US4074989A
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Method of preparing anhydrous boric acid-containing glass batch
Assignee: PPG Industries Inc
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Filing: 1976-11-08
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-11-08
Abstract
Abstract A process is described for preparing anhydrous boric acid (ABA)-containing glass batch compositions suitable for the preparation of glass fibers in which the batch, prior to its introduction into the furnace, is pelletized by adding water in sufficient quantities to maintain an adequate balling action and thus provide pellets in a form such that preheating by direct contact with flue gases does not cause deterioration of the pellets.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley F. Brzozowski
- 👤 Joseph E. Cooper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:02
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03C; C03C13/00; C03B; C03B1/00; C03B1/02; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P40/00; Y02P40/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A method of preparing an anhydrous boric acid-containing glass fiber forming glass batch having a substantial amount of alumina therein comprising introducing anhydrous boric acid-containing batch ingredients into a pelletizing zone, agglomerating the ingredients with sufficient water to produce pellets containing about 10-25 percent free water by weight, heating the pellets at a temperature of at least 450° F. (232.2° C.) and drying the pellets at that temperature for a period of time sufficient to thereby prevent disintegration thereof and produce hard, nondusting pellets.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
84 words
A method of preparing an anhydrous boric acid-containing glass fiber forming glass batch having a substantial amount of alumina therein comprising introducing anhydrous boric acid-containing batch ingredients into a pelletizing zone, agglomerating the ingredients with sufficient water to produce pellets containing about 10-25 percent free water by weight, heating the pellets at a temperature of at least 450° F. (232.2° C.) and drying the pellets at that temperature for a period of time sufficient to thereby prevent disintegration thereof and produce hard, nondusting pellets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pelletizing zone comprises an inclined, rotating disc pelletizer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pellets are produced having nominal diameters of between about 0.375 and 0.625 inch (0.9525 and 1.5875 centimeters).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the pellets are dried to about 1 percent or less by weight free water.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the free water is approximately 15-17 percent by weight.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |