18588354. MANUFACTURING LINE, PROCESS, AND SINTERED ARTICLE simplified abstract (CORNING INCORPORATED)

MANUFACTURING LINE, PROCESS, AND SINTERED ARTICLE

Organization Name

CORNING INCORPORATED

Inventor(s)

Michael Edward Badding of Campbell NY (US)

William Joseph Bouton of Big Flats NY (US)

Jacqueline Leslie Brown of Lindley NY (US)

Timothy Joseph Curry of Orchard Park NY (US)

Roman E Hurny of West Seneca NY (US)

Lanrik Wayne Kester of Savona NY (US)

Thomas Dale Ketcham of Horseheads NY (US)

John Albert Olenick of Buffalo NY (US)

Kathleen Ritter Olenick of Buffalo NY (US)

Jeremy Paananen of Middleport NY (US)

Thomas Silverblatt of Amherst NY (US)

Dell Joseph St Julien of Watkins Glen NY (US)

Viswanathan Venkateswaran of Williamsville NY (US)

Nathan Michael Zink of Painted Post NY (US)

MANUFACTURING LINE, PROCESS, AND SINTERED ARTICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18588354 titled 'MANUFACTURING LINE, PROCESS, AND SINTERED ARTICLE

Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a method of manufacturing ceramic tape by directing a partially-sintered ceramic tape into a furnace, where the tape still contains at least 10% porosity. The tape is further sintered as it passes through the furnace, reducing the porosity.

• Grains of the ceramic are fused together in the partially-sintered tape.
• The tape retains at least 10% porosity by volume.
• The tape is conveyed through the furnace for further sintering.
• Porosity of the tape decreases during the further sintering process.

Potential Applications: 1. Manufacturing of ceramic components with controlled porosity. 2. Production of ceramic tapes for use in electronics, sensors, and fuel cells.

Problems Solved: 1. Controlling porosity in ceramic materials. 2. Enhancing the strength and properties of ceramic tapes.

Benefits: 1. Improved control over the porosity of ceramic tapes. 2. Enhanced mechanical properties of ceramic components. 3. Increased efficiency in manufacturing processes.

Commercial Applications: Ceramic tape manufacturing for industries such as electronics, aerospace, and energy storage.

Questions about Ceramic Tape Manufacturing: 1. How does controlling porosity in ceramic tapes impact their performance? 2. What are the key advantages of using partially-sintered ceramic tapes in manufacturing processes?

Frequently Updated Research: Ongoing research on optimizing the sintering process for ceramic tapes to achieve specific porosity levels and properties.

Original Abstract Submitted

A method of manufacturing ceramic tape includes a step of directing a tape of partially-sintered ceramic into a furnace. The tape is partially-sintered such that grains of the ceramic are fused to one another yet the tape still includes at least 10% porosity by volume, where the porosity refers to volume of the tape unoccupied by the ceramic. The method further includes steps of conveying the tape through the furnace and further sintering the tape as the tape is conveyed through the furnace. The porosity of the tape decreases during the further sintering step.