Patent ID: 9051776
Filing Date: 2015-06-09
Classification: E06B

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a window assembly having a pane of material and a plurality of spaced-apart micro-louvers positioned in the pane of material, the micro-louvers positioned to block transmission of direct sunlight through the pane when the sun is at a selected angle above the horizon or higher, the method comprising: positioning a first pane of material parallel to and spaced apart from a second pane of material, a gap defined between the first and second panes; stringing a ribbon of micro-louver material through a plurality of slots defined in a frame, the ribbon forming a pattern defined by a plurality of parallel, spaced-apart micro-louvers extending substantially across the length of the window assembly; positioning the ribbon of micro-louver material and the first and second panes such that the ribbon of micro-louver material is positioned in the gap defined between the first and second panes; pouring curing material between the plurality of parallel, spaced-apart micro-louvers; curing the curing material to create a pane of curing material, the plurality of micro-louvers encased therein, the pane of curing material positioned between the first and second panes.