Glass Fiber Reinforced Glass

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Case Number 04UMC022 Abstract  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=related  POTENTIAL AREAS OF APPLICATIONS: Military Secure government buildings High profile terrorist targets MAIN 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 glass POSSIBLE DISADVANTAGES OF INVENTION: Slight distortion of small objects and a slight tint STATE OF DEVELOPMENT: Successful operation FURTHER R&D REQUIRED None LICENSING POTENTIAL: University seeks licensee with the potential to commercialize PATENT STATUS: Issued utility patent 7,819,997 Keywords UM-Columbia, UMC