Flexible press and method of use

Details Flexible press and method of use Flexible press and method of use

1996-12-10

1997-12-09

Griffin, Steven P.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform

65273, 65287, 65289, 65291, C03B 2303

Patent

active

056955383

ABSTRACT:
A flexible ring mold for shaping heat softened glass sheets lifts a heat softened glass sheet and presses it against the shaping surface of an upper mold. Prior to the peripheral portions of the glass sheet contacting the upper mold, the flexible ring deforms to preliminarily shape the glass sheet.

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USSN 08/150,892, filed Nov. 12, 1993 entitled "Flexible Press Rail Support" .

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