US3266912A
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Method and composition for decorating glass-ceramics
Assignee: Engelhard Industries Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-29
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1981-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter J Murphy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:32
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03F; H03F5/00; C; C03; C03C; C03C17/00; C03C17/06; C03C17/10; G; G03; G03B; G03B17/00; G03B17/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A PRECIOUS METAL-DECORATED GLASS-CERAMIC ARTICLE COMPRISING APPLYING TO AN UNCERAMED CERAMABLE GLASS ARTICLE DESTINED TO BE CERAMED A PRECIOUS METAL DECORATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ORGANIC PRECIOUS METAL COMPOUND, A DLUXING AGENT FOR THE PERCIOUS METAL, AND AN ORGANIC VEHICLE FOR THE PRECIOUS METAL COMPOUND AND FLUXING AGENT, THE DECORATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING ABOUT 0.25-10 MOLES OF FLUXING ELEMENTS PER MOLE OF PRECIOUS METAL, HEATING THE RESULTING ARTICLE TO A CERAMING TEMPERATURE NOT IN EXCESS OF 1350* C., AND MAINTAINING THE ARTICLE AT THE CERAMING TEMPERATURE FOR A TIME SUFFICIENT TO CERAM THE ARTICLE THEREBY OBTAINING A GLASS-CERAMIC ARTICLE HAVING A PRECIOUS METAL FILM DEPOSITED THEREON.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
108 words
A METHOD OF PRODUCING A PRECIOUS METAL-DECORATED GLASS-CERAMIC ARTICLE COMPRISING APPLYING TO AN UNCERAMED CERAMABLE GLASS ARTICLE DESTINED TO BE CERAMED A PRECIOUS METAL DECORATING COMPOSITION COMPRISING AN ORGANIC PRECIOUS METAL COMPOUND, A DLUXING AGENT FOR THE PERCIOUS METAL, AND AN ORGANIC VEHICLE FOR THE PRECIOUS METAL COMPOUND AND FLUXING AGENT, THE DECORATING COMPOSITION CONTAINING ABOUT 0.25-10 MOLES OF FLUXING ELEMENTS PER MOLE OF PRECIOUS METAL, HEATING THE RESULTING ARTICLE TO A CERAMING TEMPERATURE NOT IN EXCESS OF 1350* C., AND MAINTAINING THE ARTICLE AT THE CERAMING TEMPERATURE FOR A TIME SUFFICIENT TO CERAM THE ARTICLE THEREBY OBTAINING A GLASS-CERAMIC ARTICLE HAVING A PRECIOUS METAL FILM DEPOSITED THEREON.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |