Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the manufacture of ceramic products by aqueous gelcasting. Exemplary ceramic products include sanitary ware, such as toilets and sinks. The process includes a slurrying step, a mixing step, a molding step involving aqueous gelcasting, a drying step, a glazing step, and a firing step.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 25, 2018
Date of Patent:
July 12, 2022
Assignee:
Delta Faucet Company
Inventors:
Kurt J. Thomas, Paul A. V. Bridgett, Michael J. Veros, Joseph A. Elmer, Nathanael W. Dennis