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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 08, 2012
Antoine Gaston Denis Bisson, Montigny Lencoup, FR;
Curtis Richard Cowles, Corning, NY (US);
Laurent Joubaud, Paris, FR;
David John Mcenroe, Corning, NY (US);
Aniello Mario Palumbo, Painted Post, NY (US);
Antoine Gaston Denis Bisson, Montigny Lencoup, FR;
Curtis Richard Cowles, Corning, NY (US);
Laurent Joubaud, Paris, FR;
David John McEnroe, Corning, NY (US);
Aniello Mario Palumbo, Painted Post, NY (US);
CORNING INCORPORATED, Corning, NY (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and methods for bending sheet glass are disclosed. The present invention improves on the state-of-the-art by providing apparatus and methods that prevent unwanted distortion of the glass sheet. The apparatus and methods utilize localized heating at the bend to allow for overall glass sheet temperatures to be reduced, along with optional mechanical devices for improved bend quality.