Cold formed glass applique
US10549704B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/315
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed herein are applique assemblies (200) comprising a substrate (210) comprising a first non-planar surface (220) defining a recess and a glass sheet (230) having a thickness of less than about 3 mm, wherein the glass sheet is configured to fit within the recess, and further wherein the glass sheet is cold formed to conform to the first non-planar surface. The applique assembly may include a chemically strengthened or non-chemically strengthened glass sheet having a thickness ranging from about 0.1 mm to about 2 mm. The applique assembly may be used to cover structural elements on the exterior of a vehicle.
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