Sheet of glass with roughed band and groove pattern to provide decorative visual effect
US5843546A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Dec 1, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/315
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A decorative glass sheet and a method and apparatus for forming the same. The decorative glass sheet includes a glass panel having opposed surfaces with at least one decorative band formed in at least one of the surfaces. The decorative band includes a roughed band which provides a frosted appearance. A remaining portion of the surface is not covered by the decorative band. The decorative band contrasts with the remaining portion of the surface to provide a unique visual effect including the simulation of a muntin on the glass panel. In preferred embodiments, one or more straight walled grooves are formed in the surface parallel to and immediately adjacent the roughed band.
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