body. A method for forming a honeycomb body includes depositing a porous inorganic material on a ceramic honeycomb body and binding the porous inorganic material to the ceramic honeycomb body to form the porous layer.
A glass composition includes from 60 mol % to 76 mol % SiO2; from 7 mol % to 16 mol % Al2O3; from 0 mol % to 12 mol % B2O3; and from 0 mol to 14 mol % Na2O. (R2O+RO)/Al2O3 in the glass composition may be greater than or equal to 1. A glass laminate article includes a core glass layer having a low temperature coefficient of thermal expansion (LTCTEcore) and a high temperature coefficient of thermal expansion (HTCTEcore); a clad glass layer laminated to a surface of the core glass layer, the clad glass layer having a low temperature coefficient of thermal expansion (LTCTEclad) and a high temperature coefficient of thermal expansion (HTCTEclad); and a thickness t.
POSTECH RESEARCH AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION (Republic of Korea)
Inventor
Chang, Minseok
Choi, Hyeng-Cheul
Hong, Won-Bin
Kang, Boyoung
Kang, Byounggwan
Lee, Changhyeong
Abstract
An assembly is provided including a first layer defining a two-dimensional plane. The first layer includes one or more first unit cells configured to operate at a first frequency. Each of the first unit cell(s) defines a first surface coverage area in the two-dimensional plane. The first layer also includes a plurality of second unit cells configured to operate at a second frequency. Each of the second unit cells defines a second surface coverage area in the two-dimensional plane. The second surface coverage area is less than the first surface coverage area. A first unit cell of the first unit cell(s) defines at least two openings within a footprint correponding to an outer perimeter of the first unit cell. At least a portion of two or more second unit cells of the second unit cells is positioned inside of the openings defined in the first unit cell, respectively.
H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices
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GLASS SUBSTRATE WITH COEFFICIENT OF THERMAL EXPANSION TO REDUCE LAMINATE BOW, IMPROVED RECYCLABILITY, AND ABILITY TO BE FUSION FORMED, INSULATED GLASS UNIT INCORPORATING SAME, AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME
223222233. The glass substrate exhibits a coefficient of thermal expansion at 150 °C that is within a range of from 5.5 ppm/°C to 7.0 ppm/°C. The glass substrate exhibits a density of less than 2.60 g/cm3. The glass substrate exhibits a viscosity of 200 Poise at a temperature of less than 1700 °C. The glass substrate exhibits a liquidus viscosity that is greater than 150,000 Poise.
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 3/11 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing halogen or nitrogen
A multi-fiber ferrule has a main body with a top portion and a bottom portion, the top portion includes a top cut-out therein to form a first forward facing surface to engage a housing of a fiber optic connector. The top cut-out extends rearwardly from the front end. The bottom portion also has a bottom cut-out portion forming a second forward facing surface to engage the housing of the fiber optic connector, the bottom cut-out also extending rearwardly from the front end. The multi-fiber ferrule also includes an end face at a front end of the main body, and a rear face at a rear end of the main body. There is a rear central opening that extends into the main body from the rear end face and configured to receive at least three optical fibers.
Glasses with high Er2O3 concentration that exhibit low concentration quenching and low hydroxyl quenching of the emission of Er3+ near 1550 nm are described. The glasses include Al2O3 and optically non-interfering lanthanide components to disperse Er2O3 to minimize clustering of Er3+ ions as the concentration of Er2O3 in the glass composition increases to mitigate concentration quenching. Hydroxyl quenching is mitigated by calcining the batch components before melting and including a reducing agent in the batch composition. Optical fibers with cores made from the glasses exhibit high gain, low bending loss, and uniform gain across the C-band.
SALT BATH COMPOSITIONS FOR STRENGTHENING GLASS ARTICLES, METHODS FOR USING THE SALT BATH COMPOSITIONS TO STRENGTHEN GLASS ARTICLES, AND GLASS ARTICLES STRENGTHENED THEREBY
The methods generally include contacting an alkali-containing glass article having a first alkali metal cation with a molten salt bath including from 0.1 wt. % to 3 wt. % nanoparticles and at least one alkali metal salt having a second alkali metal cation that has an atomic radius larger than an atomic radius of the first alkali metal cation. The nanoparticles may include at least one of metalloid oxide nanoparticles and metal oxide nanoparticles. The methods also include maintaining contact of the glass article with the molten salt bath to allow the first alkali metal cations to be exchanged with the second alkali metal cations of the molten salt bath. Further, the methods may include removing the glass article from contact with the molten salt bath to produce a strengthened glass article. A Surface Hydrolytic Resistance titration volume of the strengthened glass article may be less than 1.5 mL.
Disclosed herein are embodiments of a glass composition including SiO2 in an amount in a range from 53 mol % to 84 mol %, Al2O3 in an amount in a range from 0.3 mol % to 20 mol %, Na2O in an amount in a range from 3 mol % to 16 mol %, and at least one of Cs2O or Rb2O in an amount in a range from 0.05 mol % to 8 mol %. The glass composition has a first silver ion diffusivity at 110° C. of 5×10−19 m2/s or less, and the glass composition has a second silver ion diffusivity at 350° C. of at least 5×10−17 m2/s at 350° C. The glass composition is particularly suitable for use as a glass substrate of a photonic chip package.
C03C 3/091 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing boron containing aluminium
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
G02B 6/12 - Light guidesStructural details of arrangements comprising light guides and other optical elements, e.g. couplings of the optical waveguide type of the integrated circuit kind
G02B 6/122 - Basic optical elements, e.g. light-guiding paths
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A GLASS WITH ANTI-ABRASION COATING AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME
A glass article includes: a glass substrate comprising a first major surface, a second major surface opposite the first major surface; an anti-abrasion coating on the first major surface comprising alkali metal ions and SiO2; a mole ratio between the alkali metal ions and SiO2 ranges from 0.01 to 0.3. The anti-abrasion coating has a refractive index range from 1.43 to 1. 47 at the wavelength of 589 nm. The glass article is chemically strengthened, having a surface compressive stress of greater than 500 MPa.
A hinged glass article includes wings including glass and a hinge positioned between the wings. The wings fold about the hinge. The hinge includes a glass portion integrally joined to the wings and a polymer portion overlaying the glass portion. The glass portion of the hinge includes a first surface facing away from a second surface thereof, and has a thickness between the first and second surfaces. The polymer portion overlays the first surface. The glass portion of the hinge is asymmetric (with the wings unfolded) such that halves of the glass portion of the hinge do not mirror one another about a lengthwise middle of the hinge. Also, the first surface of the glass portion of the hinge is free of inclusions impinging thereupon that have a linear cross-sectional dimension extending fully thereacross and through a center thereof greater than 5 µm and less than the thickness of the glass portion of the hinge.
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
C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
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
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
G06F 1/16 - Constructional details or arrangements
A system and method to make glass sheets that include a vertical electric melter, which causes a cold crown of batch materials over the molten glass to form, and a pair of forming rollers to form a ribbon of glass in a vertical orientation from the molten glass. The system and method further include at least one texturing roller to impart texture to the ribbon of glass. The ribbon of glass can be separated into glass sheets, which can be used as single wide solar cover glass sheet with texture on one or both primary surfaces and as-formed edges. The as-formed edges are stronger than the edges of conventionally manufactured sheets which are normally cut and ground and polished. The system and method can form relatively thin glass sheets from a wide variety of glass and glass ceramic compositions with viscosity curves steeper than conventional solar glass compositions.
C03B 13/18 - Auxiliary means for rolling glass, e.g. sheet supports, gripping devices, hand-ladles, means for moving glass pots
C03B 5/027 - Melting in furnacesFurnaces so far as specially adapted for glass manufacture in electric furnaces by passing an electric current between electrodes immersed in the glass bath, i.e. by direct resistance heating
B24B 9/10 - Machines or devices designed for grinding edges or bevels on work or for removing burrsAccessories therefor characterised by a special design with respect to properties of materials specific to articles to be ground of non-metallic inorganic material, e.g. stone, ceramics, porcelain of glass of plate glass
A photovoltaic module including: (a) a thin glass pane comprising exterior and interior facing primary surfaces and a lesser thickness therebetween; (b) a thick glass pane comprising exterior and interior facing primary surfaces and a greater thickness therebetween, the greater thickness being greater than the lesser thickness; (c) an array of photovoltaic cells disposed between the thin glass pane and the thick glass pane; and (d) an encapsulant at least partially encapsulating the array of photovoltaic cells, the encapsulant disposed between the first and second glass panes and including an elastic modulus and an encapsulant thickness, wherein (i) the lesser thickness is less than or equal to 900 µm, (ii) the greater thickness is greater than or equal to 1.0 mm, and (iii) the encapsulant thickness is less than or equal to 800 µm, and the elastic modulus of the encapsulant is less than 1000 MPa.
H10F 19/80 - Encapsulations or containers for integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, having photovoltaic cells
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
A device for projecting a virtual- or augmented-reality image may include a waveguide and an in-coupler directing light into the waveguide such that the light is propagated through the waveguide via total internal reflection. The waveguide may include a core, a substrate, and a stack of thin films overlaying a surface of the core. A refractive index of at least one of the thin films of the stack may differ from that of the core. Adjacent thin films may have different refractive indices from one another.
An optical component can include a substrate. The optical component can further include metasurface elements formed on a side of the substrate. Each metasurface element can provide a wavelength-selective filter, with at least two metasurface elements configured to filter different wavelengths. At least one of the metasurface elements can be comprised of a non-local metamaterial.
A device for projecting a virtual- or augmented-reality image may include a waveguide and an in-coupler directing light into the waveguide such that the light is propagated through the waveguide via total internal reflection. The waveguide may include a core, a substrate, and a stack of thin films overlaying a surface of the core. A refractive index of at least one of the thin films of the stack may differ from that of the core. Adjacent thin films may have different refractive indices from one another.
Glass-based substrates have a substrate thickness from 20 micrometers to 200 micrometers and a depletion layer extending from a first major surface to a first depth from 1 nanometers to 75 nanometers. The depletion layer is depleted in one or more alkali metal oxide, alkaline earth metal oxide, alumina, or combinations thereof relative to a bulk. The depletion layer is enriched in silica relative to the bulk.
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 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching
C03C 23/00 - Other surface treatment of glass not in the form of fibres or filaments
A superstate for a planar array antenna that includes a first major surface and an opposing surface facing a substrate of the planar array antenna where the opposing surface includes at least one first surface location and at least one second surface location that is positioned closer to the substrate than the at least one first surface location.
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, as well as glass parts themselves.
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 3/083 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing aluminium oxide or an iron compound
C03B 11/08 - Construction of plunger or mould for making solid articles, e.g. lenses
A method of forming a treated glass-based article comprises: contacting an aluminosilicate glass-based article with an etchant, the etchant comprising: greater than or equal to 30 wt% and less than or equal to 100 wt% potassium hydroxide; and less than or equal to 10 wt% sodium hydroxide; and wherein a temperature of the etchant is greater than or equal to 130 °C during the contacting.
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
C09K 13/02 - Etching, surface-brightening or pickling compositions containing an alkali metal hydroxide
A small form factor dust cap for a fiber-optic connector includes a main body having a front portion, a middle portion, a rear portion, and an internal opening extending within the main body from the rear portion toward the front portion, the main body formed by two long side walls joined by a short top wall and an oppositely placed short bottom wall, a pair of cutouts in each of the respective two long side walls and located nearer to one of the short top wall and the short bottom wall, an extension extending rearwardly from the middle portion and having a free end, and an engagement mechanism at the free end of the extension to engage a housing of the fiber optic connector. The dust cap is also combined with a small form factor fiber optic connector.
A method of forming a shaped glass laminate having improved anti-reflection (AR) and anti-glare (AG) characteristics, including preheating a substrate including a core layer and at least one cladding layer, the at least one cladding layer including a phase-separable glass composition, simultaneously heat treating and thermal forming the substrate such that the at least one cladding layer is phase-separated and at least a portion of the substrate is deformed to form the shaped glass laminate, the simultaneous heat treating and thermal forming of the substrate including heating the substrate and pressing the substrate at the same time, and etch treating the substrate.
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
C03C 15/00 - Surface treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by etching
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GLASSES WITH HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX AND LOW DENSITY
A glass composition includes: from 35 mol. % to 62 mol. % TiO2; from 6 mol. % to 30 mol. % SiO2; from 1 mol. % to 30 mol. % BaO; and from 1 mol. % to 25 mol. % SrO. The glass composition is free or substantially-free of B2O3. The sum of TiO2, Nb2O3, Ta2O5, Y2O3, ZrO2, and La2O3 is greater than or equal to 47 mol. %. The sum of BaO, SrO, and CaO in the glass composition is from 20 mol. % to 50 mol. %. A total sum of concentrations of oxide components in the glass composition is equal to 100 mol. %.
A coated article, comprising: a substrate having a major surface, the major surface comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein a first axis that is normal to the first portion of the major surface is not equal to a second axis that is normal to the second portion of the major surface, and the angle between the first axis and the second axis is at least 40 degrees; and an optical coating disposed on at least the first portion and the second portion of the major surface; wherein the optical coating at the first and second portions has at least one of: a physical thickness uniformity of less than 10%, single side light reflectances of less than 1% at all wavelengths between 500 nm and 800 nm; and a hardness of at least 7 GPa at indentation depths of 50-250 nm.
C03C 17/36 - 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 at least one coating being a metal
C03C 17/09 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with metals by deposition from the vapour phase
C03C 17/245 - Oxides by deposition from the vapour phase
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
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GLASS SHEET TRANSFER ROBOT FOR SHEET MATERIAL TRANSPORT
A glass sheet transfer robot for sheet material transport is disclosed including a robot arm having an end of arm tool attached thereto, the end of arm tool including a pair of elongate gripping members, each elongate gripping member having a plurality of suction devices. The end of arm tool may further include at least one clamping mechanism, the at least one clamping mechanism fitted with a swing arm having a hub coupled to an actuator configured to rotate the swing arm from a first position where the swing arm is not in contact with the glass sheet and a second position where the swing arm contacts the glass sheet, and a clamping member coupled to a distal end of the swing arm, the clamping member including a contact pad configured with a resilient material that contacts the glass sheet in the second position.
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
B65G 47/91 - Devices for picking-up and depositing articles or materials incorporating pneumatic, e.g. suction, grippers
B25J 15/06 - Gripping heads with vacuum or magnetic holding means
B25J 9/04 - Programme-controlled manipulators characterised by movement of the arms, e.g. cartesian co-ordinate type by rotating at least one arm, excluding the head movement itself, e.g. cylindrical co-ordinate type or polar co-ordinate type
45.
GLASSES WITH HIGH REFRACTIVE INDEX AND LOW DENSITY
222322325232233 is greater than or equal to 47 mol.%. The sum of BaO, SrO, and CaO in the glass composition is from 20 mol.% to 50 mol.%. A total sum of concentrations of oxide components in the glass composition is equal to 100 mol.%.
An optical component can include a substrate. The optical component can further include metasurface elements formed on one or both sides of the substrate. At least two of the metasurface elements can have different refractive properties. The metasurface elements can be spaced a distance apart from each other on the same substrate.
2232232522232232333 salt bath at 410 °C for 30 minutes; a Knoop scratch threshold greater than 5 N; a difference between a zirconium breakdown temperature and a liquidus temperature at a 35 kP temperature greater than or equal to -35 °C; and a 200 P temperature less than or equal to 1720 °C.
A coated article, comprising: a substrate having a major surface, the major surface comprising a first portion and a second portion, wherein a first axis that is normal to the first portion of the major surface is not equal to a second axis that is normal to the second portion of the major surface, and the angle between the first axis and the second axis is at least 40 degrees; and an optical coating disposed on at least the first portion and the second portion of the major surface; wherein the optical coating at the first and second portions has at least one of: a physical thickness uniformity of less than 10%, single side light reflectances of less than 1% at all wavelengths between 500 nm and 800 nm; and a hardness of at least 7 GPa at indentation depths of 50-250 nm.
The present disclosure includes a ferrule for a fiber optic connector and related connectors, methods, and assemblies. The ferrule may include a body defining an end face, a top side and a bottom side defining a height dimension of the body therebetween with a longitudinal axis of the ferrule defined perpendicular to the height dimension. The body may include an optical region defining at least one fiber-side light-permeable surface and at least one end-side light-permeable surface. The at least one end-side light-permeable surface may be defined along the end face. In some embodiments, the body may include at least one light-turn surface configured to reflect optical signals from the at least one fiber-side light-permeable surface towards the at least one end-side light-permeable surface at a nonzero angle relative to the longitudinal axis, and the optical region may be configured to at least partly focus the optical signals.
A method of forming a treated glass-based article comprises: contacting an aluminosilicate glass-based article with an etchant, the etchant comprising: greater than or equal to 30 wt % and less than or equal to 100 wt % potassium hydroxide; and less than or equal to 10 wt % sodium hydroxide; and wherein a temperature of the etchant is greater than or equal to 130° C. during the contacting.
A glass-based article of a composition comprising: from 48 mol. % to 75 mol. % SiO2; from 8 mol. % to 40 mol. % Al2O3; from 9 mol. % to 40 mol. % Li2O; from 0 mol. % to 3.5 mol. % Na2O; from 9 mol. % to 28 mol. % R2O, wherein R is an alkali metal and R2O comprises at least Li2O and Na2O; from 0 mol. % to 10 mol. % Ta2O5; from 0 mol. % to 4 mol. % ZrO2; from 0 mol. % to 4 mol. % TiO2; from 0 mol. % to 3.5 mol. % R′O, R′ being a metal selected from Ca, Mg, Sr, Ba, Zn, and combinations thereof; and from 0 mol. % to 8 mol. % RE2O3, RE being a rare earth metal selected from Sc, Y, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and combinations thereof. The glass is ion exchangeable. R2O+R′O—Al2O3—Ta2O5+1.5*RE2O3—ZrO2—TiO2 is in a range from −8 mol. % to 5 mol. %. ZrO2+TiO2+SnO2 is in a range from greater than or equal to 0 mol % to less than or equal to 2 mole %. The composition is free of As2O3, Sb2O3, and PbO.
C03C 3/097 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing phosphorus, niobium or tantalum
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 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
C03C 3/095 - Glass compositions containing silica with 40% to 90% silica by weight containing rare earths
C03C 4/18 - Compositions for glass with special properties for ion-sensitive glass
C03C 21/00 - Treatment of glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by diffusing ions or metals into the surface
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 (Li2Si2O5) crystalline phase. The glass-ceramic may have high fracture toughness, transparency, hardness, and may be strengthen via ion-exchange.
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
A glass includes in terms of mole percent (mol%) of constituents on an oxide basis, at least 10 mol% and no more than 32 mol% silica, at least 20 mol% and no more than 34 mol% alumina, and quicklime and magnesia such that a sum thereof is at least 41 mol% and no more than 60 mol%. A ratio of the magnesia in mol% to the quicklime in mol% is at least 0.10. The glass has an elastic modulus greater than 110 GPa.
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 4/00 - Compositions for glass with special properties
C03C 1/00 - Ingredients generally applicable to manufacture of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels
A glass includes, in terms of mole percent (mol%) of constituents on an oxide basis, at least 18 mol% and no more than 42 mol% silica, at least 18 mol% and no more than 40 mol% alumina, at least 5 mol% alkali metal oxides, at least 2 mol% quicklime, and at least 0.1 mol% and no more than 30 mol% magnesia. A sum of the quicklime and magnesia is at least 26 mol% and no more than 40 mol%.
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 4/00 - Compositions for glass with special properties
C03C 1/00 - Ingredients generally applicable to manufacture of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels
A multi-fiber ferrule has lenses that have different prescriptions to disperse the light emitted from the multi-fiber ferrule. Alternatively, the lens for each individual optical fiber can be moved relative to the optical fiber or the optical fiber opening in the multi-fiber ferrule to cause the laser beam exiting the multi-fiber ferrule to be redirected into a structure that absorbs or blocks the laser.
An article includes a glass, glass-ceramic, or ceramic substrate having a first surface and a textured region comprising surface features defined by the first surface. The surface features each have a feature size and a feature position selectively controlled such that the surface features within at least one subregion of the textured region have a distribution of feature sizes and/or feature positions in at least one direction.
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 4/00 - Compositions for glass with special properties
C03C 1/00 - Ingredients generally applicable to manufacture of glasses, glazes or vitreous enamels
58.
Glass parts and gob-pressing methods for making such
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.
A semiconductor device, including at least one organic semiconductor (OSC) polymer and at least one photosensitizer, such that the at least one OSC polymer is a diketopyrrolopyrrole-fused thiophene polymeric material, and the fused thiophene is beta-substituted.
G03F 7/00 - Photomechanical, e.g. photolithographic, production of textured or patterned surfaces, e.g. printed surfacesMaterials therefor, e.g. comprising photoresistsApparatus specially adapted therefor
G03F 7/038 - Macromolecular compounds which are rendered insoluble or differentially wettable
G03F 7/039 - Macromolecular compounds which are photodegradable, e.g. positive electron resists
A non-circular optical fiber comprises: a glass cladding having a cross-sectional profile, where the cross-sectional profile is non-circular and includes an alignment region having formation bulges, and where an alignment axis is defined by the formation bulges; a core arrangement including at least one glass core; and a coating coupled to and in direct contact with the glass cladding, where the coating defines an alignment plane along the alignment region of the glass cladding, and where an angle between the alignment plane and the alignment axis is less than or equal to about 15°.
A non-frangible glass article strengthened by a dual or two-step ion exchange (IOX) process, where the first IOX step leads to a depth of compressive layer FSM_DOL>0.1·t or, in some embodiments, FSM_DOL>0.15·t, where t is the thickness of the glass, is provided. The glass article has a compressive stress CS1 after the first IOX step at the surface of from 100 MPa to 400 MPa or, in some embodiments, from 150 MPa to 300 MPa. The first IOX step is followed by a second IOX step, leading to a “spike” compressive stress CS2 after the second IOX step at the surface of greater than 500 MPa or, in some embodiments, 700 MPa. The width of the spike generated by the second IOX is between 1 μm and 30 μm, or between 8 μm and 15 μm, using the criteria where the magnitude (absolute value) of the slope of the spike is higher than 20 MPa/μm.
Methods of forming a glass-ceramic article, the method are provided. Embodiments of the method may include initially nucleating a precursor glass composition at a first nucleation temperature and maintaining the first nucleation temperature for a pre-nucleating time period to produce a pre-nucleated crystallizable glass composition, wherein the pre-nucleated crystallizable glass composition comprises 5 wt % to 20 wt % crystalline phase ASTM C1365-18, forming the pre-nucleated crystallizable glass composition into an initial 3D shape; further nucleating the initial 3D shape for a nucleating time period to a second nucleation temperature to produce a nucleated crystallizable glass composition; and ceramming the nucleated crystallizable glass composition to a crystallization temperature and maintaining the ceramming temperature for a crystallization time period to produce the glass-ceramic article. The glass-ceramic article may have a final 3D shape is within 0.1 mm of the original design specifications.
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
A substrate for a surface coupled to a display unit is disclosed. The substrate is manufactured at a fabrication machine receiving data from a computer. The computer accesses representations of a substrate for a surface coupled to a display unit, one or more patterned layers adjacent to the substrate, an incident angle range, and an exit angle range of the substrate, wherein the substrate is transparent for a specified wavelength of light. The computer computes, using an optimization engine and for the specified wavelength of light, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional representation of a metasurface waveguide coupler element structure based on a refractive index of the one or more patterned layers, a refractive index of the substrate, the incident angle range, and the exit angle range. The computer transforms the representation of the metasurface waveguide coupler element structure into a layout file. The layout file is transmitted to the fabrication machine.
Various aspects of solar modules are set forth herein, at least one solar cell having a configured between a first substrate and a second substrate with an encapsulant configured between the first substrate and the second substate to retain the solar cell in place between the first substrate and the second substrate; wherein at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate is a borosilicate glass composition, comprising: at least 75 mol % SiO2; at least 10 mol % B2O3; and Al2O3 in an amount such that sum of SiO2, B2O3, and Al2O3 is at least 90 mol %.
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H10F 19/40 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one photovoltaic cell covered by group , e.g. photovoltaic modules comprising photovoltaic cells in a mechanically stacked configuration
According to one or more embodiments disclosed herein, a coated pharmaceutical package may comprise a glass container comprising a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the first surface is an outer surface of the glass container, and wherein the glass container in an uncoated state has an average light transmittance in the UVB and UVC spectrum of at least 50% through a single wall of the coated package. The coated pharmaceutical package may further comprise a coating positioned over at least a portion of the first surface of the glass container, wherein the coated pharmaceutical package has an average light transmittance in the UVC spectrum of less than 50% through a single wall of the coated package.
B65D 81/30 - Adaptations for preventing deterioration or decay of contentsApplications to the container or packaging material of food preservatives, fungicides, pesticides or animal repellants by excluding light or other outside radiation
A61J 1/00 - Containers specially adapted for medical or pharmaceutical purposes
C03C 17/00 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating
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
C03C 17/30 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with organic material with silicon-containing compounds
Disclosed is a display that includes a cover glass substrate with a second major surface thereof. The display further includes an organic light emitting diode ("OLED") display panel adhered to the second major surface by the optically clear adhesive. A frame is attached to the OLED display panel so as to retain the cover glass substrate and the OLED display panel in an elastically bent state. There are no layers having a thermal conductivity greater than 5 W*m-1*K-1between the OLED display panel and the frame other than an optional thermally conductive adhesive layer. Moreover, the frame comprises a thermal conductivity greater than or equal to 15 W*m-1*K-1 and is configured to dissipate heat generated by the OLED display panel. When the thermally conductive adhesive layer is present, it is the sole adhesive responsible for retaining the OLED display panel in the elastically bent state.
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
H10K 71/00 - Manufacture or treatment specially adapted for the organic devices covered by this subclass
67.
GLASS CONTAINERS FOR STORING PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS
Methods can include controlling a support device while supporting a ribbon. The method can include controlling the support device to maintain a downward force (Fx) in a direction of an X-axis within a first range of forces. The method can further include controlling the support device to provide a force profile (Fz) in a direction of aZ-axis that reduces a moment (Mx) about the X-axis. The method can further include controlling the support device to reduce a force differential (Fy) in the direction of the Y-axis that reduces a moment (Mz) about the Z-axis.
A multimode optical fiber may include a core and a trench region. The core may include a radius R1 that is greater than or equal to 23 μm and less than or equal to 27 μm and a graded index having an alpha value that is greater than or equal to 1.9 and less than or equal to 2.2. The trench region may include a triangular relative refractive index profile. The trench region may include at least one portion within which a relative refractive index delta percent of the trench region decreases with increasing radius. The trench region may include a trench volume V3 ranging from −100%-microns2 to −170%-microns2.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to salt bath systems for strengthening glass articles including a salt bath tank defining a first interior volume enclosed by at least one sidewall; a salt bath composition including an alkali metal salt positioned within the first interior volume; a containment device defining a second interior volume enclosed by at least one sidewall and including a regeneration medium positioned within the second interior volume; and a circulation device positioned proximate to an inlet of the containment device, wherein the circulation device is operable to circulate the salt bath composition through the containment device. Methods for regenerating a molten salt are also disclosed.
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 a 150 nm infrared wavelength range of interest including 1550 nm, while providing relatively low reflectance and transmittance in the visible spectrum to provide a dark appearance and low signal noise.
A window (24) for a sensing system comprising a substrate (30), a first layered film (36) comprising alternating layers of higher index material (40) and lower index material (42), and a second layered film (38) comprising alternating layers of higher index material (40) and lower index material (42). The window (24) comprises a maximum hardness, measured at the first layered film (36) and by the Berkovich Indenter Hardness Test, of at least 8 GPa. The first layered film (36) and the second layered film (38) are configured so that the window (24) has favorable antireflective and transmission attributes in a 100 nm wavelength range of interest including 1310 nm or a 150 nm infrared wavelength range of interest including 1550 nm, while providing relatively low reflectance and transmittance in the visible spectrum to provide a dark appearance and low signal noise.
Treatment apparatus include a reservoir, a nozzle in fluid communication with the reservoir, a roller, and a pair of barriers. The nozzle is configured to dispense a liquid from the reservoir to a portion of the roller. The pair of barriers bounds the portion of the roller. Methods of treating a substrate include conveying the substrate in a conveyance direction. Methods further comprise dispensing a treatment liquid to a portion of a roller. The portion is bounded in a width direction by a pair of barriers, where the width direction is perpendicular to the conveyance direction. The width between the pair of barriers is less than half of a corresponding dimension of the substrate in the width direction. Methods further comprise transferring the treatment liquid from the roller to a portion of a first major surface of the substrate as the substrate is conveyed in the conveyance direction.
B05C 1/02 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to separate articles
B05B 1/20 - Perforated pipes or troughs, e.g. spray boomsOutlet elements therefor
B05B 1/28 - Nozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for shielding the discharged liquid or other fluent material, e.g. to limit area of sprayNozzles, spray heads or other outlets, with or without auxiliary devices such as valves, heating means with integral means for catching drips or collecting surplus liquid or other fluent material
B05B 12/36 - Side shields, i.e. shields extending in a direction substantially parallel to the spray jet
B05B 13/02 - Means for supporting workArrangement or mounting of spray headsAdaptation or arrangement of means for feeding work
B05C 1/08 - Apparatus in which liquid or other fluent material is applied to the surface of the work by contact with a member carrying the liquid or other fluent material, e.g. a porous member loaded with a liquid to be applied as a coating for applying liquid or other fluent material to work of indefinite length using a roller
74.
PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULES WITH WAVELENGTH SHIFTING PHOSPHOR-GLASS COMPOSITE LAYER
A photovoltaic module includes a phosphor-glass composite layer for wavelength shifting of UV light into visible light to increase the efficiency and/or output of the photovoltaic module. Phosphor particles are embedded in a glass encapsulant material that may be refractive index matched to the phosphor particles. The phosphor-glass composite layer may be formed by coating a glass frit including phosphor particles onto cover glass. The glass encapsulant material may comprise low-Tg glasses with refractive indices from about 1.65-1.85. The low Tg of the glass encapsulant materials permits them to be sintered together with the phosphor particles at a temperature that does not degrade the phosphor particles. The Tg of the encapsulant glass may be less than the Tg of the cover glass whereby the composite frit can be sintered after the composite frit has been deposited on the cover glass.
H10F 19/00 - Integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, comprising at least one photovoltaic cell covered by group , e.g. photovoltaic modules
H10F 19/80 - Encapsulations or containers for integrated devices, or assemblies of multiple devices, having photovoltaic cells
H10F 77/45 - Wavelength conversion means, e.g. by using luminescent material, fluorescent concentrators or up-conversion arrangements
75.
CONVEYANCE APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH ADJUSTABLE FLUID FLOW
A method and apparatus for manufacturing a glass article includes a glass conveyance apparatus that includes a plenum chamber having a fluid inlet, a plurality of slide gates in fluid communication with the plenum chamber that include a plurality of apertures and are movable from a first position to a second position, and a fluid bearing table proximate the plurality of slide gates that includes a plurality of orifices.
According to the embodiments described herein glass composition comprises: (i) about 50 mol. % to about 73 mol. % SiO2; (ii) greater than 0 mol. % to about 1.25 mol. % Al2O3; (iii) about 5 mol. % to about 20 mol. % B2O3; (iv) about 3.5 mol. % to about 17 mol. % K2O; (i) 0 mol. % to about 20 mol. % MgO; (iv) 0 mol. % to about 20 mol. % CaO; (vi) 0 mol. % to about 20 mol. % SrO; and (vii) 0 mol. % to about 20 mol. % BaO; wherein the molar ratio (K2O+Rb2O+Cs2O+MgO+CaO+SrO+BaO)/Al2O3≥10.
A glass forming apparatus configured to form a molten glass ribbon is disclosed, the glass forming apparatus including an edge director assembly positioned to immerse at least a portion of a wire immersion tool in an edge portion of the molten glass ribbon to mitigate lateral contraction of the molten glass ribbon and improve stability of the edge portion. A method of forming a glass ribbon using the edge director is also disclosed.
Glasses are disclosed which can be used to produce substrates for flat panel display devices. The glasses may be substantially alkali free. The glasses are doped with one or more transition metals (e.g., Ni, Co) and exhibit reduced optical transmittance to suppress light leakage from the display device and/or to improve contrast. The display device may be a bottom emission display device or a top emission display device. The display device may be a tiled display device. Glasses disclosed herein may be used, for example, as a baseplate having a plurality of display substrates disposed thereon, a display substrate (e.g., backplane) having a plurality of light emitters disposed thereon, a glass cover plate, or combinations thereof.
A coated optical component including a substrate comprising at least one surface and an atomic layer deposition coating deposited on the surface of the substrate, the atomic layer deposition coating comprising a first layer of lanthanum fluoride. The atomic layer deposition further coating including a carbon concentration of about 10,000 ppm or less, an oxygen concentration of about 10,000 ppm or less, and a sulfur concentration of about 500 ppm or less.
C03C 17/09 - Surface treatment of glass, e.g. of devitrified glass, not in the form of fibres or filaments, by coating with metals by deposition from the vapour phase
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
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METAL FLUORIDE AND PLASMA ASSISTED ATOMIC LAYER DEPOSITION COATING
A coated optical component including a substrate comprising at least one surface and an atomic layer deposition coating deposited on the surface of the substrate, the atomic layer deposition coating comprising a first layer of lanthanum fluoride. The atomic layer deposition further coating including a carbon concentration of about 10,000 ppm or less, an oxygen concentration of about 10,000 ppm or less, and a sulfur concentration of about 500 ppm or less.
C23C 16/30 - Deposition of compounds, mixtures or solid solutions, e.g. borides, carbides, nitrides
C23C 16/452 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for generating reactive gas streams, e.g. by evaporation or sublimation of precursor materials by activating reactive gas streams before introduction into the reaction chamber, e.g. by ionization or by addition of reactive species
C23C 16/455 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating characterised by the method used for introducing gases into the reaction chamber or for modifying gas flows in the reaction chamber
C23C 16/505 - Chemical coating by decomposition of gaseous compounds, without leaving reaction products of surface material in the coating, i.e. chemical vapour deposition [CVD] processes characterised by the method of coating using electric discharges using radio frequency discharges
A glass product manufacturing apparatus and a method of manufacturing glass products are disclosed. The glass product manufacturing apparatus includes a melting vessel, a support grating configured to support an outer wall of the melting vessel, a cooling module configured to cool the outer wall of the melting vessel, on the support grating, and a support frame detachably fastened to the support grating to limit a movement of the support grating. By using the glass product manufacturing apparatus and the method of manufacturing glass products, high energy efficiency is maintained even when operating, and a defect rate is reduced.
Methods for producing glass articles from laminated glass tubing include introducing the glass tubing to a converter. The glass tubing includes a core layer under tensile stress, an outer clad layer under, and an inner clad layer. The methods include forming a feature the glass article at a working end of the laminated glass tubing and separating a glass article from the working end of the laminated glass tubing, which may expose the core layer under tensile stress at the working end of the glass tubing. The method further comprises remediating the exposed portion of the core layer by completely enclosing the core layer in a clad layer. Systems for re-cladding the exposed portion of the core layer as well as glass articles made using the systems and methods are also disclosed.
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
B65D 1/02 - Bottles or similar containers with necks or like restricted apertures, designed for pouring contents
C03B 17/02 - Forming glass coated with coloured layers
C03B 23/11 - Reshaping by drawing without blowing, in combination with separating, e.g. for making ampoules
A molten glass level measuring system, device, and method includes a molten glass level measuring chamber in fluid communication with a conduit or vessel configured to flow molten glass therethrough and a non-contact molten glass level measuring probe configured to measure a level of molten glass in the conduit, vessel, or chamber by determining a distance between the probe and a free surface of the molten glass.
Methods of separating a ribbon include moving the ribbon along a travel path in a travel direction. Methods include supporting the ribbon with a first support member and a second support member positioned on a first side of the travel path. The first support member applies a force to the ribbon at a first location, and the second support member applies a force to the ribbon at a second location. A distance separating the first location from the second location is less than about 100 millimeters. As the ribbon moves, a flaw is initiated in the ribbon at an intermediate location between the first location and the second location. Methods include separating the ribbon into a first ribbon portion and a second ribbon portion by propagating the flaw across the ribbon. A ribbon separation apparatus is also provided.
Disclosed herein are non-fluorinated, non-silicone polymer compositions including, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, greater than or equal to 0.1 wt.% and less than or equal to 20 wt.% long chain fatty amide and a thermoplastic polymer. The long chain fatty amide has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 140 g/mol and less than or equal to 700 g/mol. Also disclosed herein are non-fluorinated polymer compositions including, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, greater than or equal to 0.5 wt.% and less than or equal to 20 wt.% alkyl silicone. The alkyl silicone has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 1,000 g/mol and less than or equal to 10,000 g/mol, and has a dimethyl silicone content of greater than or equal to 40 wt.% and less than or equal to 70 wt.% based on a total weight of the alkyl silicone. Articles formed from the polymer compositions may have low levels of fluid retention, low amounts of fluid retention, low haze, or a combination thereof.
A preform for multicore optical fiber is described. The preform includes an assembly of core canes arranged in a desired configuration. The core canes are placed in mutual contact with each other to define a series of contact zones between contacting pairs of core canes. The core canes are fused at selected locations within the contact zones to secure the core canes to form a preform from which a multicore optical fiber can be formed. The preform maintains good alignment of core canes and minimizes deformation of core canes during the fiber draw process. Multicore fibers having excellent uniformity in core diameter are produced from the preforms in conventional fiber draw processes.
A method (100) of patterning an inorganic substrate (22) includes depositing a sacrificial material (202, 202a, 202b) on a separable carrier (201). The sacrificial material (202, 202a, 202b) may include a first surface (210, 30) and a second surface (212, 40) opposite the first surface (210, 30) and a patterning feature (205) including an aspect ratio greater than or equal to 0.1. The method (100) may further include depositing a slurry (203, 203a, 203b) such that the slurry (203, 203a, 203b) is positioned on the sacrificial material (202, 202a, 202b) or the sacrificial material (202, 202a, 202b) is positioned on the slurry (203, 203a, 203b). The slurry (203, 203a, 203b) includes an inorganic powder, a binder, and a solvent. The method (100) further includes curing the slurry (203, 203a, 203b) to evaporate the solvent, thereby forming a green body.
H01M 8/1226 - Fuel cells with solid electrolytes operating at high temperature, e.g. with stabilised ZrO2 electrolyte characterised by the electrode/electrolyte combination or the supporting material characterised by the supporting layer
A method of controlling or changing a bow or curvature in laminated glass structures includes heating a thermoplastic polymer of a laminated glass structure having an initial curvature. A force is utilized to change the curvature, and the laminated structure is cooled to harden the thermoplastic polymer, upon cooling, whereby the laminated glass structure has a curvature that is different than the initial curvature.
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
A closed latch mechanism is integrally molded with a housing such that a rear end of the closed latch mechanism is joined to the main body rearward of the transition portion and a front end of the closed latch mechanism is joined to the main body forward of the rear end of the closed latch mechanism. There is a gap between the housing body and the closed latch mechanism between the front end and the rear end of the closed latch mechanism thereby allowing the closed latch mechanism to deflect between a first position and a second position.
A method of bleaching a glass-ceramic article is disclosed. The method includes irradiating a first portion of a bulk of the glass-ceramic article by directing a beam from a laser into a thickness of the bulk to heat the first portion and form a first aperture therein. The bulk is configured to have an amorphous silicate glass phase. a crystalline phase. and a bulk transmittance. The first aperture is configured to have a first transmittance that is greater than the bulk transmittance at first wavelengths from about 350 nm to about 2500 nm. The beam from the laser is configured to include a bleaching wavelength selected from a laser wavelength band within which residual absorption persists in the aperture after the irradiating at the bleaching wavelength.
A preform for multicore optical fiber is described. The preform includes an assembly of core canes arranged in a desired configuration. The core canes are placed in mutual contact with each other to define a series of contact zones between contacting pairs of core canes. The core canes are fused at selected locations within the contact zones to secure the core canes to form a preform from which a multicore optical fiber can be formed. The preform maintains good alignment of core canes and minimizes deformation of core canes during the fiber draw process. Multicore fibers having excellent uniformity in core diameter are produced from the preforms in conventional fiber draw processes.
Embodiments of a glass substrate including an alkali-containing bulk and an alkali-depleted surface layer, including a substantially homogenous composition with at least 51 mol % Al2O3 are disclosed. In some embodiments, the alkali-depleted surface layer includes about 0.5 atomic % alkali or less. The alkali-depleted surface layer can be substantially free of hydrogen and/or crystallites. Methods for forming a glass substrate with a modified surface layer are also provided.
A method of forming a graphene device includes: providing a glass substrate with a blocking layer disposed thereon to form a stack; providing a first electrode and a second electrode; increasing the temperature of the stack to at least 100° C.; applying an external electric field (VP) to the first electrode such that at least one metal ion of the glass substrate migrates toward the first electrode to create a depletion region in the glass substrate adjacent the second electrode; decreasing the temperature of the stack to room temperature while applying the external electric field to the first electrode; and after reaching room temperature, setting the external electric field to zero to create a frozen voltage region adjacent the second electrode.
Bioreactor vessels that solve existing problems with currently available high-density cell culture vessels are provided. The bioreactor vessels include a housing and an insert. Cell cultures may adhere to the interior surface of the housing and adhere to the insert surface, and both surfaces may optionally be treated to increase the adherence of cells. The inserts may be seated in the housing and an element on the housing, the insert, or a cap that covers a necked port on the housing may seat the insert. The insert may have a single layer or may have multiple layers. The bioreactor vessels improve the amount of viable cell yield compared to currently available standard and high-density cell culture vessels.
Disclosed herein are polymer compositions including, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, greater than or equal to 0.5 wt.% and less than or equal to 20 wt.% alkyl silicone and a thermoplastic polymer. The alkyl silicone has a molecular weight greater than or equal to 1,000 g/mol and less than or equal to 10,000 g/mol. The alkyl silicone has a dimethyl silicone content greater than or equal to 40 wt.% and less than or equal to 70 wt.%, based on a total weight of the alkyl silicone.
Disclosed herein are articles including, a substrate having a first surface and a polyalphaolefin composition disposed on at least a portion of the first surface of the substrate. The polyalphaolefin composition has a viscosity greater than or equal to 6 cSt and less than or equal to 165 cSt, as measured according to ASTM D445 at a temperature of 100 °C.
Disclosed herein are non-fluorinated polymer compositions including, based on the total weight of the polymer composition, greater than or equal to 0.1 wt.% and less than or equal to 20 wt.% of a low molecular weight polyolefin, the low molecular weight polyolefin being selected from a paraffin wax having a molecular weight at a value or in a range between 300 g/mol and 550 g/mol, an ultra-low molecular weight polyethylene having a molecular weight at a value or in a range between 300 g/mol and 5,000 g/mol, and a combination thereof. The polymer composition further comprises a thermoplastic polymer. The polymeric compositions may further be non-silicone compositions. Articles formed from the polymer compositions may have low fluid retention, low haze, or a combination thereof.
Glass manufacturing apparatus comprise a forming device configured to deliver a stream of molten material along a first axis. The first roller is configured to direct the stream of molten material to flow off one side of the first roller and travel along a second axis that is within 20% of a radius of the first roller from the first axis. The first axis intersects a guide member positioned downstream from the first roller. The second axis does not intersect the guide member. Methods comprise contacting a first roller with a stream of molten material traveling along a first axis. Methods comprise directing the stream of molten material to flow off one side of the first roller and travel along a second axis. A distance between the first axis and the second axis is within 20% of the radius of the first roller.
An apparatus and method for positioning and receiving the shaft of a glass forming roll includes a rotatable member and a radially moveable member mounted on the rotatable member, the radially moveable member having a bore for receiving the shaft of the glass forming roll and movable between a first position and a second position, the first position closer to an axis of rotation of the rotatable member than the second position
A waveguide for augmented reality devices is described. The waveguide may be incorporated into an optical element that further includes an incoupling grating and an outcoupling grating. Imaging light is directed into the incoupling grating and diffracted into the waveguide. The diffracted light propagates within the waveguide to the outcoupling grating and is diffracted to the viewing field of a user of the device. The waveguide features a non-uniform refractive index profile that improves the brightness uniformity of light diffracted from the outcoupling grating.
