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Process for reinforcing glass objects

US5804317A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 23, 1995
Grant dateSep 8, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/315
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a process for reinforcing a glass object by precompressing the surface of the object, acid etching said surface to a depth equal to or less than the compressed depth of the glass, and finally protecting the etched surface.

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