Simple, safe, and eco-friendly heat treatment method to remove scratches from glass surfaces
- Summary
- Shane Hong, Ph.D.
- Technology Benefits
- Repairs scratched glass quickly and easilyReduces waste and material cost due to replacement glassRetains optical and structural integrity of the glassTechnology can be made into a portable unitMethod is Non-toxic, non-reactive, and environmentally friendlyAssociated labor costs are minimalPatent information:Patent Issued (US 6,877,341)
- Technology Application
- Windshield manufacturing and other glass manufacturing processesRepair of glass end use applications (e.g. automotive, aircraft, subway car)Other materials that can be similarly damaged and repaired without compromising material integrity
- Detailed Technology Description
- Shane Hong, Ph.D.
- *Abstract
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- *Inquiry
- Teresa FazioColumbia Technology VenturesTel: (212) 854-8444Email: TechTransfer@columbia.edu
- *IR
- M00-071
- *Principal Investigator
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- *Publications
- SeonChan Jun, Shane Y. Hong. Transit Scratchitti Removal and Glass Resurfacing by Controlled Fire Polishing. JSME International Journal, Vol. 49, Issue 3, 2006, pp. 468-477.
- *Web Links
- USPTO: US 6,877,341
- Country/Region
- USA

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