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Apparatus and method for solar heat gain reduction in a window assembly

  • US 9,051,776 B2
  • Filed: 04/08/2014
  • Issued: 06/09/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2009
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method of manufacturing a window assembly having a pane of material and a plurality of spaced-apart micro-louvers positioned in the pane of material, the micro-louvers positioned to block transmission of direct sunlight through the pane when the sun is at a selected angle above the horizon or higher, the method comprising:

  • positioning a first pane of material parallel to and spaced apart from a second pane of material, a gap defined between the first and second panes;

    stringing a ribbon of micro-louver material through a plurality of slots defined in a frame, the ribbon forming a pattern defined by a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart micro-louvers extending substantially across the length of the window assembly;

    positioning the ribbon of micro-louver material and the first and second panes such that the ribbon of micro-louver material is positioned in the gap defined between the first and second panes;

    pouring curing material between the plurality of parallel, spaced-apart micro-louvers;

    curing the curing material to create a pane of curing material, the plurality of micro-louvers encased therein, the pane of curing material positioned between the first and second panes.

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