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APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SOLAR HEAT GAIN REDUCTION IN A WINDOW ASSEMBLY

  • US 20140265021A1
  • Filed: 04/08/2014
  • Published: 09/18/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/20/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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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 between the panes;

    arranging ribbon of micro-louver material in a pattern having a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart micro-louvers extending substantially across the length of the window assembly, the pattern positioned to be in the gap;

    pouring curing material into the gap and 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 positioned therein.

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