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Photoinitiated optical adhesive and method for using same

  • US 9,573,346 B2
  • Filed: 07/17/2009
  • Issued: 02/21/2017
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/21/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method for bonding glass components comprising the steps of:

  • providing a first glass component having a first surface;

    placing a frame around a perimeter of the first surface of the first glass component so that the frame is in contact with the first glass component;

    sealing the first glass component and the frame with a sealant;

    allowing the sealant to cure;

    providing a mixture comprising two portions which can be combined to produce an index-matching optical adhesive, where at least one of the portions is encapsulated;

    pouring the mixture over the first surface of the first glass component and the frame;

    exposing the mixture to an ultraviolet light source to release the encapsulated portion;

    allowing the portions to mix and create an index-matching optical adhesive;

    placing a second glass component, having a first and second edge, such that the first edge is in contact with the frame and the second edge is elevated above the first glass component;

    holding the first edge in place while lowering the second edge of the second glass component until the second glass component is in contact with the frame; and

    allowing the index-matching optical adhesive to cure.

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