Methods of making a honeycomb structure

US8782921B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• CORNING INCORPORATED · US

Inventors

• Jesus Humberto Armenta-Pitsakis · Corning, US
• Valerie Jean Clark · Hornell, US
• James Anthony Feldman · Corning, US
• Jacob George · Horseheads, US
• Amit Halder · Corning, US
• Brett Alan Terwilliger · Corning, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Jun 28, 2012
• Grant date: Jul 22, 2014
• Expiry date: Mar 30, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F26B2210/02
• WIPO field: Chemical engineering
• WIPO sector: Chemistry

Abstract

A method of making a honeycomb structure comprises the step of providing a honeycomb body including a first end face and a second end face, wherein the honeycomb body includes a ceramic and/or a ceramic-forming material. The method further includes the step of providing a first non-metallic extension and a second non-metallic extension along a longitudinal axis of the honeycomb body. The first non-metallic extension is positioned with respect to the first end face and the second non-metallic extension is positioned with respect to the second end face. The method further includes the step of exposing the honeycomb body and the non-metallic extensions to microwaves to dry the honeycomb body.