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Glass support member

US7165362B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 8, 2003
Grant dateJan 23, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04F2011/0216
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A monolithic glass member for supporting loads is disclosed. The glass member includes a plurality of glass sheets that are laminated together with one or more bonding layers. One of the glass sheets has a cut out at an edge thereof to receive a connector. The connector provides a means for connecting and supporting the glass member relative to other structures.

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