Methods and apparatus for evaluating insulating glass units

Details Methods and apparatus for evaluating insulating glass units Methods and apparatus for evaluating insulating glass units

2007-02-27

2007-02-27

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By shade or color

C356S319000, C356S437000, C156S378000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10875640

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for measuring the color and gas fill concentration of insulating glass units is disclosed. One apparatus includes a color measuring device and gas fill concentration measuring device coupled to a production line for manufacturing insulating glass units. One method of the invention involves measuring the color and gas fill concentration of insulating glass units after they have been filled with gas and sealed.

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