Simulated etched glass window and method
First Claim
1. In an insulated glass window including two spaced apart inner and outer panes of glass with aligned outer edges around an enclosed space and each pane having an inside and outside surface and a sealing strip adjacent the outer edges and on the inside surfaces between the panel, spacers adjacent the sealing strip within the enclosed space with perforations facing the enclosed space and a drying agent in the enclosed space which removes moisture from the enclosed space the improvement for simulating etched glass which comprises:
- a small amount of dried ink and a clear varnish mixture which adheres to the glass provided on the inside surface of the inner or outer pane as a translucent appearing, frosted design, wherein the varnish constitutes at least about 99 percent by volume of the mixture wherein the enclosed space is substantially free of moisture which affects the dried mixture exposed to the enclosed space.
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Abstract
A simulated etched glass window (10) which is applied on a glass pane (11 and/or 12) using a unique liquid mixture of an ink and varnish and dried to form a design (13). An insulated glass window with the design is particularly described. The design visually duplicates true etched glass and strengthens the glass pane.
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15 Claims
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1. In an insulated glass window including two spaced apart inner and outer panes of glass with aligned outer edges around an enclosed space and each pane having an inside and outside surface and a sealing strip adjacent the outer edges and on the inside surfaces between the panel, spacers adjacent the sealing strip within the enclosed space with perforations facing the enclosed space and a drying agent in the enclosed space which removes moisture from the enclosed space the improvement for simulating etched glass which comprises:
a small amount of dried ink and a clear varnish mixture which adheres to the glass provided on the inside surface of the inner or outer pane as a translucent appearing, frosted design, wherein the varnish constitutes at least about 99 percent by volume of the mixture wherein the enclosed space is substantially free of moisture which affects the dried mixture exposed to the enclosed space. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. In a method for forming an insulated glass window including two spaced apart inner and outer panes of glass with aligned outer edges around an enclosed space and each pane having an inside and outside surface and a sealing strip adjacent the outer edges and on the inside surfaces between the panes, spacers adjacent the sealing strip within the enclosed space with perforations facing the enclosed space and a drying agent in the spacer which removes moisture from the enclosed space, the improvement for simulating etched glass which comprises:
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(a) applying a small amount of a liquid ink and clear varnish mixture which adheres to the glass pane on the inside surface of at least one of the inner or outer panes to provide a translucent appearing, frosted design; (b) drying the liquid mixture on the pane to form a dried mixture which adheres to the glass pane, wherein the varnish constitutes at least about 99 percent by volume of the mixture and wherein the sealing strip is unaffected by the dried mixture over time; and (c) forming the insulated glass window wherein the enclosed space is substantially free of moisture which affects the dried mixture exposed to the enclosed space. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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