公开(公告)号：WO2019014613A1

公开(公告)日：2019-01-17

申请号：PCT/US2018/042120

申请日：2018-07-13

Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANY

Inventor： BERNER, Eric ,  BJERGAARD, Eric ,  BRAUN, Timothy ,  DEMIGLIO, Andrew ,  PETERS, Chad

IPC: G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1339 ,  B60J3/04 ,  E06B9/24 ,  E06B3/67 ,  B32B17/10 ,  G02F1/137

Abstract: A privacy glazing structure may include an electrically controllable optically active material that provides controlled transition between a privacy or scattering state and a visible or transmittance state. To make electrical connections with electrode layers that control the optically active material, the privacy glazing structure may include electrode engagement regions. In some examples, the electrode engagement regions are formed as notches in peripheral edges of opposed panes bounding the optically active material. The notches may or may not overlap to provide a through conduit in the region of overlap for wiring. In either case, the notches may allow the remainder of the structure to have a flush edge surface for ease of downstream processing.

公开(公告)号：WO2022197985A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：PCT/US2022/020837

申请日：2022-03-17

Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANY

Inventor： BERNER, Eric ,  FRANZ, Zachary

IPC: E06B3/67 ,  G02F1/1345 ,  E06B9/24

Abstract: A switchable glazing can include an electrically controllable optically active material controllable to vary the visibility through the glazing structure. The switchable glazing can be movable relative to a surrounding frame, such as when implemented as a door or window. In some examples, the glazing can include a plurality of electrical connectors that can electrically connect to corresponding electrical connectors in the frame when the glazing is moved to a first position and electrically disconnect when the glazing is moved to a second position. Upon disconnecting, electrical connectors associated with the glazing can electrically connect with each other, shorting the electrically controllable optically active material. This can remove the potential energy otherwise stored in the material for increased safety and/or enhanced optics.

公开(公告)号：WO2022271902A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-29

申请号：PCT/US2022/034653

申请日：2022-06-23

Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANY

Inventor： BERNER, Eric

IPC: E05D11/00 ,  E05D13/00 ,  E05D15/16 ,  E05D15/48 ,  E05D11/0081 ,  E05D13/1276 ,  E05D2015/485 ,  E05Y2201/47 ,  E05Y2201/482 ,  E05Y2400/65 ,  E05Y2400/656 ,  E05Y2400/658 ,  E05Y2800/10 ,  E05Y2900/132 ,  E05Y2900/148 ,  E06B2009/2464 ,  E06B9/24 ,  G02F1/1334 ,  H01R35/025 ,  H01R41/00

Abstract: A power transfer assembly includes a window balance assembly, a pivot bar, and an electrically conductive pathway. The window balance assembly includes a first portion configured to be fixed in place and a second portion configured to be movable relative to the first portion. The pivot bar is conductively coupled to the second portion of the window balance assembly. And, the electrically conductive pathway extends between the window balance assembly and the pivot bar.

公开(公告)号：WO2022026803A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-03

申请号：PCT/US2021/043855

申请日：2021-07-30

Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANY

Inventor： BERNER, Eric ,  FRANZ, Zachary

IPC: E05D11/00 ,  E05D15/30

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes a first arm, a second arm, a rotatable pin coupling, and a power transfer conduit. The rotatable pin coupling rotationally couples the second arm to the first arm. The first arm defines a first portion of a channel, the second arm defines a second portion of the channel, and rotatable pin coupling defines a third portion of the channel. The power transfer conduit extends through the first portion of the channel at the first arm, the third portion of the channel at the rotatable pin coupling, and the second portion of the channel at the second arm.

公开(公告)号：EP3963392A1

公开(公告)日：2022-03-09

申请号：EP20727032.3

申请日：2020-04-29

Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANY

Inventor： SCHLEDER, Nicholas ,  WHALEY, Peter ,  BERNER, Eric

IPC: G02F1/15 ,  G02F1/163 ,  E06B3/67

公开(公告)号：EP4189199A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-07

申请号：EP21756161.2

申请日：2021-07-30

Applicant: CARDINAL IG COMPANY

Inventor： BERNER, Eric ,  FRANZ, Zachary

IPC: E05D11/00 ,  E05D15/30