Light-reactive thermal window
First Claim
1. A thermal window comprising:
- an external pane and an internal pane, each pane having a peripheral edge and an outer surface, the external pane being composed of photochromic glass, the internal pane being composed of clear glass, the external and internal panes being separated by a space, the space having a uniform thickness, the outer surface of the external pane being adapted to contact an external environment, the outer surface of the internal pane being adapted to contact an internal environment;
a spacer located between the peripheral edge of the external pane and the peripheral edge of the internal pane; and
a sealant located at the peripheral edges of the external and internal panes, the sealant sealing the space.
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Abstract
A light-reactive thermal window is disclosed having external and internal panes. The external pane is composed of photochromic glass, while the internal pane is composed of clear glass. The panes are separated by a space having a uniform thickness. Each of the panes has a peripheral edge, with a spacer located between the peripheral edges of the external and internal panes. A sealant seals the peripheral edges of the external and internal panes. The window may include a frame securing together the spacer, the sealant, and the peripheral edges of the panes. Also disclosed is a method of preventing glare on a screen while minimizing climate control costs by installing a light-reactive thermal window near the screen.
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18 Claims
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1. A thermal window comprising:
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an external pane and an internal pane, each pane having a peripheral edge and an outer surface, the external pane being composed of photochromic glass, the internal pane being composed of clear glass, the external and internal panes being separated by a space, the space having a uniform thickness, the outer surface of the external pane being adapted to contact an external environment, the outer surface of the internal pane being adapted to contact an internal environment; a spacer located between the peripheral edge of the external pane and the peripheral edge of the internal pane; and a sealant located at the peripheral edges of the external and internal panes, the sealant sealing the space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of preventing glare on a screen while minimizing climate control costs, comprising the steps of:
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(a) selecting a thermal window, the thermal window comprising an external pane, an internal pane, and a sealant, the external pane being composed of photochromic glass, the internal pane being composed of clear glass, the external and internal panes each having a peripheral edge and an outer surface, the external and internal panes being separated by a space, the sealant sealing the space at the peripheral edges of the external and internal panes; (b) selecting a window opening, the window opening being located near a screen; and (b) installing the thermal window in the window opening, the outer pane being located adjacent to an external environment, the inner pane being located adjacent to an internal environment. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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