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Surface-decorated utensil with noble metal usable in electric range

US5972483A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1996
Grant dateOct 26, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24926
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Surface-decorated utensil includes a ceramic ware and a plurality of decorative laminar elements of noble metal on its surface. As an alternative, the spacing between neighboring laminar elements is not less than 0.2 mm and the maximum length of each laminar element is not more than 8.5 mm. As another alternative, the spacing between neighboring laminar elements is not less than 10 mm and the maximum length of each laminar element is not more than 12 mm. In addition, the laminar elements are coated with a frit layer. The surface-decorated utensil is not damaged when used in an electronic range, while it is superior in chemical durability and coloration.

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