US4252847A
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Stained glass structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-11-02
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Granted: 1981-02-24
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Expires: 1998-11-02
Abstract
Abstract A method for bonding the edges of pieces of stained glass, comprising the steps of applying adhesive to the edges, coating the adhesive with solderable metallic particles while the adhesive is still tacky, and, after the adhesive is cured, soldering the edges together, thereby joining the pieces of glass into a self-supporting structure. The method may also be utilized to solder a stained glass window directly into a frame. The adhesive is preferably a high-temperature resistant adhesive, and the solderable metallic particles are preferably a combination of copper granules and powder.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J. DelGrande
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:48
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C5/00; B44C5/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/16; Y10T428/161; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/31551; Y10T428/31609; Y10T428/31612
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
A self-supporting glass structure having at least two pieces of glass, wherein each joint between said pieces of glass comprises: a layer of adhesive bonded to each joined surface of said pieces of glass; a coating of solderable metallic particles bonded to each said adhesive layer; and, a bead of solder bonded to each said coating of solderable metallic particles, thereby joining said pieces of glass.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
A self-supporting glass structure having at least two pieces of glass, wherein each joint between said pieces of glass comprises: a layer of adhesive bonded to each joined surface of said pieces of glass; a coating of solderable metallic particles bonded to each said adhesive layer; and, a bead of solder bonded to each said coating of solderable metallic particles, thereby joining said pieces of glass.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The glass structure of claim 1, wherein all border edges of said pieces of glass comprise: a layer of adhesive bonded to each border edge; a coating of solderable metallic particles bonded to each said adhesive layer; and, a bead of solder bonded to each said coating of solderable metallic particles.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glass structure of claim 1, wherein said particles are a combination of granules and powder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glass structure of claim 1, wherein said adhesive is a high temperature resistant adhesive.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The glass structure of claim 1, wherein the adhesive substantially covers each soldered edge, as well as a narrow strip on each surface bordering each said soldered edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The glass structure of claim 1, wherein said particles are copper.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
66 words
The glass structure of claim 1, further comprising a frame for said glass structure, said frame and said structure being connected by a joint comprising: a layer of adhesive bonded to each perimeter edge of glass and said frame structure; a coating of solderable metallic particles bonded to each said adhesive layer; and, a bead of solder bonded to each said coating of solderable metallic particles.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The glass structure of claim 7, wherein said frame is wood.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The glass structure of claim 7, wherein said frame is metal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The glass structure of claim 1, wherein said pieces of glass are stained glass.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
86 words
A window assembly, comprising: at least one window pane; a frame structure surrounding the at least one window pane; and, the at least one window pane and the frame being joined to one another by joints comprising: a layer of adhesive bonded to each edge of the at least one window pane and to corresponding portions of the frame; a coating of solderable metallic particles bonded to each of the adhesive layers; and, a bead of solder bonded to each of the coatings of metallic particles.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
86 words
A window assembly, comprising: at least one window pane; a frame structure surrounding the at least one window pane; and, the at least one window pane and the frame being joined to one another by joints comprising: a layer of adhesive bonded to each edge of the at least one window pane and to corresponding portions of the frame; a coating of solderable metallic particles bonded to each of the adhesive layers; and, a bead of solder bonded to each of the coatings of metallic particles.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
The window assembly of claim 11, comprising a plurality of window panes, each surrounded by, and joined to portions of the frame structure.
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