US5009044A
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Dual-pane thermal window with liquid crystal shade
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1990-04-26
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Granted: 1991-04-23
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Expires: 2010-04-26
Abstract
Abstract A dual-pane thermal window unit comprises two nonintersecting or, preferably, substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of the panes having affixed thereto a first wall of an electro-optical liquid crystal cell providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, with a second wall of said cell, a space providing a thermal break. Each of the first and second walls comprises an electrically conductive film composed of plastic and having sufficient supporting strength to maintain the structural integrity of the cell. The window is light weight, economical to manufacture and efficient and reliable in operation.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray H. Baughman
- 👤 Ernest D. Buff
- 👤 Helmut Eckhardt
- 👤 Gerhard H. Fuchs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 10:14
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02F; G02F1/00; G02F1/01; G02F1/13; G02F1/133; G02F1/1333; G02F1/133308; E; E06; E06B; E06B3/00; E06B3/66; E06B3/67; E06B3/6715; E06B3/6722; G02F1/1347; E06B9/00; E06B9/24; E06B2009/2464
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A thermal-pane window unit resistant to radiative heat transfer as well as conductive heat transfer, comprising: two substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of said panes being composed of plastic, being adaptive to be electrically conductive and including, as a microdispersion within said plastic, an electro-optical liquid crystal material providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, said first of said panes, a space providing a thermal break.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
78 words
A thermal-pane window unit resistant to radiative heat transfer as well as conductive heat transfer, comprising: two substantially parallel, spaced window panes, mounted in a window frame, a first of said panes being composed of plastic, being adaptive to be electrically conductive and including, as a microdispersion within said plastic, an electro-optical liquid crystal material providing a selected light transmittance, and a second of said panes delimiting, said first of said panes, a space providing a thermal break.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-04-22 | 1994-10-22 | 1995-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-04-22 | 1998-10-22 | 1999-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-04-22 | 2002-10-22 | 2003-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |