SGD has been granted a patent for a method and apparatus to treat glass-walled containers. The process involves spraying liquid droplets onto the glass surface to create a more transparent and uniform coating, enhancing the container’s appearance and functionality. GlobalData’s report on SGD gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Treatment of glass-walled containers with improved transparency and uniformity
A recently granted patent (Publication Number: US11912611B2) discloses a method for processing a container with a glass wall to improve transparency and uniformity. The method involves spraying droplets of a liquid onto the glass wall to form a second coating that includes a residual compound resulting from a surface treatment step of dealkalizing the glass. This second coating is more transparent and/or uniform than the initial coating on the glass wall.
The method includes various steps such as treating the inner face of the glass wall with a substance containing sulfur, spraying the liquid onto the glass wall at a specific temperature range, and using a solvent for the residual compound. Additionally, the method involves forced drying and optical inspection of the glass wall post-spraying. The patent claims cover aspects like the powdery nature of the residual compound, the composition of the compound (sodium sulfate), the size of droplets sprayed, and the type of solvent used (such as ultra-pure water). By detailing the specific steps and conditions involved in the process, the patent aims to protect the innovative method for enhancing the quality of glass containers through improved coatings and treatments.
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