公开(公告)号：US20220332624A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-20

申请号：US17856410

申请日：2022-07-01

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Atul Kumar ,  Michael James McFarland ,  Yawei Sun

IPC: C03B23/023 ,  B32B17/10 ,  C03B23/03 ,  C03C27/06

Abstract: In some embodiments, a process comprises fixing a first portion of a flexible glass substrate into a first fixed shape with a first rigid support structure and attaching a first display to the first portion of the flexible glass substrate or to the first rigid support structure. After fixing the first portion and attaching the first display, and while maintaining the first fixed shape of the first portion of the flexible glass substrate and the attached first display, cold-forming a second portion of the flexible glass substrate to a second fixed shape and fixing the second portion of the flexible glass substrate into the second fixed shape with a second rigid support structure.

公开(公告)号：US10590021B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-17

申请号：US15521474

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： John Christopher Thomas ,  Larry Gene Smith ,  Michael Timothy Brennan

IPC: C03B23/03 ,  C03B23/023 ,  C03B23/025 ,  C03B29/08 ,  C03B23/033

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for bending thin glass sheets are described. The methods and apparatus described include positioning an auxiliary heater between a furnace and an entrance to glass bending station and/or positioning a downstream auxiliary heater between a glass bending station and a quench station. Also described are apparatus and methods for bending thin glass sheets by compensating for heat loss and maintaining the glass viscosity within a workable range for the bending or forming operation. Auxiliary heating elements can be placed in locations that would otherwise provide for excessive heat loss.

公开(公告)号：US20200016806A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16512657

申请日：2019-07-16

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Atul Kumar ,  Yawei Sun

IPC: B29C45/14 ,  B32B17/06

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system and methods for forming the same are disclosed. A glass substrate is bent to a curved shape within a mold cavity, and a liquid polymer material is delivered to the mold and is in contact with the curved glass substrate. The liquid polymer is solidified to form a polymer frame that engages the bent glass substrate, and the engagement between the frame and the glass substrate holds the glass substrate in the bent shape. The temperature of the glass substrate during the bending process and formation of the frame are maintained below the glass transition temperature of the glass substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20190329531A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-31

申请号：US16312797

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Corning Incorporated

Inventor： Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Yawei Sun

IPC: B32B17/10 ,  B29C45/14

Abstract: A process comprises cold-forming a flat glass substrate into a non-planar shape using a die. The cold-formed glass substrate is bonded to a non-planar rigid support structure at a plurality of non-planar points using the die. Bonding methods include injection molding the non-planar rigid support structure, and direct bonding. An article is also provided, comprising a cold-formed glass substrate having opposing major surfaces and a curved shape, the opposing major surfaces comprising a surface stress that differ from one another. The cold-formed glass substrate is attached to a rigid support structure having the curved shape. The cold-formed glass substrate includes an open region not in direct contact with the non-planar rigid support structure, and the open region has a curved shape maintained by the non-planar rigid support structure.

公开(公告)号：US10175802B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US15877724

申请日：2018-01-23

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Jordon Thomas Boggs ,  Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Atul Kumar ,  Arpita Mitra ,  William Michael Seiderman ,  Yawei Sun ,  Wendell Porter Weeks

IPC: B32B17/10 ,  G06F3/041 ,  B60K37/06 ,  C03B23/035 ,  G02F1/1333

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20170333938A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-23

申请号：US15601653

申请日：2017-05-22

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Brian Charles Cook ,  Sean Thomas Miller ,  Brian Christopher Sheehan ,  Christopher Lee Timmons

IPC: B05C11/02 ,  B05C13/02 ,  B05C13/00 ,  B65D23/02 ,  A61J1/14

Abstract: A coating carrier for use with a glass coating apparatus includes a coating base comprising a plurality of spindle connector receiving features. Each spindle connector receiving feature includes a cavity that is sized to movably receive a spindle connector of a glass body support assembly that is configured to support a glass container body.

公开(公告)号：US20230409136A1

公开(公告)日：2023-12-21

申请号：US18242257

申请日：2023-09-05

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Jordon Thomas Boggs ,  Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Atul Kumar ,  Arpita Mitra ,  William Michael Seiderman ,  Yawei Sun ,  Wendell Porter Weeks

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  B60K37/06 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  B32B17/10 ,  C03B23/035 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B17/06

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  B60K37/06 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10889 ,  C03B23/0357 ,  B32B1/00 ,  B32B17/06 ,  B60K2370/152 ,  B60K2370/1438 ,  B32B2457/20 ,  B32B2605/003

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US20230202149A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-29

申请号：US18117027

申请日：2023-03-03

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Yawei Sun

IPC: B32B17/10 ,  B29C45/14

CPC classification number: B32B17/10889 ,  B29C45/14065 ,  B29C45/1418 ,  B32B17/10568 ,  B32B17/10651 ,  B29C2045/14114

Abstract: A process comprises cold-forming a flat glass substrate into a non-planar shape using a die. The cold-formed glass substrate is bonded to a non-planar rigid support structure at a plurality of non-planar points using the die. Bonding methods include injection molding the non-planar rigid support structure, and direct bonding. An article is also provided, comprising a cold-formed glass substrate having opposing major surfaces and a curved shape, the opposing major surfaces comprising a surface stress that differ from one another. The cold-formed glass substrate is attached to a rigid support structure having the curved shape. The cold-formed glass substrate includes an open region not in direct contact with the non-planar rigid support structure, and the open region has a curved shape maintained by the non-planar rigid support structure.

公开(公告)号：US20230185394A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US18104521

申请日：2023-02-01

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Jordon Thomas Boggs ,  Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Atul Kumar ,  Arpita Mitra ,  William Michael Seiderman ,  Yawei Sun ,  Wendell Porter Weeks

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  B60K37/06 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  B32B17/10 ,  C03B23/035

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  B60K37/06 ,  G02F1/13338 ,  B32B17/10036 ,  B32B17/10889 ,  C03B23/0357 ,  B60K2370/152 ,  B60K2370/1438

Abstract: Embodiments of a vehicle interior system are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the system includes a base with a curved surface, and a display or touch panel disposed on the curved surface. The display includes a cold-bent glass substrate with a thickness of 1.5 mm or less and a first radius of curvature of 20 mm or greater, and a display module and/or touch panel attached to the glass substrate having a second radius of curvature that is within 10% of the first radius of curvature. Methods for forming such systems are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US11613106B2

公开(公告)日：2023-03-28

申请号：US17580085

申请日：2022-01-20

Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor： Michael Timothy Brennan ,  Yawei Sun

IPC: B32B17/10 ,  B29C45/14

Abstract: A process comprises cold-forming a flat glass substrate into a non-planar shape using a die. The cold-formed glass substrate is bonded to a non-planar rigid support structure at a plurality of non-planar points using the die. Bonding methods include injection molding the non-planar rigid support structure, and direct bonding. An article is also provided, comprising a cold-formed glass substrate having opposing major surfaces and a curved shape, the opposing major surfaces comprising a surface stress that differ from one another. The cold-formed glass substrate is attached to a rigid support structure having the curved shape. The cold-formed glass substrate includes an open region not in direct contact with the non-planar rigid support structure, and the open region has a curved shape maintained by the non-planar rigid support structure.