A multi-pane glass unit includes a first outer glass pane and a second outer glass pane facing each other, a first inner glass pane between the first outer glass pane and the second outer glass pane, a first spacer located between the first outer glass pane and the first inner glass pane, and a second spacer located between the second outer glass pane and the first inner glass pane.

Provided is an apparatus for manufacturing a multi-pane glass unit. The apparatus includes: a first plate configured to hold a first glass pane; a second plate configured to hold a second glass pane such that the second glass pane faces the first glass pane; and a conveyer including a first portion configured to convey the first glass pane onto the first plate and a second portion configured to convey the second glass onto the second plate.

Certain example embodiments relate to the use of a ceramic frit that dissolves an already-applied thin film coating (disposed via a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process such as sputtering, or other suitable process). In certain example embodiments, the ceramic frit is aggressive in chemically removing the coating on which it is disposed, e.g., when exposed to high temperatures. The frit advantageously fuses well with the glass, provides aesthetically desired colorations, and/or enables components (e.g., insulated glass (IG) unit spacers) to be reliably mounted thereon, in certain example embodiments. Associated coated articles, IG units, methods, etc., are also contemplated herein.

Embodiments herein relate to methods for attachment of a retention member to an insulating glazing unit, resulting structures, and systems for the accomplishing the same. In some embodiments, a method of attaching a retention member to an insulating glazing unit can include placing a spacer unit between a first pane of glass and a second pane of glass to form the insulating glazing unit and applying an adhesive composition to at least one of a perimeter of the insulating glazing unit and the retention member. The method can further include mounting the retention member onto perimeter edges of at least one of the first pane and the second pane. Other embodiments are also included herein.

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing vacuum insulating glass, the method involving applying a vacuum sealant to a first surface of a first glass sheet, the vacuum sealant including a plastic film having a preferably rough surface, placing a second glass sheet on the vacuum sealant such that a cavity is formed between the first and second glass sheets and the vacuum sealant, applying a vacuum to an outer surface of the vacuum sealant until a vacuum is formed in the cavity, wherein the first and second glass sheets are placed in a vacuum bag to apply the vacuum, and heating the vacuum sealant while the first and second glass sheets are in the vacuum bag.

Embodiments herein relate to a system and method for retaining an insulated glass subassembly including a laminated layer of glass within a frame of a fenestration unit providing protection against wind borne debris. A fenestration unit can include a frame member defining a channel with a lower end and an attachment surface thereon along with a glass subassembly including a proximal end received and seated within the channel and an outside facing surface of the exterior pane proximate the lower end of the channel. A retention member can engage the interior laminate pane, and a glazing material can be on the attachment surface at the lower end of the channel. The outside facing surface of the glass subassembly can be attached to the channel of the frame member with the glazing material. In various embodiments, methods of making a retention member are included herein. Other embodiments are also included herein.

A method for applying a patch to a spacer discontinuity or other seal breach includes the step of applying pressure to the patch during the application of the patch to cause sealant carried by the patch to be injected into the spacer discontinuity. This step can be performed with or without the application of heat. Pressure is applied to the patch long enough to position the sealant entirely across the gap between the lites such that the sealant wets out against both interior glass surfaces. Pressure is also applied to the patch long enough to inject sealant into openings defining the discontinuity. A sealant is then applied over the entire patch. The structure of the patch and the patched IG unit are provided.

An insulating glass element suitable for a refrigeration cabinet. The insulating glass element includes a first pane and a second pane spaced at a distance from the first pane. The first pane has two opposite parallel horizontal edges and two opposite parallel vertical edges. The second pane has two opposite parallel horizontal edges and two opposite parallel vertical edges. According to one aspect, two horizontal spacers are arranged between the first pane and the second pane. According to another aspect, two vertically arranged flat profiles are secured to the vertical edges of the first pane and to the vertical edges of the second pane. According to yet another aspect, the spacers and the flat profiles enclose an inner interpane space between the first pane and the second pane, and one of the two flat profiles is transparent.

A door cover system includes a door to secure within a door structure of a building; a door cover being approximately similar in dimensions to the door, the door cover having a cover body extending from a top edge to a bottom edge and from a first side edge to a second side edge; a ledge extending from the top edge, the ledge to engage with a top of the door; a first cover body portion having a first thickness and extending from the first side edge and the second side edge; and a second cover body portion integral with the first cover body portion and extending toward a center of the cover body, the second cover body having a second thickness; the first thickness is less than inch and the second thickness is greater than the first thickness; the door cover is secured to the door such that the first cover body portion is positioned between the door and the door structure when the door is in a closed position.

A door cover system and method of use for a door having a front surface. The system includes a cover body; an embossing on the front surface of the cover body; a ledge protruding from the back surface of the cover body and configured to engage with a top surface of the door; and a fastener secured to the back surface of the cover body and configured to secure the cover body to the front surface of the door. The method includes removably securing the cover body to the front surface of the door; outlining cut patterns on the cover body; removing the cover body from the front surface of the door; cutting the cut patterns; and rigidly securing the cover body to the front surface of the door via a fastener.