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GLASS FIBER REINFORCED LAMINATED GLASS PANELS

IP Title

TRANSPARENT COMPOSITES AND LAMINATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING

Detailed Technology Description

None

Application Date

Sep 17, 2004

Application No.

7,819,997

Others

*Abstract

University of MissouriOffice of Technology Management & Industry RelationsNon-Confidential Abstract of InventionUM Disclosure No. 04UMC022IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOWS FROM GLASS FIBER REINFORCED LAMINATED GLASS PANELS This invention is a transparent composite that includes steps of combining a refractive index modifier with a precursor solution. It combines glass with a precursor solution, and curing the precursor solution to create a transparent glass reinforced composite. An exemplary transparent composite comprises a glass reinforced thermosetting polymer composite layer sandwiched between glass layers. See video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVoqxjnj56g&feature=relatedPOTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATIONS:• Military• Secure government buildings• High profile terrorist targetsMAIN ADVANTAGES OF INVENTION:• Higher impact strength and durability compared to traditional laminated glass• Withstands at least 3x the number of impacts as traditional laminated glass• Thinner sections of panels can result in cost savings• Lighter than traditional laminated glassPOSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES OF INVENTION:• Slight distortion of small objects and a slight tintSTATE OF DEVELOPMENT:• Successful operationFURTHER R&D REQUIRED• NoneLICENSING POTENTIAL:• University seeks licensee with the potential to commercializePATENT STATUS:• Issued utility patent 7,819,997INVENTOR(S):• Professor Sanjeev KhannaCONTACT INFO: Office of Technology Management & Industry Relations Wayne C. McDaniel, Ph.D. Senior Licensing & Business Development Associate – Engineering and Physical Sciences Email: McDanielwc@missouri.edu Phone: 573-884-3302

*IP Issue Date

Oct 26, 2010

*IP Publication Date

Mar 23, 2006

*Principal Investigator

Name: Sanjeev Khanna

Department:

Country/Region

USA