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Flexible edge seal for vacuum insulating glazing units

US8329267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 2010
Grant dateDec 11, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/2922
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A flexible edge seal is provided for a vacuum insulating glazing unit having a first glass pane and a second glass pane spaced-apart from the first. The edge seal comprises a seal member formed of a hermetically bondable material and having a first end, a second end and a center section disposed therebetween. The first end is hermetically bondable to a first glass pane. The second end is hermetically bondable to a second glass pane. The center section comprises a plurality of convolutes.

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