Historically accurate simulated divided light glass unit and methods of making the same

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United States of America

PATENT NO 11964897
APP PUB NO 20230265004A1
SERIAL NO

18023041

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The insulated glass unit (IGU) that replicates a historic glass window includes a single simulated divided light glass pane, a low-e glass layer, and spacer grills disposed therebetween. True divided light glass window panes are scanned to obtain surface characteristic data, subsequently used to design a pane that includes slumped areas corresponding to the unique topological characteristics of antique glass, separated by flat areas. The flat surfaces provide for sealing the IGU with the spacer grills, while the optics of the original historic glass are preserved via the slumped areas. A mold of the designed pane is then 3D printed in furan resin sand, and a glass layer is melted over the mold to create a one-piece pane that includes the antique features. Accurate replication of these windows enables historic building renovation with modern insulated windows with less sealing while retaining the original appearance, providing improvements in longevity and efficiency.

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  • THE COOPER GROUP, LLC

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Cooper, Brian M North Stonington, US 3 52

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