View source for Apple inc. (20240327277). ASYMMETRIC CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING simplified abstract

=ASYMMETRIC CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:apple inc.|apple inc.]]


[[Category:apple inc.]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Victor Luzzato of Santa Clara CA (US)|Victor Luzzato of Santa Clara CA (US)]][[Category:Victor Luzzato of Santa Clara CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Christopher D. Prest of San Francisco CA (US)|Christopher D. Prest of San Francisco CA (US)]][[Category:Christopher D. Prest of San Francisco CA (US)]]

[[:Category:Dale N. Memering of Langhome PA (US)|Dale N. Memering of Langhome PA (US)]][[Category:Dale N. Memering of Langhome PA (US)]]

[[:Category:Matthew S. Rogers of San Jose CA (US)|Matthew S. Rogers of San Jose CA (US)]][[Category:Matthew S. Rogers of San Jose CA (US)]]

==ASYMMETRIC CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240327277 titled 'ASYMMETRIC CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING

**Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application discusses glass articles that are asymmetrically strengthened to have a deeper compressive stress layer in a thicker portion of the glass, optimizing the strength and durability of the glass.

**Key Features and Innovation:**
- Asymmetrically strengthened glass articles with deeper compressive stress layers in thicker portions
- Optimization of compressive and tensile stress for enhanced strength
- Design for reduced damage and damage propagation when dropped

**Potential Applications:**
- Portable electronic devices
- Automotive glass
- Architectural glass

**Problems Solved:**
- Enhanced strength and durability of glass articles
- Reduced damage and damage propagation when dropped

**Benefits:**
- Improved resistance to breakage
- Longer lifespan of glass articles
- Enhanced safety in portable electronic devices

**Commercial Applications:**
- The technology can be used in the production of portable electronic devices, automotive glass, and architectural glass, enhancing their durability and safety.

**Questions about Asymmetrically Strengthened Glass Articles:**
1. How does asymmetric chemical strengthening optimize the utility of a glass article?
2. What are the potential applications of glass articles with deeper compressive stress layers?


==Original Abstract Submitted==

asymmetrically strengthened glass articles, methods for producing the same, and use of the articles in portable electronic device is disclosed. the asymmetrically strengthened glass articles include glass articles having a deeper compressive stress layer in a thicker portion of the glass article. using a budgeted amount of compressive stress and tensile stress, asymmetric chemical strengthening is optimized for the utility of a glass article. in some aspects, the strengthened glass article can be designed for reduced damage, or damage propagation, when dropped.



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