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Method of preparing colemanite-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 colemanite-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
2026-11-04 12:55
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B1/00; C03B1/02; C03C; C03C13/00; Y; Y02; Y02P; Y02P40/00; Y02P40/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A method of preparing a colemanite-containing glass fiber forming glass batch comprising introducing colemanite-containing batch ingredients into a pelletizing zone, agglomerating the ingredients with sufficient water to produce pellets containing about 5 to 20 percent by weight free water, heating the pellets at a temperature not greater than 770° F. (410° C.) and drying the pellets at that temperature for a period of time sufficient to thereby prevent disintegration thereof and form hard, non-dusting pellets.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
75 words
A method of preparing a colemanite-containing glass fiber forming glass batch comprising introducing colemanite-containing batch ingredients into a pelletizing zone, agglomerating the ingredients with sufficient water to produce pellets containing about 5 to 20 percent by weight free water, heating the pellets at a temperature not greater than 770° F. (410° C.) and drying the pellets at that temperature for a period of time sufficient to thereby prevent disintegration thereof and form hard, non-dusting pellets.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 wherein up to about 75 percent or more of said colemanite is replaced by boric acid, on a B 2 O 3 basis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method of claim 1 wherein said pelletizing zone comprises an inclined rotating disc pelletizer.
Claim 5
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 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the free water is approximately 10 to 13 percent by weight.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of preparing a colemanite-containing glass fiber forming glass batch comprising treating said colemanite by heating it at a temperature of at least 770° F. (410° C.) for a sufficient period of time to drive off substantially all of the chemically bound water within said colemanite, introducing batch ingredients including said treated colemanite into a pelletizing zone, agglomerating the ingredients with sufficient water to produce pellets containing about 5 to 20 percent by weight free water, heating the pellets at a temperature of at least 220° F. (104.4° C.) and drying the pellets at that temperature for a period of time sufficient to thereby prevent disintegration thereof and form hard, non-dusting pellets.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of preparing a colemanite-containing glass fiber forming glass batch comprising treating said colemanite by heating it at a temperature of at least 770° F. (410° C.) for a sufficient period of time to drive off substantially all of the chemically bound water within said colemanite, introducing batch ingredients including said treated colemanite into a pelletizing zone, agglomerating the ingredients with sufficient water to produce pellets containing about 5 to 20 percent by weight free water, heating the pellets at a temperature of at least 220° F. (104.4° C.) and drying the pellets at that temperature for a period of time sufficient to thereby prevent disintegration thereof and form hard, non-dusting pellets.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 6 wherein said pellets are dried at temperatures of between about 220° F. (104.4° C.) and 1000° F. (537.8° C.).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method of claim 6 wherein the free water is approximately 10 to 13 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 |