Full perimeter chemical strengthening of substrates
Granted 8 Dec 2015 · 10 office actions
Assignee: Apple Inc.
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Inventors: John Z. Zhong, Casey J. Feinstein · Examiner: Erin Snelting · AU 1741 · TC 1700
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Methods and apparatus for protecting the thin films during chemical and/or thermal edge strengthening treatment. In one embodiment, a portion of each individual sheet is laminated. Pairs of sheets are then sealed together such that the thin film sides face inward to form a thin film sandwich. In some embodiments, the sandwich in then immersed in a chemical strengthener. In other embodiments, a localized treatment is applied to the unstrengthened edges.
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| Type | Document | Date |
|---|---|---|
| related publication | US 20110005820 A1 | 13 Jan 2011 |
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