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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 29, 2012
Filed:
Dec. 02, 2010
Jean-marc Lemmer, Lorentzweiler, LU;
Jens-peter Muller, Differdange, LU;
Jose Ferreira, Luxembourg, LU;
Pierre Pallotta, Villerupt, FR;
Jean-Marc Lemmer, Lorentzweiler, LU;
Jens-Peter Muller, Differdange, LU;
Jose Ferreira, Luxembourg, LU;
Pierre Pallotta, Villerupt, FR;
Centre Luxembourgeois de Recherches pour le Verre et la Ceramique S.A. (C.R.V.C), Grand Duche de Luxembourg, LU;
Abstract
A coated article is provided which may be heat treated (e.g., thermally tempered) in certain instances. In certain example embodiments, an interlayer of or including a metal oxide such as tin oxide is provided under an infrared (IR) reflecting layer so as to be located between respective layers comprising silicon nitride and zinc oxide. It has been found that the use of such a tin oxide inclusive interlayer results in significantly improved mechanical durability, thermal stability and/or haze characteristics. In certain example embodiments, a zinc oxide inclusive layer is provide over an IR reflecting layer in order to improve thermal stability. A zirconium oxide overcoat may also be provided in certain example instances.