Patents Assigned to Electric Glass Fiber America, LLC
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Publication number: 20240158289Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide glass compositions, fiberizable glass compositions, and glass fibers formed from such compositions, as well as glass strands, yarns, fabrics, and composites comprising such glass fibers adapted for use in various applications. In some embodiments of the present invention, the glass compositions additionally include at least one rare earth oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2024Publication date: May 16, 2024Applicant: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventors: Hong Li, Paul A. Westbrook
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Patent number: 11905199Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide glass compositions, fiberizable glass compositions, and glass fibers formed from such compositions, as well as glass strands, yarns, fabrics, and composites comprising such glass fibers adapted for use in various applications. In some embodiments of the present invention, the glass compositions additionally include at least one rare earth oxide.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventors: Hong Li, Paul A. Westbrook
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Publication number: 20240018034Abstract: New glass compositions and applications thereof are disclosed. A glass composition as described herein can include 50 to 55 weight percent SiO2, 17 to 26 weight percent B2O3, 13 to 19 weight percent Al2O3, 0 to 8.5 weight percent MgO, 0 to 7.5 weight percent ZnO, 0 to 6 weight percent CaO, 0 to 1.5 weight percent Li2O, 0 to 1.5 weight percent F2, 0 to 1 weight percent Na2O, 0 to 1 weight percent Fe2O3, 0 to 1 weight percent TiO2, and 0 to 8 weight percent of other constituents. Also described herein are glass fibers formed from such compositions, composites, and articles of manufacture comprising the glass compositions and/or glass fibers.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2023Publication date: January 18, 2024Applicant: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventor: Hong Li
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Patent number: 11787732Abstract: New glass compositions and applications thereof are disclosed. A glass composition as described herein can include 50 to 55 weight percent SiO2, 17 to 26 weight percent B2O3, 13 to 19 weight percent Al2O3, 0 to 8.5 weight percent MgO, 0 to 7.5 weight percent ZnO, 0 to 6 weight percent CaO, 0 to 1.5 weight percent Li2O, 0 to 1.5 weight percent F2, 0 to 1 weight percent Na2O, 0 to 1 weight percent Fe2O3, 0 to 1 weight percent TiO2, and 0 to 8 weight percent of other constituents. Also described herein are glass fibers formed from such compositions, composites, and articles of manufacture comprising the glass compositions and/or glass fibers.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2019Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventor: Hong Li
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Publication number: 20230250010Abstract: Glass compositions suitable for fiber forming having low levels of Li2O and glass fibers having high-modulus are disclosed. The glass composition may include SiO2 from about 59 to about 63 weight percent, Al2O3 from about 13.7 to about 16 weight percent, CaO from about 14 to about 16.5 weight percent, MgO from about 6 to about 8.5 weight percent, Fe2O3 less than 1 weight percent, and TiO2 less than 1 weight percent. In some cases, the composition may be substantially free of Li2O. In some cases, the composition may include Li2O up to 0.5 weight percent. In some cases, RE2O3 may be present in the composition in an amount up to 1.5 weight percent. The glass compositions can be used to form glass fibers which can be incorporated into a variety of other fiber glass products (e.g., strands, rovings, fabrics, etc.) and incorporated into various composites.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventor: Hong Li
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Patent number: 11697611Abstract: Glass compositions suitable for fiber forming having low levels of Li2O and glass fibers having high-modulus are disclosed. The glass composition may include SiO2 from about 59 to about 63 weight percent, Al2O3 from about 13.7 to about 16 weight percent, CaO from about 14 to about 16.5 weight percent, MgO from about 6 to about 8.5 weight percent, Fe2O3 less than 1 weight percent, and TiO2 less than 1 weight percent. In some cases, the composition may be substantially free of Li2O. In some cases, the composition may include Li2O up to 0.5 weight percent. In some cases, RE2O3 may be present in the composition in an amount up to 1.5 weight percent. The glass compositions can be used to form glass fibers which can be incorporated into a variety of other fiber glass products (e.g., strands, rovings, fabrics, etc.) and incorporated into various composites.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2019Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventor: Hong Li
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Publication number: 20220363588Abstract: New glass compositions and applications thereof are disclosed. Embodiments of the present invention relate to glass compositions, to fiber glass strands, to chopped fiber glass strands, to nonwoven mats of glass fibers, and to other products and methods. A fiber glass strand comprises a plurality of glass fibers comprising the glass composition of the present invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventor: Hong Li
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Publication number: 20210230050Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide glass compositions, fiberizable glass compositions, and glass fibers formed from such compositions, as well as glass strands, yarns, fabrics, and composites comprising such glass fibers adapted for use in various applications. In some embodiments of the present invention, the glass compositions additionally include at least one rare earth oxide.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2020Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventors: Hong Li, Paul A. Westbrook
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Publication number: 20210147283Abstract: The present invention relates generally to glass compositions incorporating rare earth oxides (RE2O3). In one embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-11 wt. % MgO, 0.2-1 wt. % Fe2O3, 0.05 or greater wt. % RE2O3, and greater than 1 wt. % MnOx. In another embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-11 wt. % MgO, 0.2-1 wt. % Fe2O3, 0.05 or greater wt. % RE2O3, 0-4 wt. % BaO, 0-4 wt. % SrO, and 0-5.5 wt. % ZnO, wherein the sum of BaO+SrO+ZnO is greater than about 2 wt. %. In another embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-11 wt. % MgO, 0.2-1 wt. % Fe2O3, 0.05 or greater wt. % RE2O3, and from greater than 0 to 2.5 wt. % Cu2O. In another embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-12.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Applicant: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventors: Hong Li, Paul A. Westbrook
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Patent number: 10906835Abstract: The present invention relates generally to glass compositions incorporating rare earth oxides (RE2O3). In one embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-11 wt. % MgO, 0.2-1 wt. % Fe2O3, 0.05 or greater wt. % RE2O3, and greater than 1 wt. % MnOx. In another embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-11 wt. % MgO, 0.2-1 wt. % Fe2O3, 0.05 or greater wt. % RE2O3, 0-4 wt. % BaO, 0-4 wt. % SrO, and 0-5.5 wt. % ZnO, wherein the sum of BaO+SrO+ZnO is greater than about 2 wt. %. In another embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-11 wt. % MgO, 0.2-1 wt. % Fe2O3, 0.05 or greater wt. % RE2O3, and from greater than 0 to 2.5 wt. % Cu2O. In another embodiment, a glass composition suitable for fiber forming comprises 51-70 wt. % SiO2, 12.5-22 wt. % Al2O3, 0-20 wt. % CaO, 0-12.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2018Date of Patent: February 2, 2021Assignee: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventors: Hong Li, Paul A. Westbrook
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Patent number: 10870602Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide glass compositions, fiberizable glass compositions, and glass fibers formed from such compositions, as well as glass strands, yarns, fabrics, and composites comprising such glass fibers adapted for use in various applications. In some embodiments of the present invention, the glass compositions additionally include at least one rare earth oxide.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2018Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventors: Hong Li, Paul A. Westbrook
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Patent number: 10843959Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to glass compositions, glass fibers formed from such compositions, and related products. In one embodiment, a glass composition comprises 58-62 weight percent SiO2, 14-17 weight percent Al2O3, 14-17.5 weight percent CaO, and 6-9 weight percent MgO, wherein the amount of Na2O is 0.09 weight percent or less.Type: GrantFiled: July 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Electric Glass Fiber America, LLCInventor: Hong Li