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Watch cover glass and process for the manufacture of such a glass

US4849299A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 11, 1987
Grant dateJul 18, 1989
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Expiry dateDec 11, 2007

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC30B33/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Sapphire watch cover glass or crystal. The glass or crystal (18) comprises on a part of its upper face, a superficial layer (28) having an amorphous structure. This layer (28) makes it possible to increase the hardness of the glass or crystal in its exposed parts while reducing the risk of breakage of said glass or crystal.

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