US Patent 7200921 Method of manufacturing a heated windshield

A method of making a windshield having first and second outer layers and a conductive bar, an electrical connector, and an intermediate layer positioned between the outer layers. The method includes the step of sinking the conductive bar and the electrical connector into a surface of the intermediate layer so as to be at least substantially flush with the surface. After sinking the conductive bar and the electrical connector into the surface, the first outer layer is engaged with the surface of the intermediate layer. Additionally, the second outer layer is engaged with a second surface of the intermediate layer.