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Lamination process and apparatus
Assignee: Deltaglass SA
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Filing: 1982-12-06
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Granted: 1984-09-11
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Expires: 2002-12-06
Abstract
Abstract Processes for the lamination of sheets of material including sheets of glass, with and without a substrate or interlayer and apparatus suitable for use in carrying out such processes.
Inventors
- 👤 Dexter McMaster
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:41
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B7/00; B32B7/04; B32B7/12; B32B17/00; B32B17/06; B32B17/10; B32B17/10005; B32B17/10165; B32B17/10293; B32B17/1055; B32B17/10706; B32B17/10807; B32B17/10816; B32B17/10825; B32B17/10862; B32B17/10899; B32B17/10926; B32B37/00; B32B37/12; B32B38/00; B32B2038/0052; B32B2038/0076; B32B2310/00; B32B2310/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/108
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 191
Claim 1
Independent Claim
262 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which sheets being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and preferably along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the sheets, proximate to and parallel to, the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure remote the side edge across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure, moving the plane of pressure relative to the sheets away from the side edge or moving the sheets relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure is always spaced from the plane of pressure until the sheets have passed through or been passed through the plane of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
262 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which sheets being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and preferably along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the sheets, proximate to and parallel to, the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure remote the side edge across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure, moving the plane of pressure relative to the sheets away from the side edge or moving the sheets relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure is always spaced from the plane of pressure until the sheets have passed through or been passed through the plane of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 1, wherein the two sheets of material comprise glass and/or plastics material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 1, wherein the two sheets of material comprises two sheets of glass.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the process of claim 1, wherein the two sheets of material comprises one glass sheet of material and the other a transparent substrate or interlayer plastics material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the process of claim 4, wherein the plastics material comprises PVC, PVB or polyurethane material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 1, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 2, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 3, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 4, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 5, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
In the process of claim 6,7, or 8 wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
52 words
In the process of claim 9 or 10, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along a least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the process of claim 1,2 or 3, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the process of claim 4 or 5, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
244 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the sheets, proximate to, and parallel to, the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the sheets relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure is always spaced from the plane of pressure until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
244 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the sheets, proximate to, and parallel to, the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the sheets relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure is always spaced from the plane of pressure until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 15, wherein the two sheets of material comprise glass and/or plastics material.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 15, wherein the two sheets of material comprises two sheets of glass.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the process of claim 15, wherein the two sheets of material comprises one glass sheet of material and the other a transparent substrate or interlayer plastics material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the process of claim 18, wherein the plastics material comprises PVC, PVB or polyurethane material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 15, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 16, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 17, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprise a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 18, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 19, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 20, 21 or 22, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
52 words
In the process of claim 23 or 24, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along a least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
71 words
In the process of claim 15, 16 or 17, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the process of claim 18 or 19, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
266 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of one sheet of glass at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet of glass to the adhesive covered sheet of glass; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets of glass in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the sheets of glass, proximate to, and parallel to, the side edge, to squeeze adhesive, towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets of glass between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheet of glass, between the sheets of glass, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the sheets of glass relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure is always spaced from the plane of pressure until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
266 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of one sheet of glass at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet of glass to the adhesive covered sheet of glass; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets of glass in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the sheets of glass, proximate to, and parallel to, the side edge, to squeeze adhesive, towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets of glass between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheet of glass, between the sheets of glass, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the sheets of glass relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure is always spaced from the plane of pressure until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 29, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the process of claim 30, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
68 words
In the process of claim 29, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
338 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass, a substrate or interlayer and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheets, across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition; (c) applying pressure against the outer surface of each of the substrate and glass sheet in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the substrate and sheet of glass proximate to, and parallel to, the side edge proximate which the adhesive was applied, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling the gap between the substrate and sheet of glass between the position of the initial application of pressure to the substrate and glass sheet, and side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application, remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheet of glass and substrate, between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the combination of the substrate and glass sheet relative to the plane of pressure in a direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure is applied, ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is always spaced from the plane until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of the pressure application, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
338 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass, a substrate or interlayer and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheets, across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition; (c) applying pressure against the outer surface of each of the substrate and glass sheet in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the substrate and sheet of glass proximate to, and parallel to, the side edge proximate which the adhesive was applied, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling the gap between the substrate and sheet of glass between the position of the initial application of pressure to the substrate and glass sheet, and side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application, remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheet of glass and substrate, between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the combination of the substrate and glass sheet relative to the plane of pressure in a direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure is applied, ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is always spaced from the plane until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of the pressure application, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
54 words
In the process of claim 33, wherein the distribution of the adhesive on the substrate is in the form of at least a ribbon of liquid adhesive extending across the sheet and a plurality of ribbons extending substantially normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 33, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed in the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the process of claim 35, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 33, 34 or 35, wherein the substrate comprises clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the process of claim 36, wherein the substrate comprises clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
404 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass of predetermined length and width, a substrate or interlayer of predetermined length and width greater than the length and width of the glass sheets and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheet across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition with the edges of the substrate extending beyond the side edges of the glass sheet; (c) applying pressure against the outer surfaces of each of the substrate and glass sheet in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the substrate and glass sheet towards the adhesive composition, proximate to and parallel to, the side edge of the substrate where the liquid adhesive composition has been applied to squeeze adhesive composition towards the side edge filling the gap between the glass sheet and substrate proximate the side edge and expressing liquid adhesive composition from between the substrate and glass sheet onto the substrate extending beyond the glass sheet, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge, to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheets of glass and substrate between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane normal to the plane of the glass sheet and substrate, moving the combination of the glass sheet and substrate relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure was applied ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is always spaced from the plane of pressure application until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of pressure application, eliminate air bubbles and express adhesive onto the substrate; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
404 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass of predetermined length and width, a substrate or interlayer of predetermined length and width greater than the length and width of the glass sheets and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheet across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition with the edges of the substrate extending beyond the side edges of the glass sheet; (c) applying pressure against the outer surfaces of each of the substrate and glass sheet in at least a plane substantially normal to the planes of the substrate and glass sheet towards the adhesive composition, proximate to and parallel to, the side edge of the substrate where the liquid adhesive composition has been applied to squeeze adhesive composition towards the side edge filling the gap between the glass sheet and substrate proximate the side edge and expressing liquid adhesive composition from between the substrate and glass sheet onto the substrate extending beyond the glass sheet, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge, to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheets of glass and substrate between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane normal to the plane of the glass sheet and substrate, moving the combination of the glass sheet and substrate relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure was applied ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is always spaced from the plane of pressure application until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of pressure application, eliminate air bubbles and express adhesive onto the substrate; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
54 words
In the process of claim 39, wherein the distribution of the adhesive on the substrate is in the form of at least a ribbon of liquid adhesive extending across the sheet and a plurality of ribbons extending substantially normal to the ribbons extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 39, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the process of claim 41, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 39, 40 or 41, wherein the substrate comprises clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the process of claim 42, wherein the substrate comprises, clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 33, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 34, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 35, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 36, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 39, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 40, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 41, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 42, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
56 words
In the process of claim 45, 46 or 47, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive applied with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 48, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 49, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 50, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 51, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 52 wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the process of claim 49 or 50, wherein after the second irradiation with both glass sheets now secured to the oversized substrate, the substrate is trimmed and finished.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the process of claim 51 or 52, wherein after the second irradiation with both glass sheets now secured to the oversized substrate, the substrate is trimmed and finished.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
39 words
In the process of claim 33, 34 or 35, wherein the pressure may be applied by spaced rollers applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 36, 39 or 40, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 41, 42 or 45, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 46, 47 or 48, wherein the pressure may be applied by spaced rollers to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 49, 50 or 51, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 52, 54 or 55, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
288 words
A process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass, a substrate or interlayer and a radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer comprises the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one of the surfaces of each of two sheets of glass proximate a side edge of each, applying substrate or interlayer material on one of the sheets of glass and sandwiching the substrate between the sheets of glass with the side edges proximate which the adhesive was applied, aligned with one another; (b) applying pressure against the surfaces of the glass sheets remote the interlayer substantially normal to the planes of the glass sheets, proximate to, and parallel to, the side edges proximate which the adhesive was applied, to force adhesive, towards the side edge filling the gap between the substrate and glass sheets between the position of the initial application of pressure and side edges and, to the side of the position of the pressure application remote the side edges to form continuous films of adhesive on the side of the position of pressure application remote the side edges and extending across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply the pressure at the position, moving the combination of the substrate and glass sheets through the position of pressure application ensuring that the edge of each of the films remote the position of pressure application is always spaced from the position of pressure application until the sheets have entirely passed the position of pressure application to uniformly spread the adhesive between the substrate and sheets of glass and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
288 words
A process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass, a substrate or interlayer and a radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer comprises the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one of the surfaces of each of two sheets of glass proximate a side edge of each, applying substrate or interlayer material on one of the sheets of glass and sandwiching the substrate between the sheets of glass with the side edges proximate which the adhesive was applied, aligned with one another; (b) applying pressure against the surfaces of the glass sheets remote the interlayer substantially normal to the planes of the glass sheets, proximate to, and parallel to, the side edges proximate which the adhesive was applied, to force adhesive, towards the side edge filling the gap between the substrate and glass sheets between the position of the initial application of pressure and side edges and, to the side of the position of the pressure application remote the side edges to form continuous films of adhesive on the side of the position of pressure application remote the side edges and extending across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply the pressure at the position, moving the combination of the substrate and glass sheets through the position of pressure application ensuring that the edge of each of the films remote the position of pressure application is always spaced from the position of pressure application until the sheets have entirely passed the position of pressure application to uniformly spread the adhesive between the substrate and sheets of glass and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
84 words
In the process of claim 67, wherein the glass sheets are placed side by side in a horizontal plane with each sheet having an inner edge closer the other sheet, and an outer edge, the liquid adhesive is applied to the top surface of each sheet proximate the outer side edge, the substrate is applied to one of the sheets of glass, and the glass sheets are pivoted about their inner edges in a vertical direction for sandwiching the substrate between the glass sheets.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
24 words
In the process of claim 68, wherein the combination is fed vertically through a series of pressure rollers oriented with their axes extending horizontally.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
26 words
In the process of claim 68, wherein the combination is fed horizontally through a series of pressure rollers with their axes oriented in the vertical direction.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
54 words
In the process of claim 67, wherein the distribution of the adhesive on the substrate is in the form of at least a ribbon of liquid adhesive extending across the sheet and a plurality of ribbons extending substantially normal to the ribbons extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
54 words
In the process of claim 70, wherein the distribution of the adhesive on the substrate is in the form of at least a ribbon of liquid adhesive extending across the sheet and a plurality of ribbons extending substantially normal to the ribbons extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the process of claim 67, wherein liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the process of claim 68, wherein liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the process of claim 69, wherein liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
45 words
In the process of claim 70, wherein liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claims 73, 74 or 75, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the process of claim 76, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 4, 5 or 6 wherein the radiation curable adhesive is photopolymerisable.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 7, 8, or 9, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 10, 15 or 16 wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 17, 18 or 19, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 20, 21, or 22, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 23, 24 or 29, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 30, 31 or 32, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 33, 34 or 35, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 36, 38 or 39, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 40, 41 or 42, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 44, 45 or 46, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 47, 48 or 49, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 50, 51 or 52, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 54, 55 or 56, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 57, 58 or 67, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 68, 69 or 70, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 71, 72 or 73 wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 74, 75 or 76, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
13 words
The process of claim 78 wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
289 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which sheets being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and preferably along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to, and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the zone of pressure application on the side of the zone of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the zone of pressure remote the side edge across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure, moving the zone of pressure relative to the sheets away from the side edge or moving the sheets relative to the zone of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the zone of pressure is always spaced from the zone of pressure until the sheets have passed through or been passed through the zone of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
289 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which sheets being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and preferably along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to, and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the zone of pressure application on the side of the zone of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the zone of pressure remote the side edge across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure, moving the zone of pressure relative to the sheets away from the side edge or moving the sheets relative to the zone of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the zone of pressure is always spaced from the zone of pressure until the sheets have passed through or been passed through the zone of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 99, wherein the two sheets of material comprise glass and/or plastics material.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 99, wherein the two sheets of material comprises two sheets of glass.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the process of claim 99, wherein the two sheets of material comprises one glass sheet of material and the other a transparent substrate or interlayer plastics material.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the process of claim 102, wherein the plastics material comprises PVC, PVB or polyurethane material.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 99, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 100, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 101, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 102, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 103, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
55 words
In the process of claim 99, 100 or 101, or 8 wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
54 words
In the process of claim 102 or 103, or 10, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along a least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
73 words
In the process of claim 99, 100 or 101, or 3, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the process of claim 102 or 103, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
271 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to, and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the zone of pressure application on the side of the zone of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the zone of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the zone, moving the sheets relative to the zone of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the zone of pressure is always spaced from the zone of pressure until the sheets have passed through the zone of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
271 words
In a process for the joining of two sheets of material together, one of which being transparent, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing liquid radiation curable adhesive composition on one surface of one of the sheets at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet to the adhesive covered sheet; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to, and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the zone of pressure application on the side of the zone of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the zone of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheets between the sheets, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the zone, moving the sheets relative to the zone of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the zone of pressure is always spaced from the zone of pressure until the sheets have passed through the zone of pressure, to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 113, wherein the two sheets of material comprise glass and/or plastics material.
Claim 123
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 113, wherein the two sheets of material comprises two sheets of glass.
Claim 124
Dependent Claim
28 words
In the process of claim 113, wherein the two sheets of material comprises one glass sheet of material and the other a transparent substrate or interlayer plastics material.
Claim 125
Dependent Claim
16 words
In the process of claim 116, wherein the plastics material comprises PVC, PVB or polyurethane material.
Claim 126
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 113, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 127
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 114, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 128
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 115, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 129
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 116, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 130
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 117, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 131
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 113, 114 or 115, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 132
Dependent Claim
52 words
In the process of claim 116 or 117, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along a least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 133
Dependent Claim
71 words
In the process of claim 113, 114, or 115, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 134
Dependent Claim
70 words
In the process of claim 116 or 117, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 135
Dependent Claim
289 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of one sheet of glass at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet of glass to the adhesive covered sheet of glass; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive, towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets of glass between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the zone of pressure application on the side of the zone of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the zone of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheet of glass, between the sheets of glass, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the zone, moving the sheets of glass relative to the zone of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the zone of pressure is always spaced from the zone of pressure until the sheets have passed through the zone of pressure to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 136
Dependent Claim
289 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of one sheet of glass at least proximate one side edge across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying the other sheet of glass to the adhesive covered sheet of glass; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive, towards the side edge filling any gap between the sheets of glass between the position of initial pressure application and the side edge, and away from the zone of pressure application on the side of the zone of pressure application remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the zone of pressure remote the side edge, across the sheet of glass, between the sheets of glass, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the zone, moving the sheets of glass relative to the zone of pressure in the direction towards the side edge ensuring that the edge of the film remote the zone of pressure is always spaced from the zone of pressure until the sheets have passed through the zone of pressure to uniformly spread the adhesive between the sheets and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 137
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 127, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 138
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the process of claim 128, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 139
Dependent Claim
68 words
In the process of claim 127, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a ribbon of adhesive extending across the sheet proximate the side edge and a plurality of ribbons extending normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge at least for a portion of the length of the sheet of glass.
Claim 140
Dependent Claim
348 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass, a substrate or interlayer and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheets, across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling the gap between the substrate and sheet of glass between the position of the initial application of pressure to the substrate and glass sheet, and side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application, remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheet of glass and substrate, between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the combination of the substrate and glass sheet relative to the plane of pressure in a direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure is applied, ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is alway spaced from the plane until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of the pressure application, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 141
Dependent Claim
348 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass, a substrate or interlayer and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheets, across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet; (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition; (c) applying pressure against each of the sheets in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the sheets, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the sheets over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to and proximate the side edge, to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling the gap between the substrate and sheet of glass between the position of the initial application of pressure to the substrate and glass sheet, and side edge, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application, remote the side edge to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheet of glass and substrate, between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane, moving the combination of the substrate and glass sheet relative to the plane of pressure in a direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure is applied, ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is alway spaced from the plane until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of the pressure application, and eliminate air bubbles; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 142
Dependent Claim
54 words
In the process of claim 131, wherein the distribution of the adhesive on the substrate is in the form of at least a ribbon of liquid adhesive extending across the sheet and a plurality of ribbons extending substantially normal to the ribbon extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge.
Claim 143
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 131, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 144
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the process of claim 133, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 145
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 131, 132 or 133, wherein the substrate comprises clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 146
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the process of claim 134, wherein the substrate comprises clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 147
Dependent Claim
434 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass of predetermined length and width, a substrate or interlayer of predetermined length and width greater than the length and width of the glass sheets and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheet across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet. (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition with the edges of the substrate extending beyond the side edges of the glass sheet; (c) applying pressure against the outer surfaces of each of the substrate and glass sheet in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the substrate and glass sheet towards the adhesive composition, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the substrate and glass sheet over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to, and proximate to the side edges of the substrate where the liquid adhesive composition has been applied to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling the gap between the glass sheet and substrate proximate the side edge and expressing liquid adhesive composition from between the substrate and glass sheet onto the substrate extending beyond the glass sheet, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge, to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheets of glass and substrate between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane normal to the plane of the glass sheet and substrate, moving the combination of the glass sheet and substrate relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure was applied ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is always spaced from the plane of pressure application until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of pressure application, eliminate air bubbles and express adhesive onto the substrate; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 148
Dependent Claim
434 words
In a process for the manufacture of laminated glass comprising sheets of glass of predetermined length and width, a substrate or interlayer of predetermined length and width greater than the length and width of the glass sheets and a liquid radiation curable adhesive composition for bonding the glass sheets to the substrate or interlayer, the process comprising the steps of: (a) distributing the liquid adhesive composition on one surface of the substrate or interlayer at least proximate one side edge of the sheet across the sheet and along a portion of the length of the sheet. (b) applying a sheet of glass to the surface of the substrate or interlayer carrying the adhesive composition with the edges of the substrate extending beyond the side edges of the glass sheet; (c) applying pressure against the outer surfaces of each of the substrate and glass sheet in at least a plane of pressure normal to the planes of the substrate and glass sheet towards the adhesive composition, the plane of pressure being incorporated in an application of pressure directed generally normal to the plane of the substrate and glass sheet over a narrow elongate zone extending generally parallel to, and proximate to the side edges of the substrate where the liquid adhesive composition has been applied to squeeze adhesive towards the side edge filling the gap between the glass sheet and substrate proximate the side edge and expressing liquid adhesive composition from between the substrate and glass sheet onto the substrate extending beyond the glass sheet, and away from the plane of pressure application on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge, to form a continuous film of adhesive on the side of the plane of pressure application remote the side edge across the sheets of glass and substrate between the sheets of glass and substrate, and thereafter, while continuing to apply pressure in the plane normal to the plane of the glass sheet and substrate, moving the combination of the glass sheet and substrate relative to the plane of pressure in the direction towards the side edge through the plane in which the pressure was applied ensuring that the edge of the film remote the plane of pressure application is always spaced from the plane of pressure application until the sheets have passed through the plane of pressure application to uniformly spread adhesive between the substrate and sheet of glass as the combination is moved through the plane of pressure application, eliminate air bubbles and express adhesive onto the substrate; and (d) thereafter, curing the liquid adhesive composition by irradiation.
Claim 149
Dependent Claim
54 words
In the process of claim 137, wherein the distribution of the adhesive on the substrate is in the form of at least a ribbon of liquid adhesive extending across the sheet and a plurality of ribbons extending substantially normal to the ribbons extending across the sheet in a direction away from the side edge.
Claim 150
Dependent Claim
46 words
In the process of claim 137, wherein the liquid adhesive composition distributed on the surface of one of the sheets comprises a plurality of ribbons of liquid adhesive spaced across the sheet, each ribbon extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet.
Claim 151
Dependent Claim
50 words
In the process of claim 139, wherein each ribbon of adhesive extending along at least a portion of the length of the sheet has a greater amount of adhesive per unit length of ribbon in the form of a puddle proximate the end of the ribbon nearest the side edge.
Claim 152
Dependent Claim
17 words
In the process of claim 137, 138 or 139, wherein the substrate comprises clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 153
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the process of claim 140, wherein the substrate comprises, clear, transparent PVC material.
Claim 154
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 131, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 155
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the pocess of claim 132, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 156
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 133, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 157
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 134, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 158
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 137, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 159
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 138, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 160
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 139, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 161
Dependent Claim
37 words
In the process of claim 140, wherein the substrate and glass sheet are disposed in a horizontal plane, the substrate is carried on a carrier and the glass sheet is placed on the top of the substrate.
Claim 162
Dependent Claim
56 words
In the process of claim 143, 144, or 145, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive applied with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 163
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 146, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 164
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 147, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 165
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 148, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 166
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 149, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 167
Dependent Claim
53 words
In the process of claim 150, wherein after the irradiation of the adhesive film between the glass sheet and substrate, the combination is turned over and the process steps repeated with the application of a second sheet of glass on top of the substrate carrying adhesive aligned with the bottom sheet of glass.
Claim 168
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the process of claim 147 or 148, wherein after the second irradiation with both glass sheets now secured to the oversized substrate, the substrate is trimmed and finished.
Claim 169
Dependent Claim
29 words
In the process of claim 149 or 150, wherein after the second irradiation with both glass sheets now secured to the oversized substrate, the substrate is trimmed and finished.
Claim 170
Dependent Claim
39 words
In the process of claim 131, 132, or 133, wherein the pressure may be applied by spaced rollers applied, to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass.
Claim 171
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 134, 137, or 138, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 172
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 139, 140 or 143, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 173
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 144, 145, or 146, wherein the pressure may be applied by spaced rollers to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass.
Claim 174
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 147, 148 or 149, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 175
Dependent Claim
38 words
In the process of claim 150, 152 or 153, wherein the pressure may be applied to the surface of the glass remote from the substrate and the surface of the substrate remote from the glass, by spaced rollers.
Claim 176
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 99, 100 or 101, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 177
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 102, 103 or 104, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 178
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 105, 106, or 107 wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 179
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 108, 113 or 114, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 180
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 115, 116 or 117, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 181
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 118, 119, or 120, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 182
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 121, 122, or 127, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 183
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 128, 129 or 130, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 184
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claims 131, 132, or 133, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 185
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 134, 135 or 136, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 186
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 137, 138, or 139, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 187
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 140, 141 or 142, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 188
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 143, 144, or 145 wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 189
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 146, 147 or 148, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 190
Dependent Claim
16 words
The process of claim 152, 153, or 154, wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
Claim 191
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 155 or 156 wherein the radiation curable adhesive composition is photopolymerisable.
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