Glazing
US8957124B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB32B17/1099
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A laser can be used to modify a glazing 100, 300 so as to improve its suitability for use with a signal-receiving device 350 or a signal-transmitting device 350. This is done by using the laser to provide a region of reduced opacity 110, 202, 340 to the signal within the glazing. Preferably, the laser is be used to reduce the opacity of a selected region 340 of a tinted interlayer in situ. The glazing may be for a vehicle, especially an automotive vehicle.
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