Appliance fascia and mounting therefore
US9339993B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 13, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 13, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/266
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A thin lightweight glass fascia for appliances. The fascia may be a seamless shaped glass fascia for an appliance, such as a glass fascia that wraps around at least two opposing edges of an appliance. The glass fascia may seamlessly incorporate a display or control panel under the fascia. A mounting arrangement that facilitates quick fascia removal and replacement may be provided. The fascia may be a chemically-strengthened glass sheet having a thickness of less than 2.0 mm, and a near-surface region under a compressive stress, wherein the compressive stress (CS) at a surface of the first glass sheet is greater than 300 MPa and extends to a depth of layer of at least 20 micrometers.
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