Corning Incorporated

Fumio Okamoto

Leroy R Morse

Kay M Belscher

Peter L Bocko

B Jean Sterlace

Containers () are provided for packaging flexible substrates () such as the glass substrates used in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays. The containers include arc-shaped grooves () which apply an elastic strain to the substrates. The elastic strain stiffens the substrates and thus reduces the likelihood of damage to the substrates as a result of vibration during transport or sagging when held horizontally. Through the use of such grooves, dense packaging of large, thin substrates is achieved.

Containers for packaging glass substrates

Containers ( ) are provided for packaging flexible substrates ( ) such as the glass substrates used in the manufacture of liquid crystal displays. The containers include arc-shaped grooves ( ) which apply an elastic strain to the substrates. The elastic strain stiffens the substrates and thus reduces the likelihood of damage to the substrates as a result of vibration during transport or sagging when held horizontally. Through the use of such grooves, dense packaging of large, thin substrates is achieved.

A method of improving adherence of a metal film deposited directly on a silicate glass substrate for a display panel. The method comprises chemically treating the surface of the glass to alter its surface characteristics and thereby improve adhesion robustness of the metal film to the glass surface.

Adhering metal to glass

A method of improving adherence of a metal film deposited directly on a silicate glass substrate for a display panel. The method comprises chemically treating the surface of the glass to alter its surface characteristics and thereby improve adhesion robustness of the metal film to the glass surface. In a specific embodiment the surface is treated with a mixed solution of hydrofluoric and hydrochloric acid.

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Kanagawa-ken, Japan

Fumio Okamoto