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Hermetically sealed glass package and method of fabrication

  • US 8,148,179 B2
  • Filed: 03/17/2010
  • Issued: 04/03/2012
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of forming a glass package comprising:

  • a) providing a sealing glass plate comprising a transition metal or rare earth element selected so that the sealing glass plate absorbs light at a predetermined wavelength;

    b) providing a glass substrate that does not absorb light at the predetermined wavelength;

    c) directing a laser beam comprising light at the predetermined wavelength onto a predetermined portion of the sealing glass-plate; and

    wherein the predetermined portion of the sealing glass plate absorbs light from the laser beam in an amount sufficient to heat the predetermined portion and form a hermetic seal connecting the sealing glass plate and the glass substrate plate.

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