US5514428A — Spacer fabric with interconnected rib fibers in g…

Claim 1

Independent Claim 154 words

A glazing element comprising at least one pane having a pair of parallel major surfaces bordered by minor edge surfaces and a coating provided on a first one of the major surfaces of the pane and extends at least over a substantial part of the extent of the area thereof, said coating being composed of fibers extending parallel to the major surfaces of the pane; wherein the fiber coating is constituted by a first covering layer of a spacer fabric impregnated with resin and is connected in a force transmitting manner with said first major surface of the pane, the spacer fabric possessing at least one second coveting layer on an opposite side thereof from the first covering layer; and wherein said first and second covering layers are connected together by rib fibers which, after curing of the resin, are elastic and flexurally stiff, and which extend transversely in relation to the covering layers.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 154 words

A glazing element comprising at least one pane having a pair of parallel major surfaces bordered by minor edge surfaces and a coating provided on a first one of the major surfaces of the pane and extends at least over a substantial part of the extent of the area thereof, said coating being composed of fibers extending parallel to the major surfaces of the pane; wherein the fiber coating is constituted by a first covering layer of a spacer fabric impregnated with resin and is connected in a force transmitting manner with said first major surface of the pane, the spacer fabric possessing at least one second coveting layer on an opposite side thereof from the first covering layer; and wherein said first and second covering layers are connected together by rib fibers which, after curing of the resin, are elastic and flexurally stiff, and which extend transversely in relation to the covering layers.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 16 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rib fibers intersect with one another.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 24 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 2, wherein the intersection rib fibers are connected at their points of intersection by said cured resin.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 25 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rib fibers have a mean fineness in a range of approximately 20 to 80 tex.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 28 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rib fibers are arranged with a density of between approximately 10 and 60 fibers per cm 2 .

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 34 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spacer fabric is made up of fibers of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, synthetic resin and carbon, and mixtures thereof.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 19 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 6, wherein the rib fibers comprise glass fibers provided with silane sizes.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 23 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 6, Wherein the fibers of the spacer fabric are constituted at least partly of hollow fibers.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 27 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said resin is selected from the group consisting of epoxy, polyurethane, phenol, and polyester resins, and mixtures thereof.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 29 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the covering layers of the spacer fabric are pressed together at edges in a manner forming a surrounding edge seal.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 35 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, further comprising receiving means embedded in the spacer fabric in a force transmitting manner for attachment of the glazing element on the outer surface of a building.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 21 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the spacer fabric extends past an edge of the first major surface.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 36 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least one additional pane is arranged parallel to the pane, the spacer fabric being arranged in an intermediate space between the pane and said additional pane.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 28 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 13, wherein the second covering layer of the spacer fabric is connected with the additional pane in a force transmitting manner.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 30 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the covering layers of the spacer fabric are connected with the at least one pane by means of an adhesive film.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 22 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 15, wherein the adhesive film is selected from the group consisting of polyvinylbutyral and polyurethane.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 30 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 15, wherein fibers of a material selected from the group consisting of glass, synthetic resin and carbon are incorporated into the adhesive film.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 37 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the rib fibers are coated with a material having an index of refraction that is greater than that of the material of which the rib fibers are formed.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 95 words

A glazing element comprising at least first and second transparent panes arranged with major surfaces thereof parallel to each other, and a fiber coating connected with one of the major surfaces of the first pane, said fiber coating being made up of fibers extending parallel to the major surfaces of the first pane; wherein the fiber coating comprises a textile spacer fabric that is impregnated with resin, said fabric comprising a covering layer and rib fibers extending transversely in relation to the covering layer, free ends of the fibers being arranged at the second pane.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 95 words

A glazing element comprising at least first and second transparent panes arranged with major surfaces thereof parallel to each other, and a fiber coating connected with one of the major surfaces of the first pane, said fiber coating being made up of fibers extending parallel to the major surfaces of the first pane; wherein the fiber coating comprises a textile spacer fabric that is impregnated with resin, said fabric comprising a covering layer and rib fibers extending transversely in relation to the covering layer, free ends of the fibers being arranged at the second pane.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 24 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 19, wherein the rib fibers are secured on the second pane by means of an intermediate coating.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 24 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 20, wherein the intermediate coating is constituted by one of a resin coating and an adhesive film.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 26 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 20, characterized in that the intermediate coating is constituted by a material which allows thermal radiation to pass therethrough.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 23 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 13, wherein a diffusion-tight edge seal is provided on the outer side of the spacer fabric.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 22 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 23, wherein the diffusion-tight edge seal is formed by a weld directly between the panes.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 17 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 23, wherein an intermediate space between the panes is evacuated.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 25 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 23, wherein an intermediate space between the panes is filled with a gas as a thermally insulating material.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 21 words

The glazing element as claimed in claims 23, wherein an intermediate space between the panes is filled with a fireproof material.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 29 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 27, wherein the fireproof material comprises a transparent gel of a polymer which has a highly hydrous, inorganic saline solution embedded therein.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 21 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 22, wherein the rib fibers are free of resin at the mean height thereof.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 14 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pane is radiation absorbent.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein a low E coating is applied to a pane.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 23 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 31, wherein low E coating has been pyrolytically applied to an outer side of a pane.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 29 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 31, wherein the low E coating is applied to an inner side of a pane and adjoins a thermal radiation transparent substance.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 17 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein the glazing element can be turned through 180°.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 33 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 13, wherein at least one additional pane is arranged in an intermediate space between the at least one pane and the at least one additional pane.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 47 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 35, wherein the at least one additional pane arranged in the intermediate space between the first and second panes is connected with at least one of the first and second panes by a spacer fabric in a force transmitting manner.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 29 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 35, wherein the at least one additional pane arranged in the intermediate space between panes comprises a synthetic resin sheet or film.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 34 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 35, wherein the at least one additional pane arranged in the space between the panes has a low E coating on at least one of its surfaces.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 21 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein recesses are provided in the spacer fabric and constitute partly transparent areas.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 16 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 39, wherein the spacer fabric is formed of bands.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glazing element as claimed in claim 1, wherein said glazing element forms a thermal insulating safety glass, for roof or overhead glazing arrangements, facade cladding or door elements, as a glass proof against breaking in or out or as acoustic insulating glass.

Claim 44

Independent Claim 94 words

A method for the production of a glazing element comprising the steps of placing a resin impregnated spacer fabric having at least two coveting layers and rib fibers extending transversely in relation to the covering layers so as to cover a major surface of transparent pane to produce a laminated body in a pressing mold, compressing the laminated body so as to adhesively bond the pane to one of the covering layers of the fabric, whereafter the pressing mold is at least partially opened and the resin impregnated in the spacer fabric is cured.

Claim 45

Independent Claim 94 words

A method for the production of a glazing element comprising the steps of placing a resin impregnated spacer fabric having at least two coveting layers and rib fibers extending transversely in relation to the covering layers so as to cover a major surface of transparent pane to produce a laminated body in a pressing mold, compressing the laminated body so as to adhesively bond the pane to one of the covering layers of the fabric, whereafter the pressing mold is at least partially opened and the resin impregnated in the spacer fabric is cured.

Claim 46

Dependent Claim 27 words

The method as claimed in claim 42, further comprising the step of placing a second pane or sheet on the laminated body prior to said compressing step.

Claim 47

Dependent Claim 30 words

The method as claimed in claim 42, wherein, during the opening step, the pressing mold is opened a graduated amount until the desired distance is reached between the covering layers.

Claim 48

Independent Claim 71 words

A method of producing a glazing element, comprising the steps of curing at least one partly resin impregnated spacer fabric having at least two covering layers and rib fibers extending transversely in relation to the coveting layers, and then, placing said at least one spacer fabric between two panes or sheets in a distance determining manner, pressing the panes or sheets with the spacer fabric therebetween with an adhesive bonding effect.

Claim 49

Independent Claim 71 words

A method of producing a glazing element, comprising the steps of curing at least one partly resin impregnated spacer fabric having at least two covering layers and rib fibers extending transversely in relation to the coveting layers, and then, placing said at least one spacer fabric between two panes or sheets in a distance determining manner, pressing the panes or sheets with the spacer fabric therebetween with an adhesive bonding effect.

Claim 50

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method as claimed in claim 45, wherein the covering layers of the spaced fabric have a resin coating which is cured prior to resin coating of at least one of the rib fibers and an edge zone of the covering layers.

Claim 51

Independent Claim 85 words

A method for the production of a glazing element, comprising the following steps: a) pressing a resin impregnated spacer fabric, comprising a covering layer and rib fibers extending from the covering layer against a first pane in a bonding manner; b) curing the resin and erecting the rib fibers in a rigid form; c) laying a second pane on free ends of the rib fibers to form a pane structure; and d) providing the pane structure with a surrounding edge seal and evacuating the same.

Claim 52

Independent Claim 85 words

A method for the production of a glazing element, comprising the following steps: a) pressing a resin impregnated spacer fabric, comprising a covering layer and rib fibers extending from the covering layer against a first pane in a bonding manner; b) curing the resin and erecting the rib fibers in a rigid form; c) laying a second pane on free ends of the rib fibers to form a pane structure; and d) providing the pane structure with a surrounding edge seal and evacuating the same.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1999-05-07	1999-11-06	2000-05-07	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2003-05-07	2003-11-06	2004-05-07	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2007-05-07	2007-11-06	2008-05-07	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Spacer fabric with interconnected rib fibers in glazing element

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