Fibers Patents (Class 501/35)
  • Patent number: 8912107
    Abstract: A composition for preparing high-performance glass fiber by tank furnace production comprising in preferred percentage by weight: 57.5˜62.5% of SiO2, 14.5˜17.5% of Al2O3, 13.5˜17.5% of CaO, 6.5˜8.5% of MgO, 0.05˜0.6% of Li2O, 0.1˜2% of B2O3, 0.1˜2% of TiO2, 0.1˜2% of Na2O, 0.1˜1% of K2O and 0.1˜1% of Fe2O3 and (CaO+MgO)/MgO>3, with the content of at least one of the three components, A2O, B2O3 and TlO2 higher than 0.5%, with the composition yielding glass fiber having improved mechanical property, causing the melting and clarification of glass and forming performance of fiber close to those of boron-free E glass, and facilitating industrial mass production by tank furnace processes with manufacturing costs close to those of conventional E glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2014
    Assignee: Jushi Group Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuqiang Zhang, Guorong Cao, Bing Zhang, Lin Zhang, Wenzhong Xing, Guijiang Gu
  • Patent number: 8901020
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventor: Hong Li
  • Patent number: 8871662
    Abstract: The subject of the invention is a mineral wool, the glass fibers of which have a chemical composition substantially free of boron oxide and comprising the following constituents in the limits defined below, expressed in percentages by weight: 60 to 75 SiO2; 0 to 4 Al2O3; 17 to 22 Na2O; 5 to 15 CaO; 0 to 2 Fe2O3; and 0 to 3 P2O5.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Isover
    Inventors: Emmanuel Lecomte, Yannick Lefrere
  • Patent number: 8841222
    Abstract: There is provided a glass fiber comprising the SiO2 content is 57.0 to 63.0% by weight; the Al2O3 content is 19.0 to 23.0% by weight; the MgO content is 10.0 to 15.0% by weight; the CaO content is 4.0 to 11.0% by weight; and the total content of SiO2, Al2O3, MgO and CaO is 99.5% by weight or higher based on the total weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 23, 2014
    Assignee: Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Takashi Nonaka, Hiroshi Kanno, Takamichi Inaba
  • Publication number: 20140273702
    Abstract: An inorganic fiber containing silica and magnesia as the major fiber components and which further includes an intended iron oxide additive to improve the dimensional stability of the fiber. The inorganic fiber exhibits good thermal insulation performance at 1400° C. and greater, retains mechanical integrity after exposure to the use temperature, and which remains non-durable in physiological fluids. Also provided are thermal insulation product forms comprising a plurality of the inorganic fibers, methods of preparing the inorganic fiber and of thermally insulating articles using thermal insulation prepared from a plurality of the inorganic fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: UNIFRAX I LLC
    Inventors: Bruce K. Zoitos, Michael J. Andrejcak
  • Patent number: 8822359
    Abstract: The invention relates to mineral fibers formed of a composition comprising the following oxides, by weight of composition: —SiO235 to 43.5% —Al2O3 18 to 22% —Fe2O3 9 to 16% —CaO 8 to 17% —MgO 7 to 15% —Na2O+K2O 1 to 5% —MnO up to 2%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Rockwool International A/S
    Inventors: Mette Solvang, Eva Ravn Nielsen, Dorthe Lybye
  • Publication number: 20140235424
    Abstract: Glass compositions are provided that are useful in a variety of applications including, for example, electronics applications, reinforcement applications, and others. Some embodiments of glass compositions can provide desirable dielectric constants, desirable dissipation factors, and/or desirable mechanical properties while also having desirable fiber forming properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventor: Hong Li
  • Publication number: 20140227143
    Abstract: A mat material includes glass fibers. The glass fibers include about 52% by weight to about 66% by weight of SiO2, about 9% by weight to about 26% by weight of Al2O2, about 15% by weight to about 27% by weight of CaO, 0% by weight to about 9% by weight of MgO, 0% by weight to about 4% by weight of TiO2, 0% by weight to about 5% by weight of ZnO, and 0% by weight to about 2% by weight of Na2O and K2O in total. The glass fibers are substantially free of B2O3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: IBIDEN CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Akihito NISHI
  • Patent number: 8802997
    Abstract: Disclosed is a PCB having multiple layers of heavy copper. A prepreg having a nonwoven glass web substrate is used alone or together with another prepreg having a glass fabric substrate so that the space between heavy copper, which is comparable to a thick film, can be filled efficiently without creating voids. The PCB includes a copper clad laminate having first copper patterned on one surface or both surfaces of a core substrate; at least one first prepreg laminated on one surface or both surfaces of the copper clad laminate, nonwoven glass web being used as the substrate of the first prepreg; at least one second prepreg laminated on one surface or both surfaces of the first prepreg, glass fabric being used as a substrate of the second prepreg; and second copper laminated on one surface or both surfaces of the second prepreg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Doosan Corporation
    Inventors: Jeong Don Kwon, Seung Min Hong, Ju Ho Shin
  • Publication number: 20140220338
    Abstract: Biocompatible and resorbable melt derived glass compositions which include: SiO2 60-70 weight-%, Na2O 5-20 weight-%, CaO 5-25 weight-%, MgO 0-10 weight-%, P2O5 0.5-3.0 weight-%, B2O3 0-15 weight-%, Al2O3 0-5 weight-%, and which contain less than 0.05 weight-% potassium. Biocompatible and resorbable glass fibres manufactured from these glass compositions, medical devices containing fibres of the invention, the use of these compositions for the manufacture of glass fibre and the use of the fibres for the manufacture of medical devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: PURAC BIOCHEM BV
    Inventors: Timo LEHTONEN, Jukka TUOMINEN, Fredrik OLLILA
  • Publication number: 20140170921
    Abstract: Provided is an inorganic fiber containing silica and magnesia as the major fiber components which further includes a phosphate additive to the melt of fiber ingredients, or as a coating on the surfaces of the fiber, or both. The inorganic fiber exhibits improved thermal performance properties and is non-durable in physiological fluids. Also provided are methods of preparing the inorganic fiber and of thermally insulating articles using thermal insulation prepared from a plurality of the inorganic fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: UNIFRAX I LLC
    Inventors: Bruce K. Zoitos, Michael J. Andrejack
  • Patent number: 8728964
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a glass composition having a low thermal expansion coefficient, specifically, a glass composition comprising about 55 to less than 64 weight percent of silicon oxide, about 15 to about 30 weight percent of aluminum oxide, about 5 to about 15 weight percent of magnesium oxide, about 3 to about 10 weight percent boron oxide, about 0 to about 11 weight percent calcium oxide, and about 0 to about 2 weight percent of alkali oxide, the remainder being trace compounds of less than about 1 weight percent, is provided. Glass fibers and composite articles formed therefrom are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: AGY Holding Corp.
    Inventors: Sudhendra V. Hublikar, Robert L. Hausrath, Anthony V. Longobardo
  • Patent number: 8703633
    Abstract: A high-intensity and high-modulus glass fiber is provided. Said fiber is produced by improving the processes, components and proportion of conventional E-glass production process and apparatus. The fiber contains 13% CaO at most, no boron and fluorine, meanwhile ZrO2 and Li2O is first added, B2O3 is first removed, and SO3 is added. The intensity and the modulus of the fiber are slightly lower than those of S-glass or T-glass, but obviously higher than those of E-glass and ECR-glass which are highly produced and widely used or other boron-free glass such as Advantex glass. Besides the intensity, modulus and fatigue resistance, said fiber has obvious advantages over E-glass in heat, acid and alkali resistance. The glass fiber roving made from said fiber has 22% higher tensile strength and 11˜15.7% higher modulus than those of E-glass, and has 16% higher tensile strength and 5˜6% higher modulus than those of ECR-glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: Chongqing Polycomp Int'l Corporation
    Inventor: Zhiyao Tang
  • Patent number: 8697590
    Abstract: Glass compositions are provided that are useful in electronic applications, e.g., as reinforcements in printed circuit board substrates. Reduced dielectric constants are provided relative to E-glass, and fiber forming properties are provided that are more commercially practical than D-glass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Li, Cheryl A. Richards
  • Patent number: 8697588
    Abstract: Provided is a mineral wool that includes recycled material. The mineral wool is characterized by an acid to base ratio within a specified range. Also provided is a method of manufacturing the mineral wool that includes selection of post-consumer or post-industrial recyclable materials. Application of the mineral wool to products such as an acoustical ceiling panel is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: USG Interiors, Inc.
    Inventor: Martin W. Brown
  • Patent number: 8697591
    Abstract: Glass compositions are provided that are useful in a variety of applications including, for example, electronics applications, reinforcement applications, and others. Some embodiments of glass compositions can provide desirable dielectric constants, desirable dissipation factors, and/or desirable mechanical properties while also having desirable fiber forming properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Assignee: PPG Industries Ohio, Inc.
    Inventors: Hong Li, Cheryl A. Richards
  • Patent number: 8679993
    Abstract: A glass composition for a glass fiber includes, in terms of oxides by mass %, 45 to 65% of SiO2, 10 to 20% of Al2O3, 13 to 25% of B2O3, 5.5 to 9% of MgO, 0 to 10% of CaO, 0 to 1% of Li2O+Na2O+K2O, SrO, and BaO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Kaori Sawanoi, Jiro Abe, Toshikatsu Tanaka
  • Patent number: 8652980
    Abstract: Inorganic fibers including calcia, alumina, potassia and optionally sodia as the major fiber components are provided. Also provided are methods of preparing the inorganic fibers and of thermally insulating articles using thermal insulation comprising the inorganic fibers. The inorganic fibers are soluble in physiological saline solutions, do not form crystalline silica, and are resistant to temperatures of 1260° C. and greater.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Unifax I LLC
    Inventors: Bruce Kendall Zoitos, Michael Joseph Andrejcak
  • Publication number: 20130338268
    Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from 74.5 to 80.0% by weight, AI2O3 in an amount from 5.0 to 9.5%>> by weight, MgO in an amount from 8.75 to 14.75% by weight, CaO in an amount from 0.0 to 3.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from 2.0 to 3.25% by weight, Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 2.0% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight. Such applications include woven fabrics for use in forming wind blades, armor plating, and aerospace structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Applicant: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Alan Hofmann, Peter Bernard McGinnis
  • Patent number: 8592021
    Abstract: The present invention provides a base material for disk rolls which is a platy molded article for obtaining ring-shaped disks for use in a disk roll comprising a rotating shaft and ring-shaped disks fitted thereon by insertion, whereby the peripheral surface of the disks serves as a conveying surface, the base material comprising inorganic fibers having a crystallization temperature of 800-900° C., a filler, and a clay. Also disclosed is a disk roll which comprises disks cut out of the base material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Nichias Corporation
    Inventors: Masaaki Nakayama, Masatoshi Mitsuta
  • Patent number: 8586491
    Abstract: Glass batch compositions for the formation of high-modulus, and high-strength glass fibers as well as fibers suitable for use as textile and reinforcements are disclosed. Fibers formed of the composition are especially suitable for use in high-strength, low-weight applications such as windmill blades and high strength and modulus applications where strength and stiffness are required in the composite. The glass composition is up to about 70.5 weight % SiO2, about 24.5 weight % Al2O3, about 22 weight % alkaline earth oxides and may include small amounts of alkali metal oxides and ZrO2. Additionally, glass fibers formed from the inventive composition are non-corrosive or substantially non-corrosive in nature. Due to the non-corrosive nature of the glass fibers, glass fibers made with the inventive composition may be used in applications where the glass fibers or a composite formed from the glass fibers are in contact with a corrosive substance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas A. Hofmann, Peter B. McGinnis
  • Patent number: 8563450
    Abstract: Glass batch compositions for the formation of high-modulus, and high-strength glass fibers as well as fibers suitable for use as textile and reinforcements are disclosed. Fibers formed of the composition are especially suitable for use in high-strength, low-weight applications such as windmill blades and high strength and modulus applications where strength and stiffness are required in the composite. The glass composition is up to about 70.5 weight % SiO2, about 24.5 weight % Al2O3, about 22 weight % alkaline earth oxides and may include small amounts of alkali metal oxides and ZrO2. Fiberglass-reinforced composite articles such as windmill blades are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas A. Hofmann, Peter B. McGinnis
  • Patent number: 8551897
    Abstract: Provided are inorganic fibers containing calcium and alumina as the major fiber components. According to certain embodiments, the inorganic fibers containing calcia and alumina are provided with a coating of a phosphorous containing compound on at least a portion of the fiber surfaces. Also provided are methods of preparing the coated and non-coated inorganic fibers and of thermally insulating articles using thermal insulation comprising the inorganic fibers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2013
    Assignee: Unifrax I LLC
    Inventors: Bruce K. Zoitos, Michael J. Andrejcak, Paul M. Boymel
  • Publication number: 20130260980
    Abstract: Methods for forming glass compositions from cullet include providing the cullet to a submerged combustion melter and melting the cullet with the aid of heat generated upon the combustion of a hydrocarbon from landfill gas and, in some cases, a polymeric material, in the presence of an oxidant. The melted cullet is then directed to a fiberization unit to generate a glass composition, such as vitreous fiber. The glass composition can be used to form various structural components, such as glass fiber insulation. Methods and systems provided herein can be used to form low global warming potential products.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Inventors: Robert D. Touslee, Elam A. Leed
  • Publication number: 20130244858
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Inventor: Hong Li
  • Patent number: 8536079
    Abstract: An unbonded loosefill insulation material formed from a glass batch is provided. The glass batch comprises, in weight percent: 62.0-69.0% of SiO2, 0.0-4.0% of Al2O3, 7.0-12.0% of CaO, 0.0-5.0% of MgO, 3.0-14.0% of B2O3, 13.0-18.0% of Na2O and 0.0-3.0% of K2O. The unbonded loosefill insulation material is configured for distribution in a blowing insulation machine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Owens Corning Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Michael E. Evans, Patrick M. Gavin, Scott E. Colangelo
  • Publication number: 20130225727
    Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from about 70.0 to about 78.2% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from about 18.6 to about 26.2% by weight, MgO in an amount from about 3.1 to about 10.7% by weight, CaO in an amount from 0.0 to about 7.6% by weight, Li2O in an amount from about 0.1 to about 5.0% by weight, and Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to about 0.2% by weight is provided. In exemplary embodiments, the glass composition is free or substantially free of B2O3 and fluorine. The glass fibers have a specific strength between about 1.6×106 J/kg and 2.24×106 J/kg and a specific modulus between about 3.3×107 J/kg and 3.7×107 J/kg. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition possess exceptionally high specific strength and a low density, which make them particularly suitable in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight, such as in wind blades and aerospace structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Alan Hofmann, Peter B. McGinnis
  • Publication number: 20130225025
    Abstract: A glass composition including Si02 in an amount from about 70.6 to about 79.6% by weight, AI2O3 in an amount from about 10.0 to 18.5% by weight, MgO m an amount from about 10.0 to about 19.0% by weight, CaO in an amount from about 0.1 to about 5.0% by weight, Li20 in an amount from 0.0 to about 3.0% by weight, and Na20 in an amount from 0.0 to about 3.0% by weight is provided. In exemplary embodiments, the glass composition is free or substantially free of B2O3 and fluorine. The glass fibers have a specific modulus between about 3.40×107 J/kg and 3.6×107 J/kg. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition possess exceptionally an exceptionally high modulus and a low density, which make them particularly suitable in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight, such as wind blades and aerospace structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Applicant: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Bernard McGinnis, Douglas Alan Hofmann
  • Patent number: 8518242
    Abstract: Catalysts are disclosed comprising fibrous substrates having silica-containing fibers with diameters generally from about 1 to about 50 microns, which act effectively as “micro cylinders.” Such catalysts can dramatically improve physical surface area, for example per unit length of a reactor or reaction zone. At least a portion of the silica, originally present in the silica-containing fibers of a fibrous material used to form the fibrous substrate, is converted to a zeolite (e.g., having a SiO2/Al2O3 ratio of at least about 150) that remains deposited on these fibers. The fibrous substrates possess important properties, for example in terms of acidity, which are useful in hydroprocessing (e.g., hydrotreating or hydrocracking) applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: UOP LLC
    Inventors: Antoine Negiz, Hui Wang
  • Publication number: 20130217807
    Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from 30.0 to 40.0% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from 15.0 to 23.0% by weight, B2O3 in an amount from 0.0 to 15.0% by weight, K2O in an amount from 0.0 to 5.0% by weight, La2O3 in an amount from 0.0 to 30.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from 0.0 to 3.0% by weight, Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to 4.0% by weight, Nb2O5 in an amount from 0.0 to 10.0% by weight, TiO2 in an amount from 0.0 to 7.5% by weight, WO3 in an amount from 0.0 to 10.0% by weight, Y2O3 in an amount from 15.0 to 35.0% by weight, and RO (one or more of MgO, CaO, SrO, and BaO) in an amount from 0.0 to 7.5% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the composition have a refractive index between 1.55 and 1.69.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2011
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Applicant: OCV INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL, LLC
    Inventors: Peter B. McGinnis, Douglas Hofmann
  • Publication number: 20130217822
    Abstract: Glass batch compositions for the formation of high-modulus, and high-strength glass fibers as well as fibers suitable for use as textile and reinforcements are disclosed. Fibers formed of the composition are especially suitable for use in high-strength, low-weight applications such as windmill blades and high strength and modulus applications where strength and stiffness are required in the composite. The glass composition is up to about 70.5 weight % SiO2, about 24.5 weight % Al2O3, about 22 weight % alkaline earth oxides and may include small amounts of alkali metal oxides and ZrO2. Additionally, glass fibers formed from the inventive composition are non-corrosive or substantially non-corrosive in nature. Due to the non-corrosive nature of the glass fibers, glass fibers made with the inventive composition may be used in applications where the glass fibers or a composite formed from the glass fibers are in contact with a corrosive substance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2007
    Publication date: August 22, 2013
    Inventors: Douglas A. Hofmann, Peter B. Mc Ginnis
  • Publication number: 20130210602
    Abstract: There is provided a glass fiber comprising the SiO2 content is 57.0 to 63.0% by weight; the Al2O3 content is 19.0 to 23.0% by weight; the MgO content is 10.0 to 15.0% by weight; the CaO content is 4.0 to 11.0% by weight; and the total content of SiO2, Al2O3, MgO and CaO is 99.5% by weight or higher based on the total weight.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: NITTO BOSEKI CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Takashi Nonaka, Hiroshi Kanno, Takamichi Inaba
  • Publication number: 20130210962
    Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from 60.0 to 73.01% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from about 13.0 to about 26.0% by weight, MgO in an amount from about 5.0 to about 12.75% by weight, CaO in an amount from about 3.25 to about 4.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from about 3.25 to about 4.0% by weight, and Na2O in an amount from 0.0 to about 0.75% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight. Such applications include, but are not limited to, woven fabrics for use in forming wind blades, armor plating, and aerospace structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC.
    Inventors: Douglas Alan Hofmann, Peter Bernard McGinnis
  • Patent number: 8497219
    Abstract: A highly temperature-resistant and chemically resistant glass and a glass fibre which have an improved UV light transmission, and the use thereof in UV-curable composites are disclosed. The glass/glass fibre according to the invention has a transition temperature >920° C., a light transmission of 80-92%, and consists of 58-62% SiO2, 11.0-15.5% Al2O3, 20-25% CaO, 0.1-0.8% MgO, 0.04-1.2% Na2O, 0.1-1.2 K2O, 0.2-1.8% TiO2, 0.05-0.5% Fe2O3 and 0.002-0.085 Cr2O3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Inventor: Gerhard Bürger
  • Patent number: 8476175
    Abstract: The invention relates to glass strands especially for the production of composites having an organic and/or inorganic matrix, the composition of which strands comprises the following constituents in the limits defined below, expressed as percentages by weight: SiO2 50-65% Al2O3 12-23% SiO2 + Al2O3 ??>79% CaO ?1-10% MgO ?6-12% Li2O ?1-3%, preferably 1-2% BaO + SrO ?0-3% B2O3 ?0-3% TiO2 ?0-3% Na2O + K2O ??<2% F2 ?0-1% Fe2O3 ??<1%. These strands are made of a glass offering an excellent compromise between its mechanical properties, represented by the specific Young's modulus, and its melting and fiberizing conditions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Adfors
    Inventor: Emmanuel Lecomte
  • Patent number: 8476353
    Abstract: Provided are an amorphous polyamide resin composition having high transparency, and is excellent in heat resistance and stiffness, and a molded product thereof. The glass filler contains, expressed in terms of oxides by mass %, 68 to 74% of silicon dioxide (SiO2), 2 to 5% of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), 2 to 5% of boron oxide (B2O3), 2 to 10% of calcium oxide (CaO), 0 to 5% of zinc oxide (ZnO), 0 to 5% of strontium oxide (SrO), 0 to 1% of barium oxide (BaO), 1 to 5% of magnesium oxide (MgO), 0 to 5% of lithium oxide (Li2O), 5 to 12% of sodium oxide (Na2O), and 0 to 10% of potassium oxide (K2O), where a total amount of lithium oxide (Li2O), sodium oxide (Na2O), and potassium oxide (K2O) is 8 to 12%.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Asahi Fiber Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Hideyuki Higashiyama, Keiji Sekine
  • Publication number: 20130143459
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide fiberizable glass compositions formed from batch compositions comprising amounts of one or more glassy minerals, including perlite and/or pumice. Some embodiments of the present invention related to glass fibers formed from such batch compositions, and composites and other materials incorporating such glass fibers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Hong Li, James C. Watson
  • Publication number: 20130137565
    Abstract: A glass fibre of quaternary composition including SiO2, AI2O3, CaO, and MgO, each present in an amount of at least 5 wt. %, and having less than 3.3 wt. % B2O3, and less than 2.0 wt. % fluorine, characterized by: 22.0<MgO+CaO?35.0 wt %, and 27.0<MgO+AI2O3?44.0 wt %. all amounts being expressed in weight % with respect to the total weight of the composition. Also disclosed is a method of making composite materials reinforced with such fibres, and their use in applications such as windmill blades, pressure vessels, components in the automotive, machinery, aerospace applications and such products produced therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: 3B FIBREGLASS SPRL
    Inventors: Hendrik Druart, Yves Houet, Dimitri Laurent, Oleg Prokhorenko
  • Patent number: 8450226
    Abstract: Disclosed are glass compositions containing Beryllia in addition to various proportions of Silica, Alumina, Calcium, Magnesia, Sodium, Potassium, Iron, Titania, Zirconia, Manganese and/or Phosphorous. Fibers were produced from the disclosed compositions using standard glass processing equipment. These fibers yielded high temperature fibers having low density, high strength, high modulus, excellent glass surfaces requiring very little bonding material to hold the fibers together. Bio solubility is preferably promoted by ensuring that only trace quantities of alumina are present. Fibers having those properties are particularly suitable for producing high temperature glass fiber insulation for use in aircraft and other vehicles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Glass Incorporated
    Inventor: Albert Lewis
  • Publication number: 20130122767
    Abstract: A glass composition including SiO2 in an amount from about 69.5 to about 80.0% by weight, Al2O3 in an amount from about 5.0 to about 18.5% by weight, MgO in an amount from about 5.0 to about 14.75% by weight, CaO in an amount from 0.0 to about 3.0% by weight, Li2O in an amount from about 3.25 to about 4.0% by weight, and Na20 in an amount from 0.0 to about 2.0% by weight is provided. Glass fibers formed from the inventive composition may be used in applications that require high strength, high stiffness, and low weight. Such applications include, but are not limited to, woven fabrics for use in forming wind blades, armor plating, and aerospace structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas Alan Hofmann, Peter Bernard McGinnis
  • Patent number: 8418505
    Abstract: A glass composition useful in preparing fiberglass comprises 12 to 25 weight % CaO; 12 to 16 weight % Al2O3; 52 to 62 weight % SiO2; 0.05 to 0.8 Fe2O3; and greater than 2 up to about 8 weight % alkali metal oxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Johns Manville
    Inventors: Jeffrey Shock, Elam Leed, Jonathan McCann
  • Patent number: 8367571
    Abstract: The invention relates to reinforcing glass strands, the composition of which comprises the following constituents within the limits defined below expressed as percentages by weight: SiO2 62-72% Al2O3 ?2-10% CaO ?7-20% MgO 1-7% Na2O + K2O + Li2O ??10-14.5% Li2O 0-2% BaO + SrO + ZnO 0-4% B2O3 0-4% F2 0-2% As2O3 ??0-0.15% These strands are composed of a low-cost glass offering an excellent compromise between the mechanical properties represented by the tensile strength and the fiberizing conditions. The invention also relates to the composites based on organic and/or inorganic material(s) and the aforementioned glass strands.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Europe
    Inventors: Anne Berthereau, Emmanuelle Picard, Jerome Lalande
  • Patent number: 8341978
    Abstract: A method of forming high strength glass fibers in a refractory lined glass melter is disclosed. The refractory lined melter is suited to the batch compositions disclosed for the formation high modulus, and high-strength glass fibers. The glass composition for use in the method of the present invention is up to about 70.5 Weight % SiO2, 24.5 weight % Al2O3, 22 weight % alkaline earth oxides and may include small amounts of alkali metal oxides and ZrO2. Oxide based refractories included alumina, chromic oxide, silica, alumina-silica, zircon, zirconia-alumina-silica and combinations thereof. By using oxide based refractory lined furnaces the cost of production of glass fibers is substantially reduced in comparison with the cost of fibers using a platinum lined melting furnace. Fibers formed by the present invention are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Douglas A. Hofmann, Peter B. McGinnis
  • Patent number: 8338524
    Abstract: Disclosed is a glass composition which can be suitably used as a glass filler to be blended into a polycarbonate resin. This glass composition contains, in mass %, 50?SiO2?60, 8?Al2O3?15, 0?MgO?10, 10?CaO?30, 0?Li2O+Na2O+K2O<2, and 5<TiO2?10, and does not substantially contain B2O3, F, ZnO, SrO, BaO and ZrO2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Kosuke Fujiwara, Akihiro Koyama
  • Patent number: 8338319
    Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of high strength glass fibers suitable for manufacture in a refractory lined glass melter is disclosed. The glass composition of the present invention includes 64-75 weight % SiO2, 16-24 weight % Al2O3, 8-11 weight % MgO and 0.25 to 3.0 weight % R2O where R2O is the sum of Li2O and Na2O. A composition of the present invention includes 64-75 weight % SiO2, 16-24 weight % Al2O3, 8-11 weight % MgO and 0.25 to 3.0 weight % Li2O. Another composition includes 68-69 weight percent SiO2, 20-22 weight percent Al2O3, 9-10 weight percent MgO and 1-3 weight percent Li2O. By using oxide based refractory lined furnaces the cost of production of glass fibers is substantially reduced in comparison with the cost of fibers using a platinum lined melting furnace. Fibers formed by the present invention are also disclosed. The fibers have a fiberizing temperature of less than 2650° F., a ?T of at least 80° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Peter Bernard McGinnis, Douglas A. Hofmann
  • Patent number: 8334228
    Abstract: This invention involves a fiberglass composition containing the following components: SiO2, Al2O3, CaO, MgO, B2O3, F2, TiO2, K2O, Na2O, Fe2O3 and SO3. The weight percentage of each of the components are as follows: SiO2 58˜65%, CaO 20˜26%, Al2O3 9˜17%, MgO 0.5˜1%, B2O3 0˜5%, F2 0˜1%, TiO2 0.1˜1%, K2O+Na2O 0˜0.8%, Fe2O3 0.1˜0.5%, SO3 0˜0.6%. The ternary system, SiO2—Al2O3—CaO, is basis of the fiberglass composition in this invention, which also has low quantities of MgO and B2O3. In addition, the total amount of alkaline earth oxide and the proportional relationship between MgO and CaO are rationally designed, which helps to improve the mechanical strength, heat resistance, and chemical stability of the glass. It also has excellent manufacturing performance. Moreover, the raw materials of the fiberglass composition in this invention are low in cost, and the invention meets environmental protection requirements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Jushi Group Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Yuqiang Zhang, Guorong Cao, Bing Zhang, Lin Zhang, Wenzhong Xing, Guijiang Gu
  • Patent number: 8318620
    Abstract: The invention relates to a glass yarn capable of being obtained by a method consisting of mechanically drawing molten glass threads flowing from orifices disposed at the base of a die, of which the chemical composition is substantially free from boron oxide and comprises the following constituents within the limits defined hereinafter expressed in percentages by weight: SiO2 40 to 50 Al2O3 18 to 28 CaO 4 to 15 MgO 0 to 6 Na2O 10 to 14 Na2O + K2O + Li2O 13 to 20 It also relates to composites containing such yarns.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Technical Fabrics Europe
    Inventors: Anne Berthereau, Jerome Lalande
  • Patent number: 8304484
    Abstract: Disclosed is a glass composition having a stable quality, which can be easily obtained. This glass composition can be used as a glass filler to be blended into a polycarbonate resin, and enables to reduce the load imposed on a glass manufacturing apparatus. Specifically, this glass composition contains, in mass %, 50?SiO2?60, 8?Al2O3?15, 0?MgO?10, 5?CaO<21, 0<SrO+BaO?25, 10<MgO+SrO+BaO?30, 0?Li2O+Na2O+K2O<2, 2<TiO2?10 and 0?ZrO2<2 and does not substantially contain B2O3, F, and ZnO.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Nippon Sheet Glass Company, Limited
    Inventors: Kosuke Fujiwara, Akihiro Koyama
  • Patent number: 8273146
    Abstract: Provided is a silicon wafer which is stabilized in quality exerting no adverse influence on device characteristics and manufactured by restricting a boron contamination from the environment, and a manufacturing process therefor. Concretely, the silicon wafer is characterized by an attached boron amount thereon being 1×1010 atoms/cm2 or less. In order to manufacture such a wafer as contains a small amount of boron attached on the wafer surface, the wafer is treated in an atmosphere of boron concentration of 15 ng/m3 or less. Boron-less filters and boron adsorbing filters are used as filters in a clean room and the like so as to lower the boron concentration in the atmosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: Shin-Etsu Handotai Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Fumiaki Maruyama, Naoki Naito, Atsuo Uchiyama
  • Patent number: 8252707
    Abstract: A composition for the manufacture of high strength glass fibers suitable for manufacture in both precious metal lined furnaces and refractory lined glass melter is disclosed. The glass composition of the present invention includes 62-68 weight % SiO2, 22-26 weight % Al2O3, 8-15 weight % MgO and 0.1 to 3.0 weight % Li2O. One suitable composition of the present invention includes 64-66.5 weight percent SiO2, 23-24.5 weight percent Al2O3, 9-11 weight percent MgO and 0.3-0.35 weight percent Li2O. Another suitable composition includes 66.5 weight percent SiO2, 23.4 weight percent Al2O3, 9.8 weight percent MgO and 0.3 weight percent Li2O. Yet another suitable composition is about 66 weight percent SiO2, about 23 weight percent Al2O3, about 10.5 weight percent MgO and about 0.3 weight percent Li2O. Fibers formed by the present invention are also disclosed. The fibers have a fiberizing temperature of less than 2650° F., a ?T of at least 25° F.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: OCV Intellectual Capital, LLC
    Inventors: Peter B. McGinnis, Douglas Hofmann