Muhammad C Imran

US Patent:

20190092682, Mar 28, 2019

Filed:

Nov 9, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/185152

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Anton Dietrich - Fontnas, CH
Greg Miller - DeWitt IA, US
Richard Blacker - Lino Lakes MN, US
Muhammad Imran - Hamilton NJ, US
Jean-Marc Lemmer - Wincheringen, DE

International Classification:

C03C 17/36
C03C 17/06

Abstract:

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

US Patent:

20180186692, Jul 5, 2018

Filed:

Feb 27, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/905926

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Muhammad IMRAN - Hamilton NJ, US
Willem DEN BOER - Brighton MI, US
Kevin O'CONNOR - LaSalle, CA

International Classification:

C03C 17/36

Abstract:

Certain embodiments of this invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating supported by a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) for use in a window, where the low-E coating is exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation in order to improve the coating's and thus the coated article's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. The low-E coating includes at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of or including silver which is located on and directly contacting a contact/seed layer of or including metal oxide such as zinc oxide and/or zinc stannate. Exposing the low-E coating to UV radiation, e.g., emitted from a UV lamp(s) and/or UV laser(s), allows for selective heating of the contact/seed layer which in turn transfers the heat energy to the adjacent IR reflecting layer. This heating of the silver inclusive layer improves the silver layer's electrical, optical and/or thermal blocking properties. The UV treated coated article, with its improved properties, may be used in the context of monolithic or insulating glass (IG) window units.

US Patent:

20180065885, Mar 8, 2018

Filed:

Oct 30, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/797286

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
- Bertrange, LU
Greg MILLER - De Witt IA, US
Richard BLACKER - Lino Lakes MN, US
Muhammad IMRAN - Hamilton NJ, US
Jean-Marc LEMMER - Wincheringen, DE

International Classification:

C03C 17/36
C03C 17/06

Abstract:

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

US Patent:

20170349482, Dec 7, 2017

Filed:

Aug 18, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/680288

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Anton DIETRICH - Fontnas, CH
Greg MILLER - DeWitt IA, US
Richard BLACKER - Lino Lakes MN, US
Muhammad IMRAN - Hamilton NJ, US
Jean-Marc LEMMER - Wincheringen, DE

International Classification:

C03C 17/36
C03C 17/06

Abstract:

Certain example embodiments relate to a coated article including at least one infrared (IR) reflecting layer of a material such as silver or the like in a low-E coating, and methods of making the same. In certain cases, at least one layer of the coating is of or includes nickel and/or titanium (e.g., NiTiO). The provision of a layer including nickel titanium and/or an oxide thereof may permit a layer to be used that has good adhesion to the IR reflecting layer, and reduced absorption of visible light (resulting in a coated article with a higher visible transmission). When a layer including nickel titanium oxide is provided directly over and/or under the IR reflecting layer (e.g., as a barrier layer), this may result in improved chemical and mechanical durability. Thus, visible transmission may be improved if desired, without compromising durability; or, durability may simply be increased.

US Patent:

20170351013, Dec 7, 2017

Filed:

Aug 2, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/666603

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Jeremy CHENG - Cupertino CA, US
Muhammad IMRAN - Brownstown MI, US
Minh Huu LE - San Jose CA, US
Daniel SCHWEIGERT - Fremont CA, US
Yongli XU - Plymouth MI, US
Guizhen ZHANG - Santa Clara CA, US

International Classification:

G02B 5/20
C03C 17/36
C23C 14/14
B29D 11/00
G02F 1/09
G02B 5/26
E06B 9/24
C03C 23/00
C23C 14/22
C23C 14/08

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels. In some embodiments, a partially fabricated panel may be provided that includes a substrate, a reflective layer formed over the substrate, and a barrier layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the substrate and the barrier layer. The barrier layer may include a partially oxidized alloy of three or more metals. A first interface layer may be formed over the barrier layer. A top dielectric layer may be formed over the first interface layer. The top dielectric layer may be formed using reactive sputtering in an oxygen containing environment. The first interface layer may prevent further oxidation of the partially oxidized alloy of the three or more metals when forming the top dielectric layer. A second interface layer may be formed over the top dielectric layer.

US Patent:

20170307793, Oct 26, 2017

Filed:

Jul 10, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/644991

Inventors:

- San Jose CA, US
- Auburn Hills MI, US
Jeremy CHENG - Cupertino CA, US
Guowen DING - San Jose CA, US
Muhammad IMRAN - Hamilton NJ, US
Minh Huu LE - San Jose CA, US
Daniel SCHWEIGERT - Fremont CA, US
Yongli XU - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

G02B 5/20
C03C 17/36
C03C 17/36
C03C 17/36
C03C 17/36
C03C 17/36
C03C 17/36
C23C 14/14
C23C 14/08
C23C 14/08
G02F 1/09
G02B 5/26
E06B 9/24
C03C 23/00
B29D 11/00
C23C 14/22
E06B 9/24
E06B 9/24
G02F 1/09

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1.

US Patent:

20170052297, Feb 23, 2017

Filed:

Nov 9, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/346884

Inventors:

- San Jose CA, US
- Auburn Hills MI, US
Jeremy CHENG - Cupertino CA, US
Guowen DING - San Jose CA, US
Muhammad IMRAN - Hamilton NJ, US
Daniel SCHWEIGERT - Fremont CA, US
Yongli XU - Plymouth MI, US

International Classification:

G02B 5/20
C23C 14/14
G02B 5/26
C03C 17/36
C03C 23/00
E06B 9/24
C23C 14/08
C23C 14/22

Abstract:

Disclosed herein are systems, methods, and apparatus for forming low emissivity panels that may include a substrate and a reflective layer formed over the substrate. The low emissivity panels may further include a top dielectric layer formed over the reflective layer such that the reflective layer is formed between the top dielectric layer and the substrate. The top dielectric layer may include a ternary metal oxide, such as zinc tin aluminum oxide. The top dielectric layer may also include aluminum. The concentration of aluminum may be between about 1 atomic % and 15 atomic % or between about 2 atomic % and 10 atomic %. An atomic ratio of zinc to tin in the top dielectric layer may be between about 0.67 and about 1.5 or between about 0.9 and about 1.1.

US Patent:

20160340235, Nov 24, 2016

Filed:

Aug 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/230600

Inventors:

- Auburn Hills MI, US
Muhammad IMRAN - Hamilton NJ, US
Afonso KRELING - Rio de Janeiro, BR
Brent BOYCE - Novi MI, US

International Classification:

C03C 17/36
G02B 5/26
G02B 5/20
C23C 28/00

Abstract:

This invention relates to a coated article including a low-emissivity (low-E) coating. In certain example embodiments, the low-E coating is provided on a substrate (e.g., glass substrate) and includes at least first and second infrared (IR) reflecting layers (e.g., silver based layers) that are spaced apart by contact layers (e.g., NiCr based layers) and a dielectric layer of or including a material such as silicon nitride. In certain example embodiments, the coated article has a low visible transmission (e.g., no greater than 50%, more preferably no greater than about 40%, and most preferably no greater than about 39%).