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Method for low temperature precompaction of glass

US5597395A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1995
Grant dateJan 28, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133302
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for precompacting glass sheets for use in flat panel displays, particularly those which utilize polycrystalline silicon. The glass is exposed to a temperature and pressure and for a period of time sufficient to precompact the glass sheet an amount necessary to make the glass sheet suitable for use in a flat panel display which uses polysilicon.

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