Patents by Inventor John Jerry Kersting
John Jerry Kersting has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10737962Abstract: A system includes an overflow distributor and a support member. The overflow distributor includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, and a floor extending between the opposing first and second sidewalls. Interior surfaces of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the floor cooperatively define a trough configured to receive molten glass. Exterior surfaces of the first sidewall and the second sidewall are configured to direct molten glass that overflows the trough. The support member is disposed between the opposing first and second sidewalls of the overflow distributor and abutting an exterior surface of the floor of the overflow distributor.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Frank Coppola, John Michael Feenaughty, Vladislav Yuryevich Golyatin, John Jerry Kersting, Steven Michael Milillo, Eric James Nichols, Nikolay Anatolyevich Panin
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Patent number: 10011512Abstract: An apparatus for forming laminated sheet glass comprises a first upper pipe and a lower pipe and an adjustment mechanism comprising first and second first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a first horizontally extending support member, third and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a second horizontally extending support member the first upper pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods, a first and second lower-pipe suspension rod supported by the first horizontally extending support member and a third and fourth lower-pipe suspension rod and supported by the second horizontally extending support member, lower pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth lower-pipe suspension rods, each respective rod suspended so as to be horizontally adjustable and independently vertically adjustable.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Frank Coppola, Gilbert De Angelis, Vladislav Yuryevich Golyatin, John Jerry Kersting, Chris Scott Kogge
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Patent number: 10011511Abstract: A glass forming apparatus for processing molten glass is disclosed comprising a delivery vessel for delivery molten glass to a forming body through a delivery conduit, the delivery conduit comprising a first portion have a circular cross-sectional shape, a second portion comprising a circular cross-sectional shape and a third portion comprising a non-circular cross-sectional shape. The delivery conduit further comprises a first transition portion coupling the second portion to the third portion, and a second transition portion coupling the third portion to an inlet of a trough in a forming body. Neither an inside bottom surface of the third portion, nor an inside bottom surface of the second transition portion, is lower than a bottom surface of the forming body trough. A method of processing molten glass is also described.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 3, 2018Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventor: John Jerry Kersting
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Patent number: 9914657Abstract: A glass fusion draw apparatus for molten glass stream thermal profile control, including: a first enclosure; and a first isopipe situated within the first enclosure, the first enclosure can include at least one first heating element assembly integral with the wall of the first enclosure, and the at least one first heating element is in proximity to a portion of molten glass stream over-flowing the first isopipe within the enclosure. The apparatus can also include a proximity or temperature sensing system associated with the first enclosure that senses and controls the thermal gradient properties of the molten glass stream or streams in the first enclosure. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the fusion apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2014Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Frank Coppola, Vladislav Yuryevich Golyatin, John Jerry Kersting, Bulent Kocatulum, Monica Jo Mashewske, Piotr Janusz Wesolowski, Xi Xie
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Publication number: 20180044215Abstract: A system includes an overflow distributor and a support member. The overflow distributor includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall opposite the first sidewall, and a floor extending between the opposing first and second sidewalls. Interior surfaces of the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the floor cooperatively define a trough configured to receive molten glass. Exterior surfaces of the first sidewall and the second sidewall are configured to direct molten glass that overflows the trough. The support member is disposed between the opposing first and second sidewalls of the overflow distributor and abutting an exterior surface of the floor of the overflow distributor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2016Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: Frank Coppola, John Michael Feenaughty, Vladislav Yuryevich Golyatin, John Jerry Kersting, Steven Michael Milillo, Eric James Nichols, Nikolay Anatolyevich Panin
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Publication number: 20160297702Abstract: An apparatus for forming laminated sheet glass comprises a first upper pipe and a lower pipe and an adjustment mechanism comprising first and second first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a first horizontally extending support member, third and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods supported by a second horizontally extending support member the first upper pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth first-upper-pipe suspension rods, a first and second lower-pipe suspension rod supported by the first horizontally extending support member and a third and fourth lower-pipe suspension rod and supported by the second horizontally extending support member, lower pipe supported, directly or indirectly, by the first, second, third, and fourth lower-pipe suspension rods, each respective rod suspended so as to be horizontally adjustable and independently vertically adjustable.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: October 13, 2016Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Frank Coppola, Gilbert De Angelis, Vladislav Yuryevich Golyatin, John Jerry Kersting, Chris Scott Kogge
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Publication number: 20160185643Abstract: A glass forming apparatus for processing molten glass is disclosed comprising a delivery vessel for delivery molten glass to a forming body through a delivery conduit, the delivery conduit comprising a first portion have a circular cross-sectional shape, a second portion comprising a circular cross-sectional shape and a third portion comprising a non-circular cross-sectional shape. The delivery conduit further comprises a first transition portion coupling the second portion to the third portion, and a second transition portion coupling the third portion to an inlet of a trough in a forming body. Neither an inside bottom surface of the third portion, nor an inside bottom surface of the second transition portion, is lower than a bottom surface of the forming body trough. A method of processing molten glass is also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2014Publication date: June 30, 2016Inventor: John Jerry Kersting
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Patent number: 9193617Abstract: An interlocking structure including: a top panel; a first wall and second wall; a first brace and a second brace each having interlocks that interlock with complementary interlocks on the top panel and at least one of the first and second walls. The structure can optionally have an additional interlocking joint, for example, a boss and via, between the top panel and contact point(s) or contact regions of each wall, and the interlocking joint can optionally have an adhesive seal to lock the optional interlocking joints. Also disclosed is a method of making the liner article and methods for using the article for forming glass, as defined herein.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2013Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: John Jerry Kersting, Steven Michael Milillo, Jon Anthony Passmore, Andrew Voss Welles
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Publication number: 20150166388Abstract: An interlocking structure including: a top panel; a first wall and second wall; a first brace and a second brace each having interlocks that interlock with complementary interlocks on the top panel and at least one of the first and second walls. The structure can optionally have an additional interlocking joint, for example, a boss and via, between the top panel and contact point(s) or contact regions of each wall, and the interlocking joint can optionally have an adhesive seal to lock the optional interlocking joints. Also disclosed is a method of making the liner article and methods for using the article for forming glass, as defined herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2013Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: Corning IncorporatedInventors: John Jerry Kersting, Steven Michael Milillo, Jon Anthony Passmore, Andrew Voss Welles
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Publication number: 20140318182Abstract: A glass fusion draw apparatus for molten glass stream thermal profile control, including: a first enclosure; and a first isopipe situated within the first enclosure, the first enclosure can include at least one first heating element assembly integral with the wall of the first enclosure, and the at least one first heating element is in proximity to a portion of molten glass stream over-flowing the first isopipe within the enclosure. The apparatus can also include a proximity or temperature sensing system associated with the first enclosure that senses and controls the thermal gradient properties of the molten glass stream or streams in the first enclosure. Also disclosed are methods of making and using the fusion apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: CORNING INCORPORATEDInventors: Frank Coppola, Vladislav Yuryevich Golyatin, John Jerry Kersting, Bulent Kocatulum, Monica Jo Mashewske, Piotr Janusz Wesolowski, Xi Xie
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Patent number: 8683827Abstract: An oblong conduit (13) for conditioning molten glass is disclosed. The wall (23) of the conduit is composed of a precious metal, e.g., a platinum-rhodium alloy, and can be equipped with precious metal tabs (29) for supporting the upper surface (25) of the wall so as to reduce sag of that surface at such times as the conduit is at an elevated temperature and is not filled with glass. The precious metal tabs (29) can be received in channels (31) formed in a refractory support structure (27). The refractory support structure (27) can be a laminate of two layers (33,35), where one of the layers (33) has a smaller grain structure than the other layer (35), the layers being held together by an adhesive (37).Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Gilbert De Angelis, Raymond Eugene Fraley, John Jerry Kersting
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Patent number: 8408029Abstract: An oblong conduit (13) for conditioning molten glass is disclosed. The wall (23) of the conduit is composed of a precious metal, e.g., a platinum-rhodium alloy, and can be equipped with precious metal tabs (29) for supporting the upper surface (25) of the wall so as to reduce sag of that surface at such times as the conduit is at an elevated temperature and is not filled with glass. The precious metal tabs (29) can be received in channels (31) formed in a refractory support structure (27). The refractory support structure (27) can be a laminate of two layers (33,35), where one of the layers (33) has a smaller grain structure than the other layer (35), the layers being held together by an adhesive (37).Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2009Date of Patent: April 2, 2013Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Gilbert De Angelis, Raymond Eugene Fraley, John Jerry Kersting
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Publication number: 20130042651Abstract: An oblong conduit (13) for conditioning molten glass is disclosed. The wall (23) of the conduit is composed of a precious metal, e.g., a platinum-rhodium alloy, and can be equipped with precious metal tabs (29) for supporting the upper surface (25) of the wall so as to reduce sag of that surface at such times as the conduit is at an elevated temperature and is not filled with glass. The precious metal tabs (29) can be received in channels (31) formed in a refractory support structure (27). The refractory support structure (27) can be a laminate of two layers (33,35), where one of the layers (33) has a smaller grain structure than the other layer (35), the layers being held together by an adhesive (37).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2012Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Gilbert De Angelis, Raymond Eugene Fraley, John Jerry Kersting
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Publication number: 20110113827Abstract: An oblong conduit (13) for conditioning molten glass is disclosed. The wall (23) of the conduit is composed of a precious metal, e.g., a platinum-rhodium alloy, and can be equipped with precious metal tabs (29) for supporting the upper surface (25) of the wall so as to reduce sag of that surface at such times as the conduit is at an elevated temperature and is not filled with glass. The precious metal tabs (29) can be received in channels (31) formed in a refractory support structure (27). The refractory support structure (27) can be a laminate of two layers (33,35), where one of the layers (33) has a smaller grain structure than the other layer (35), the layers being held together by an adhesive (37).Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2009Publication date: May 19, 2011Inventors: Gilbert De Angelis, Raymond Eugene Fraley, John Jerry Kersting
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Patent number: 7454925Abstract: A method of forming a glass melt including heating a glass feed material in a first melting furnace to form a glass melt, flowing the glass melt into a second melting furnace through a refractory metal connecting tube, and further heating the glass melt in the second melting furnace. The refractory metal connecting tube is heated to prevent the molten glass from excessive cooling, and to ensure that the glass melt entering the second melting furnace is equal to or greater than the temperature of the glass melt in the second melting furnace. An apparatus for performing the method is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: November 25, 2008Assignee: Corning IncorporatedInventors: Gilbert DeAngelis, William Weston Johnson, John Jerry Kersting, Daniel Arthur Nolet, Robert Richard Thomas, Pascal Verdurme