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Process for producing a desired breaking point on a glass body

US6055829A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 1998
Grant dateMay 2, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 7, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC03B33/0955
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A process is described for producing a desired breaking point for breaking the glass wall of a glass body, in particular a break-open ampule or a tube, or for separating parts out of a pane of glass by generating microcracks in the breaking zone, in which process the microcracks are generated in the interior of the glass wall or the pane of glass.

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