Apple inc. (20240327277). ASYMMETRIC CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING simplified abstract
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ASYMMETRIC CHEMICAL STRENGTHENING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Victor Luzzato of Santa Clara CA (US)
Christopher D. Prest of San Francisco CA (US)
Dale N. Memering of Langhome PA (US)
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.
