US5858046A
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Method of making an internally channeled glass article
Assignee: Corning Inc
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Filing: 1996-04-29
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Granted: 1999-01-12
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Expires: 2016-04-29
Abstract
Abstract The present invention is directed to a method for forming glass articles containing internal enclosed channels. The method comprises the following steps: (a) delivering and depositing a first or channel-forming ribbon of molten glass to a surface of a mold assembly having a mold cavity possessing at least one channel-forming groove formed therewithin and a peripheral surface, wherein the channel-forming ribbon overlies the mold cavity and the peripheral surface of the mold assembly; (b) allowing the channel-forming ribbon of molten glass to substantially conform to the contour of the mold cavity resulting in the formation of at least one channel in the ribbon of the molten glass; (c) delivering and depositing a second or sealing ribbon of molten glass to the outer surface of the channel-forming ribbon of molten glass wherein the viscosity of the sealing ribbon is such that the sealing ribbon (i) bridges but does not sag into complete contact with the surfaces of at least one channel of the channel-forming ribbon and (ii) forms a hermetic seal wherever the sealing ribbon contacts the channel-forming ribbon to form a glass article possessing at least one enclosed channel; and, (d) removing the glass article from the mold.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen R. Allen
- 👤 James G. Anderson
- 👤 Albert M. Gossie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:54
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B23/00; C03B23/04; H; H01; H01J; H01J61/00; H01J61/02; H01J61/30; H01J61/305; H01J61/307; C03B13/00; C03B13/01; C03B13/14; C03B17/00; C03B17/02; C03B17/06; C03B23/20; C03B23/24; C03B23/245; C03B9/00; C03B9/12; H01J61/12; H01J61/302; H01J9/00; H01J9/24; H01J9/245; H01J9/247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
207 words
A method for forming internally channeled light emitting display device envelope comprising the steps of (a) delivering and depositing a first or channel-forming ribbon of molten glass to a surface of a mold assembly having a mold cavity possessing at least two channel forming grooves adjacent to each other and connected to each other by a plurality of passages formed therewithin and a peripheral surface, wherein the channel-forming ribbon overlies the mold cavity and the peripheral surface of the mold assembly; (b) causing the channel-forming ribbon of molten glass to substantially conform to the contour of the mold cavity resulting in the formation of at least two channels in the ribbon of the molten glass; (c) delivering and depositing a second or sealing ribbon of molten glass to the outer surface of the channel-forming ribbon of molten glass wherein the viscosity of the sealing ribbon is such that the sealing ribbon (i) bridges but does not sag into complete contact with the surface of the at least two channels of the channel-forming ribbon and (ii) forms a hermetic seal wherever the sealing ribbon contacts the channel-forming ribbon to form a glass article with at least two enclosed channels; and, (d) removing the glass article from the mold.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
207 words
A method for forming internally channeled light emitting display device envelope comprising the steps of (a) delivering and depositing a first or channel-forming ribbon of molten glass to a surface of a mold assembly having a mold cavity possessing at least two channel forming grooves adjacent to each other and connected to each other by a plurality of passages formed therewithin and a peripheral surface, wherein the channel-forming ribbon overlies the mold cavity and the peripheral surface of the mold assembly; (b) causing the channel-forming ribbon of molten glass to substantially conform to the contour of the mold cavity resulting in the formation of at least two channels in the ribbon of the molten glass; (c) delivering and depositing a second or sealing ribbon of molten glass to the outer surface of the channel-forming ribbon of molten glass wherein the viscosity of the sealing ribbon is such that the sealing ribbon (i) bridges but does not sag into complete contact with the surface of the at least two channels of the channel-forming ribbon and (ii) forms a hermetic seal wherever the sealing ribbon contacts the channel-forming ribbon to form a glass article with at least two enclosed channels; and, (d) removing the glass article from the mold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1 including the additional step of applying a vacuum to the under surface of the channel forming ribbon of molten glass thereby causing the channel forming ribbon to substantially conform to the contour of the mold cavity channel forming groove.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the mold cavity further possesses a series of deep draw cavities into which the molten glass is drawn.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the deep draw cavity is in communication with an air line and at least a partial vacuum condition is maintained during deposition of the channel forming ribbon resulting in the glass in the cavity remaining open to the air line.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 4 wherein after deposition of the sealing ribbon, air is blown into and through the air line and into contact with the molten glass.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 5 including the further step of pressing the sealing ribbon into position, whereby the sealing ribbon bridges but is not pressed into complete contact with the surface of the channel while the air is blown through the line.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the viscosity of the channel-forming ribbon of molten glass ranges between 2000-5000 poise.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein the viscosity of the sealing ribbon of molten glass ranges between 2000-5000 poise.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method as claimed in claim 1 wherein, subsequent to the application of the channel-forming ribbon but prior to the application of the sealing ribbon, an intermediate ribbon of molten class is delivered and deposited onto the channel forming glass ribbon.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method as claimed in claim 9 wherein the viscosity of the intermediate ribbon of molten glass ranges between 2000-5000 poise.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-01-11 | 2002-07-13 | 2003-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-01-11 | 2006-07-13 | 2007-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-01-11 | 2010-07-13 | 2011-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |