View has patented bus bars for electrochromic glass structures that match the surrounding environment, providing minimal optical contrast. The invention includes transparent bus bars and an obscuration strip along the perimeter. GlobalData’s report on View gives a 360-degree View of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on View, Smart windows was a key innovation area identified from patents. View's grant share as of February 2024 was 46%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Transparent bus bars for electrochromic glass structures
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11906868B2) discloses an innovative electrochromic glass structure designed to enhance privacy and aesthetics. The structure includes a transparent substrate with an electrochromic device coating, transparent conductive layers, and a bus bar for powering the device. What sets this invention apart is the incorporation of a strip of obscuration material along the entire perimeter of the glass structure, strategically placed to block the View of the bus bar from outside observers. This feature not only improves the overall appearance of the glass but also ensures privacy for users.
Moreover, the patent also covers an insulated glass unit with similar features, including two transparent substrates, a spacer, primary seals, and an electrochromic device. The addition of a strip of obscuration material along the perimeter of the unit further enhances privacy and aesthetics. The placement of the bus bar under the spacer and in the primary seal, along with the strategic positioning of the obscuration material, ensures that the bus bar remains hidden from sight when viewed from either side of the insulated glass unit. This innovative design not only improves the functionality of the glass unit but also adds a layer of sophistication to the overall structure.
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