US4938857A
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Method for making colored metal alloy/oxynitride coatings
Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio Inc
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Filing: 1989-11-27
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Granted: 1990-07-03
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Expires: 2009-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A multiple-layer architectural coating comprising titanium oxynitride and a metal film is disclosed, as well as a method for its production.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank H. Gillery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:40
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C14/00; C23C14/0015; C23C14/06; C23C14/0676
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
A method for making a colored architectural product comprising the steps of: a. sputtering titanium in an atmosphere comprising oxygen and nitrogen to deposit a titanium oxynitride film on a surface of a substrate; and b. sputtering a metal in an inert atmosphere to deposit a first metallic film on a surface of said substrate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
55 words
A method for making a colored architectural product comprising the steps of: a. sputtering titanium in an atmosphere comprising oxygen and nitrogen to deposit a titanium oxynitride film on a surface of a substrate; and b. sputtering a metal in an inert atmosphere to deposit a first metallic film on a surface of said substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said substrate is glass.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 1, wherein said titanium oxynitride film and said metallic film are sputtered on the same surface of said substrate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 3, wherein said titanium oxynitride film is sputtered prior to sputtering of said metallic film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 3, further comprising sputtering a second metallic film.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 5, wherein said titanium oxynitride film is sputtered between said first and second metallic films.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein said metal is selected from the group consisting of nickel alloys, iron alloys and titanium.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein said metal is a nickel alloy.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein said metal is stainless steel.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
11 words
A method according to claim 7, wherein said metal is titanium.
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