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Apparatus and method for severing a glass sheet

US10239778B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 26, 2014
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B33/09
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for severing a glass sheet includes preferentially heating a region of the glass sheet to form a softened region. A slit is formed in the softened region of the glass sheet to form a slit region. The slit extends at least partially into a thickness of the glass sheet. Heat is preferentially applied to the slit region of the glass sheet.

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