Title: Method of cutting hot glass band

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for cutting discrete sheets from a band or ribbon of glass such as emerges from the final stages of a float line or other glass production system. In accordance with the invention, a selected portion of an advancing band of glass in which a cut is to be made, which band is at a temperature of about 1000.degree. F or upward, and particularly in the range of about 1100.degree. to 1250.degree. F or more, is subjected to a moderate, controlled quench influence, scribed, and rapidly broken along the scribe line.

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Inventors: French, Walter K. (Montrose, NY, US)

Application Number: 553494
Filing Date: 1975-02-27
Publication_date: 1976-01-27
Assignee: The Seagrave Corporation (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 65/97 65/70, 65/112
Other Classes:
US Patent Ref:

3754884	Aug, 1973	McDavid et al.	65/97.
3875766	Apr, 1973	French	65/97.
3885943	May, 1975	Chui	65/97.

Other Refs:
Primary Examiner: Kellogg, Arthur D.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Basseches; Mark T., Basseches; Paula T.