Abstract: A mineral ink for inkjet printing on a mineral substrate, includes a glass frit, an organic solvent, a dispersant, a surfactant and a glass fit including the following constituents in the weight limits defined below expressed as percentages by weight of the glass frit: 35 to 50% of SiO2, 15 to 25% of Al2O3, 1.5 to 4% of Li2O, 22 to 32% of B2O3, 0 to 2% of Na2O, 2 to 5% of K2O, 1 to 5% of CaO, 1 to 4% of ZrO2.

Abstract: Article, especially a cooktop or furniture element, containing at least one substrate, such as a plate, made of glass-ceramic, the substrate being coated in at least one zone with paint containing at least: 1) a silicone resin having methyl and phenyl groups, 2) one or more lamellar inorganic fillers with a thickness of less than 2 ?m and with lateral dimensions, for at least 80% by weight of the fillers, of between 10 ?m and 65 ?m, including at least: 2a) mica(s), and 2b) talc and/or one or more carbonates, 3) one or more black pigments. Process for obtaining the article.

Abstract: An item of equipment includes at least one worktop formed of at least one substrate made of monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2. The substrate exhibits a luminosity L* of less than 10, a haze of less than 30% and a light transmission TL of less than 10%. The item of equipment also includes at least one heating element and at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication. The item of equipment is devoid of light source(s).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate, intended to equip appliances of the chimney insert, stove, chimney, boiler, heating appliance, fireplace or equivalent type and/or to serve as a fire barrier, said plate being formed of at least one glass-ceramic substrate coated on at least one of its faces with the following stack of layers: 1. a first metal nitride layer of thickness comprised in the range from 5 nm to 50 nm, 2. an indium tin oxide layer of less than 100 nm thickness, 3. a second metal nitride layer of thickness comprised in the range from 10 nm to 100 nm. The present invention also relates to a process for obtaining said plate, as well as a device incorporating said plate.

Abstract: A method for the manufacture of a worktop formed of at least one glass-ceramic substrate with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2 in which at least one cycle of ceramization of a glass plate with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2 is carried out in a manner where the rate of passage is reduced or the length of the ceramization furnace or the residence time in said furnace is increased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article comprising at least one glass-ceramic substrate, in particular a plate, intended, for example, to cover or receive at least one heating element, said substrate exhibiting, in at least one zone, a surface roughness such that the characteristic dimensions of the patterns forming said roughness are between 2 and 100 ?m. The present invention also relates to an advantageous process for producing said substrate.

Abstract: A glass ceramic item, intended in particular for use with at least one light source and/or at least one heating element, includes at least one substrate, such as a plate, made of glass ceramic, and having at least one light region. The substrate is coated with respect to the region with a paint consisting of at least one silicone resin and pigment(s). The content of the pigment(s) are greater than or equal to 1% and less than 10% by weight of the paint. A method for producing such an item is also included.

Abstract: A novel glass ceramic sheet intended in particular to be used as the surface of a furniture unit or as a worktop, the sheet including, at least in one of its faces, in particular its lower face, at least one connection element of a height less than or equal to 10 cm, the connection element including at least one part that is magnetized or at least one part made of a material capable of being attracted by a magnet. Furniture or a household equipment incorporating the glass ceramic sheet.

Abstract: A novel glass-ceramic sheet intended in particular to be used as a surface of a furniture unit or as a worktop, the sheet includes, in at least one of its faces, at least one connection element of a height less than 10 cm and of which the cross section is inscribed inside a circle of a diameter less than 3 cm, the connection element being made from a material able to withstand at least 70° C. and including at least one fixing system allowing fixing along at least two axes or in two movements in particular obtained by at least two different translational or rotational movements or able to exert a force directed toward the glass-ceramic sheet. A worktop or a furniture unit incorporating the sheet, and to a method for mounting accessories or elements that are to be added to said sheet.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article, especially a cooktop or a furniture element, comprising at least one substrate, such as a plate, made of glass-ceramic, said substrate being coated in at least one zone with a paint comprising at least: 1) a silicone resin comprising methyl and phenyl group(s), 2) a silicone resin comprising methyl group(s) and devoid of phenyl group(s), 3) one or more lamellar inorganic fillers with a thickness of less than 2 ?m and with lateral dimensions, for at least 80% by weight of said fillers, of less than 10 ?m, including talc and/or one or more carbonates, 4) one or more black pigments. The present invention also relates to a process for obtaining said article.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an article, especially a cooktop or a furniture element, comprising at least one substrate, such as a plate, made of glass-ceramic, said substrate being coated in at least one zone with a paint comprising at least: 1) a silicone resin comprising methyl and phenyl groups, 2) one or more lamellar inorganic fillers with a thickness of less than 2 ?m and with lateral dimensions, for at least 80% by weight of said fillers, of between 10 ?m and 65 ?m, including at least: 2a) mica(s), and 2b) talc and/or one or more carbonates, 3) one or more black pigments. The present invention also relates to a process for obtaining said article.

Abstract: A worktop or furniture unit, made up of at least one glass ceramic sheet and elements for its operation, at least one of said elements being positioned on a two-dimensional or three-dimensional mobile support coupled to a circuit breaker, so that, when the support is in a first position, said element lies facing one face of the sheet at a distance from the sheet and can be activated, and, when the support is in a second position, obtained by a movement thereof, in which position at least one of the ends of the support is moved by, or lies at, a distance with respect to the sheet and perpendicular thereto and is moved by, or lies at, a distance with respect to its first position, said element is deactivated.

Abstract: A mineral ink for inkjet printing on a mineral substrate, includes a glass frit, an organic solvent, a dispersant, a surfactant and a glass fit including the following constituents in the weight limits defined below expressed as percentages by weight of the glass frit: 35 to 50% of SiO2, 15 to 25% of Al2O3, 1.5 to 4% of Li2O, 22 to 32% of B2O3, 0 to 2% of Na2O, 2 to 5% of K2O, 1 to 5% of CaO, 1 to 4% of ZrO2.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plate, intended to equip appliances of the chimney insert, stove, chimney, boiler, heating appliance, fireplace or equivalent type and/or to serve as a fire barrier, said plate being formed of at least one glass-ceramic substrate coated on at least one of its faces with the following stack of layers: 1. a first metal nitride layer of thickness comprised in the range from 5 nm to 50 nm, 2. an indium tin oxide layer of less than 100 nm thickness, 3. a second metal nitride layer of thickness comprised in the range from 10 nm to 100 nm. The present invention also relates to a process for obtaining said plate, as well as a device incorporating said plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advantageously interactive item of furniture and/or appliance comprising: at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m2, said substrate having a lightness L* higher than 10, a light transmission TL lower than 50%, an opacity indicator higher than 90, and if needs be a haze higher than 15%; at least one heating element; at least one light source, in particular intended to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, in particular by projection, this source for example being located plumb with the substrate; and at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop such as the one or more light sources and/or the one or more heating elements and/or if needs be wirelessly with at least one external element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an advantageously interactive item of furniture and/or appliance comprising: at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m2, said substrate having a lightness L* lower than 10, a haze lower than 30% and a light transmission TL lower than 10%; at least one heating element; at least one light source, in particular intended to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, this source in particular being located under the substrate and being hidden thereby when said source is at rest; and at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop such as the one or more light sources and/or the one or more heating elements and/or if needs be wirelessly with at least one external element.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel glass-ceramic sheet intended in particular to be used as a surface of a furniture unit and/or as a worktop, and which comprises, in at least one of its faces, in particular its lower face, at least one connection element of a height less than 10 cm and of which the cross section is inscribed inside a circle of a diameter less than 3 cm, said connection element being made from a material able to withstand at least 70° C. and being bonded to said face by means of a thermosetting adhesive. The present invention also relates to an item of furniture and/or household equipment, and in particular a worktop or a furniture unit incorporating said sheet.

Abstract: A glass ceramic item, intended in particular for use with at least one light source and/or at least one heating element, includes at least one substrate, such as a plate, made of glass ceramic, and having at least one light region. The substrate is coated with respect to the region with a paint consisting of at least one silicone resin and pigment(s). The content of the pigment(s) are greater than or equal to 1% and less than 10% by weight of the paint. A method for producing such an item is also included.

Abstract: An item of furniture or appliance includes at least one worktop formed from at least one substrate made of a transparent monolithic glazing material and of area larger than 0.7 m2, equipped with a coating so that the substrate equipped with the coating has a haze higher than 15%, a light transmission TL lower than 60% and an opacity indicator higher than 85. The item of furniture or appliance also includes at least one heating element, at least one light source to light up one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate, the source being located plumb with the substrate in order to form a display by projection, or under the substrate in order to form a display by transmission through the substrate, and at least one interface for communicating with at least one element of the worktop.

Abstract: An item of equipment includes a worktop formed of at least one substrate made of transparent monolithic glass material with a surface area of greater than 0.7 m2. The substrate exhibits a light transmission TL of greater than 10% and an opacity indicator between 5 and 90. The substrate is predominantly or completely bare or provided with coating(s) such that the substrate, thus coated, exhibits a haze of less than 15% and/or a light transmission TL of greater than 60% and/or an opacity indicator of less than 85. The item of equipment also includes a heating element and a light source to mark one or more zones or one or more elements or displays of the substrate. The item of equipment also includes at least one interface for communication with at least one element of the worktop and/or with at least one external element for wireless communication.