Robert E Maltby

US Patent:

20050098202, May 12, 2005

Filed:

Nov 10, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/704139

Inventors:

Robert Maltby - Wayne OH, US

International Classification:

H01L031/00

US Classification:

136256000, 136251000

Abstract:

A photovoltaic cell having a substrate with at least one curved surface reduces the number of processing steps necessary to manufacture a completed cell. Such a photovoltaic cell can have semiconductor material on the outer surface of a curved substrate or on the inner surface of a curved substrate.

US Patent:

51566648, Oct 20, 1992

Filed:

Jan 30, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/828208

Inventors:

Robert E. Maltby - Wayne OH
Michael J. Vild - Toledo OH

Assignee:

Glasstech, Inc. - Perrysburg OH

International Classification:

C03B 1802

US Classification:

651822

Abstract:

Apparatus (20) for delivering a newly formed floating glass sheet from a molten metal bath container (22) includes a topside support device (45) located adjacent the delivery end of the bath container and having a downwardly facing surface (80) with a first set of openings (82) through which a vacuum is drawn and a second set of openings (84) through which pressurized gas is supplied to support the glass sheet strip upon delivery from the molten metal bath (24). The bath container (22) with which the apparatus is disclosed as being used has a linear induction motor (24) that permits horizontal delivery without bath overflowing. The apparatus (20) also includes a gas support (34) and a drive roll (42) that cooperate with each other. The gas support (34) supports the horizontally delivered glass sheet strip by upwardly directed pressurized gas delivered between lateral edge portions (38) of the strip at a location immediately adjacent the bath container (22). The drive roll (42) is located downstream from the molten metal bath (24) and has spaced drive portions (44) that rotatively drive the lateral edge portions (38) of the glass sheet strip without the drive roll engaging the strip between the spaced drive portions.

US Patent:

52097676, May 11, 1993

Filed:

Mar 19, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/671505

Inventors:

Robert E. Maltby - Wayne OH
Harold A. McMaster - Perrysburg OH
Philip J. Breno - Oregon OH
James W. Buckingham - Pemberville OH

Assignee:

Glasstech, Inc. - Perrysburg OH

International Classification:

C03B 25093

US Classification:

651822

Abstract:

A glass sheet strip annealing lehr (16) is disclosed as including a housing (18) along which a conveyor (26) including a gas support (28) supports a glass sheet strip G by pressurized gas for movement between entry and exit ends (22,24) of the housing before a conveyor drive (32) engages the strip after the surfaces thereof are cooled below the strain point. Best results are achieved when the glass sheet strip is supported only by the gas support (28) until its surfaces are placed in compression. Lower and upper manifolds (34,36) respectively support and convey the glass sheet strip within the housing (18) preferably by a recirculating gas flow supplied by gas burner (76) and associated gas jet pumps (78).

US Patent:

57626740, Jun 9, 1998

Filed:

Sep 27, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/534404

Inventors:

Robert J. Maltby - Wayne OH
Michael J. Vild - Toledo OH
Kenneth H. Wetmore - Perrysburg OH

Assignee:

Glasstech, Inc. - Perrysburg OH

International Classification:

C03C 1700
C03C 2502
C03B 1800
C03B 1802

US Classification:

65 601

Abstract:

Forming apparatus (22) and a method for forming a glass sheet ribbon G delivered from a float tank (44) to a topside support device (74) having a downwardly facing surface to which a vacuum and pressurized gas are supplied to support the glass sheet ribbon (G) at its upper surface (52) while a coater (78) applies a coating (80) to its lower surface (54). Another coater (86) applies a coating (88) to the upper surface (52) of the glass sheet ribbon G. A coated glass sheet (32) cut from the glass sheet ribbon G has at least one surface, and as disclosed both of its surfaces (52,54), coated so as to be protected from deterioration caused by exposure to the atmosphere.

US Patent:

50909878, Feb 25, 1992

Filed:

Mar 19, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/671502

Inventors:

Robert E. Maltby - Wayne OH

Assignee:

Glasstech, Inc. - Perrysburg OH

International Classification:

C03B 1802

US Classification:

651822

Abstract:

Apparatus (20) for delivering a newly formed floating glass sheet from a molten metal bath container (22) including a linear induction motor (24) that permits horizontal delivery without bath overflow is disclosed as including a gas support (34) and a drive roll (42) that cooperate with each other. The gas support (34) supports the horizontally delivered glass sheet strip by upwardly directed pressurized gas delivered between lateral edge portions (38) of the strip at a location immediately adjacent the bath container (22). The drive roll (42) is located downstream from the molten metal bath (24) and has spaced drive portions (44) that rotatively drive the lateral edge portions (38) of the glass sheet strip without the drive roll engaging the strip between the spaced drive portions. Gas support (34) preferably includes a first manifold (46) that supplies an upwardly directed inert gas and also preferably includes a second manifold (50) that supplies products of combustion from a gas burner. A pair of supports (64) of the apparatus adjustably support the drive portions (44) of the drive roll (42) and are adjustably positioned by horizontal and vertical adjusters (68,72) to provide steering and elevation adjustment.

US Patent:

43959172, Aug 2, 1983

Filed:

Oct 26, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/314574

Inventors:

Robert E. Maltby - Wayne OH
James T. Sikorski - Rossford OH

Assignee:

Libbey-Owens-Ford Company - Toledo OH

International Classification:

G01N 300

US Classification:

73840

Abstract:

Apparatus for the destructive testing of glass sheets. The sheets to be tested are subjected to a differential pressure condition by establishing a vacuum on one side thereof and lowering the pressure on such side until the glass deflects to its breaking point. The vacuum system includes a control circuit which enables lowering the pressure in a controlled linear manner with time. The apparatus is designed to permit selection of and testing of sheets substantially immediately after the capping operation.

US Patent:

44549725, Jun 19, 1984

Filed:

Apr 15, 1982

Appl. No.:

6/368678

Inventors:

Robert E. Maltby - Wayne OH
James T. Sikorski - Rossford OH

Assignee:

Libbey-Owens-Ford Company - Toledo OH

International Classification:

C03B 3302

US Classification:

225 965

Abstract:

An apparatus for partially fracturing a glass body along a score line to facilitate subsequent severance of the body along such score line by conventional top and bottom roller devices. The partial fracturing is effected by an apparatus having an impact element periodically engageable against the glass body on the glass surface opposite the surface on which the score line is inscribed.

US Patent:

60133759, Jan 11, 2000

Filed:

Nov 11, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/189549

Inventors:

Robert J. Maltby - Wayne OH
Michael J. Vild - Toledo OH
Kenneth H. Wetmore - Perrysburg OH

Assignee:

Glasstech, Inc. - Perrysburg OH

International Classification:

B32B 1706

US Classification:

428432

Abstract:

Forming apparatus (22) and a method for forming a glass sheet ribbon G delivered from a float tank (44) to a topside support device (74) having a downwardly facing surface to which a vacuum and pressurized gas are supplied to support the glass sheet ribbon (G) at its upper surface (52) while a coater (78) applies a coating (80) to its lower surface (54). Another coater (86) applies a coating (88) to the upper surface (52) of the glass sheet ribbon G. A coated glass sheet (32) cut from the glass sheet ribbon G has at least one surface, and as disclosed both of its surfaces (52,54), coated so as to be protected from deterioration caused by exposure to the atmosphere.

Address:

7869 Mccutcheonville Rd, Wayne, OH 43466

Phone:

419-288-2184

VIN:

3LNHM26T57R640148

Make:

LINCOLN

Model:

MKZ

Year:

2007