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Forehearth frits, pearls and/or concentrates for fluorescence

US11225432B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 2, 2016
Grant dateJan 18, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 24, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03C2205/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates to the field of forehearth frits, pearls, and/or concentrates for use in glass compositions. In particular, the present invention provides a system of forehearth frits, pearls, and/or concentrates that is capable of parting a fluorescent effect to a glass composition by adding a fluorescent glass fit, pearl or concentrate in the forehearth of a glass furnace, to form fluorescent glass and a method of using the fluorescent system of forehearth frits, pearls, and/or concentrates.

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