US5593929A — Ultraviolet absorbing green tinted glass

Claim 1

Independent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 ,0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 ,0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 1 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 2 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 44 words

The glass as in claim 1 wherein said colorant is 0.8 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.50% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.154 inches.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 39 words

The glass of claim 4 wherein said colorant portion is 0.807 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.252 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.42% TiO 2 .

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 47 words

The glass as in claim 1 wherein said colorant is greater than 0.6 up to 0.8% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.189 inches.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 39 words

The glass of claim 6 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.764% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.280 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 144 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 144 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 8 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 9 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.65 up to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 8 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 11 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 135 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15%, CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 135 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15%, CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 13 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 14 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 45 words

The glass as in claim 13 wherein said colorant portion is 0.8 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.5% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.154 inches.

Claim 20

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 16 wherein said colorant portion is 0.807 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.252 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.42% TiO 2 .

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 48 words

The glass as in claim 13 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.8 total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.189 inches.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 18 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.764% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.280 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5%, to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 3 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 3 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5%, to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 3 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 3 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 145 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 145 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 22 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 23 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 22 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 25 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 33

Dependent Claim 143 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, ion a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 34

Dependent Claim 143 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, ion a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 27 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 28 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 142 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70% at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 142 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers), a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent, and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70% at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 39

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 30 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 40

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 31 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 41

Dependent Claim 136 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 42

Dependent Claim 136 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 43

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 33 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 44

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 34 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 45

Dependent Claim 44 words

The glass as in claim 33 wherein said colorant is 0.8 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.50% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.154 inches.

Claim 46

Dependent Claim 39 words

The glass of claim 36 wherein said colorant portion is 0.807 to 0.925% total iron expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.252 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.42% TiO 2 .

Claim 47

Dependent Claim 44 words

The glass as in claim 33 wherein said colorant is 0.65 to 0.8% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.189 inches.

Claim 48

Dependent Claim 39 words

The glass of claim 38 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.764% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.280 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 49

Dependent Claim 22 words

The glass of claim 33 wherein the glass exhibits a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent within said thickness range.

Claim 50

Dependent Claim 146 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 51

Dependent Claim 146 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 52

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 41 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 53

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 42 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 54

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 41 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 55

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 44 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 56

Dependent Claim 137 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 57

Dependent Claim 137 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 58

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 46 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 59

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 47 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 60

Dependent Claim 45 words

The glass as in claim 46 wherein said colorant portion is 0.8 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.5% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.154 inches.

Claim 61

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 49 wherein said colorant portion is 0.807 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.252 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.42% TiO 2 .

Claim 62

Dependent Claim 45 words

The glass as in claim 46 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.8 total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.189 inches.

Claim 63

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 51 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.764% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.280 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 64

Dependent Claim 22 words

The glass as in claim 46 wherein the glass exhibits a total solar energy transmittance less than 45% within said thickness range.

Claim 65

Dependent Claim 135 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5% to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than or equal to 0.65 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 66

Dependent Claim 135 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5% to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than or equal to 0.65 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 67

Dependent Claim 147 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 68

Dependent Claim 147 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than or equal to 0.65% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 69

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 55 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 70

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 56 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 71

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 55 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 72

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 58 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 73

Dependent Claim 144 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than or equal to 0.65 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70% at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 74

Dependent Claim 144 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than or equal to 0.65 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.20 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70% at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 75

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 60 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 76

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 61 wherein the glass as an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 77

Dependent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 78

Dependent Claim 133 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 79

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 63 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 80

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 64 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 81

Dependent Claim 44 words

The glass as in claim 63 wherein said colorant is 0.8 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.5)% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.154 inches.

Claim 82

Dependent Claim 39 words

The glass of claim 66 wherein said colorant portion is 0.807 to 0.925% total iron expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.252 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.42% TiO 2 .

Claim 83

Dependent Claim 47 words

The glass as in claim 63 wherein said colorant is greater than 0.6 up to 0.8% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.189 inches.

Claim 84

Dependent Claim 39 words

The glass of claim 68 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.764% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.280 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 85

Dependent Claim 21 words

The glass of 63 wherein the glass exhibits a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent within said thickness range.

Claim 86

Dependent Claim 21 words

The glass of 63 wherein the glass exhibits a total solar energy transmittance less than 45 percent within said thickness range.

Claim 87

Dependent Claim 143 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 88

Dependent Claim 143 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in a sufficient amount but less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 89

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 71 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 90

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 72 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.65 up to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 91

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 71 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 92

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 74 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 93

Dependent Claim 134 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 94

Dependent Claim 134 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 95

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 76 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 96

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 77 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 97

Dependent Claim 45 words

The glass as in claim 76 wherein said colorant portion is 0.8 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.5% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.154 inches.

Claim 98

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 79 wherein said colorant portion is 0.807 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.252 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.42% TiO 2 .

Claim 99

Dependent Claim 48 words

The glass as in claim 76 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.8 total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 at a thickness of 0.189 inches.

Claim 100

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 81 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.764% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.280 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 101

Dependent Claim 22 words

The glass as in claim 76 wherein the glass exhibits a total solar energy transmittance less than 45% within said thickness range.

Claim 102

Dependent Claim 132 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5% to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 103

Dependent Claim 132 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5% to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 104

Dependent Claim 132 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 105

Dependent Claim 132 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) in an amount greater than 0.6% with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35, and TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05% to less than 2% to produce glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 106

Dependent Claim 43 words

The glass as in claim 85 wherein said colorant portion is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 and 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 107

Dependent Claim 40 words

The glass as in claim 86 wherein said colorant portion is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 and 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 108

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 85 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 109

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 88 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 110

Dependent Claim 140 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant) of at least 70% at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 111

Dependent Claim 140 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6 up to 0.85% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron of greater than or equal to 0.24 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant) of at least 70% at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 112

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 90 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 113

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 91 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 114

Dependent Claim 124 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 115

Dependent Claim 124 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches.

Claim 116

Dependent Claim 134 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 117

Dependent Claim 134 words

A green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing, soda lime silica glass composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 66 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of TiO 2 in an amount from 0.05 to less than 2% and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with a ratio of FeO/total iron from 0.275 to less than 0.35 and exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength from 495 to 535 nanometers.

Claim 118

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 94 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 119

Dependent Claim 18 words

The glass as in claim 95 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

Claim 120

Independent Claim 150 words

A method of producing green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches, comprising: melting and forming soda lime silica glass having a composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 65 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of less than 2.0% TiO 2 and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, said glass having a luminous transmittance less than 70 percent; and tempering said glass to increase said luminous transmittance to a value greater than 70 percent.

Claim 121

Independent Claim 150 words

A method of producing green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches, comprising: melting and forming soda lime silica glass having a composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 65 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of less than 2.0% TiO 2 and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, said glass having a luminous transmittance less than 70 percent; and tempering said glass to increase said luminous transmittance to a value greater than 70 percent.

Claim 122

Dependent Claim 37 words

The method as in claim 97 herein said melting and forming step produces glass having ultraviolet transmittance greater than 38 percent and said tempering step reduces said ultraviolet transmittance to a value no greater than 38 percent.

Claim 123

Dependent Claim 65 words

The method of claim 97 wherein said ultraviolet transmittance is no greater than 38 percent and said luminous transmittance is at least 70 percent at a reference thickness of 0.154 inches and said colorant portion is 0.8 to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.50% TiO 2 .

Claim 124

Dependent Claim 37 words

The method of claim 99 wherein said colorant portion is 0.807 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.252 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.42% TiO2.

Claim 125

Dependent Claim 65 words

The method of claim 98 wherein said ultraviolet transmittance is no greater than 38 percent and said luminous transmittance is at least 70 percent at a reference thickness of 0.189 inches and said colorant portion is 0.6 to 0.8% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 126

Dependent Claim 37 words

The method of claim 101 wherein said colorant portion is 0.650 to 0.764% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.280 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO2.

Claim 127

Dependent Claim 41 words

The method of claim 99 wherein said colorant is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 128

Dependent Claim 38 words

The method of claim 103 wherein said colorant is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 129

Independent Claim 160 words

A method of producing green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength of 495 to 535 nanometers, comprising: melting and forming soda lime silica glass having a composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 65 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of less than 2.0% TiO 2 and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, said glass having a luminous transmittance less than 70 percent; and tempering said glass to increase said luminous transmittance to a value greater than 70 percent.

Claim 130

Independent Claim 160 words

A method of producing green tinted, ultraviolet absorbing glass exhibiting ultraviolet transmittance no greater than 38 percent (300 to 400 nanometers) and luminous transmittance (illuminant A) of at least 70 percent at thicknesses ranging from 0.154 to 0.189 inches and having a dominant wavelength of 495 to 535 nanometers, comprising: melting and forming soda lime silica glass having a composition comprising, on a weight percent basis, 65 to 75% SiO 2 , 10 to 20% Na 2 O, 5 to 15% CaO, 0 to 5% MgO, 0 to 5% Al 2 O 3 , 0 to 5% K 2 O and a colorant portion consisting essentially of less than 2.0% TiO 2 and greater than 0.6% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron less than 0.35, said glass having a luminous transmittance less than 70 percent; and tempering said glass to increase said luminous transmittance to a value greater than 70 percent.

Claim 131

Dependent Claim 42 words

The method as in claim 105 wherein said colorant is greater than 0.6 up to 0.95% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.24 to 0.29 and 0.05 to 0.60% TiO 2 .

Claim 132

Dependent Claim 39 words

The method as in claim 106 wherein said colorant is 0.65 to 0.925% total iron (expressed as Fe 2 O 3 ) with the ratio of FeO/total iron between 0.251 to 0.285 and 0.15 to 0.52% TiO 2 .

Claim 133

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method as in claim 105 wherein the glass has an excitation purity of greater than 1 percent.

Claim 134

Dependent Claim 18 words

The method as in claim 108 wherein the glass has an excitation purity from 2 to 4 percent.

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Ultraviolet absorbing green tinted glass

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