Vitro has patented a coated article with multiple layers including metallic and dielectric layers, primers, and an overcoat. The article aims to achieve specific solar heat gain coefficient and visible light transmittance values. The design involves discontinuous metallic layers and specific thickness ranges for each component. GlobalData’s report on Vitro gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
According to GlobalData’s company profile on Vitro, Photovoltaic drones was a key innovation area identified from patents. Vitro's grant share as of January 2024 was 54%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
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A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11885174B2) discloses a coated article designed to have specific optical properties for architectural applications. The coated article comprises multiple layers, including dielectric layers comprising zinc, metallic layers comprising silver, and primer layers with specific thickness ranges. The article is designed to have a Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of less than 0.20 and a Visible Light Transmittance (LTA) between 34% and 45%. The total thickness of continuous metallic layers in the article falls within the range of 225 Å to 650 Å, contributing to its optical characteristics.
Furthermore, the patent also covers a method for manufacturing the coated article, involving the sequential application of the various layers onto a substrate. The method ensures the precise deposition of each layer, including dielectric layers with specific thickness ranges and metallic layers with discontinuous and continuous configurations. By following this method, the resulting article achieves the desired optical properties, including a low SHGC and a specific LTA range. The coating composition, including zinc and silver layers, along with primer layers, plays a crucial role in determining the optical performance of the final product, making it suitable for architectural transparency applications.
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