Patent number: 7150165

Molten glass fining apparatus

Inventors:

  • Pitbladdo; Richard B.

Field of technology: Industrial Machinery and Processes

Patent granted on: Tue, 19 Dec 2006

Patent drawing

Abstract

The basic shape of the molten glass fining apparatus of the present invention is preferably either an elliptical or a somewhat rectangular shape such that the flow is more uniform and the bubbles have less distance to rise to the surface. A novel baffle design is also shown. The present invention improves the fining capability of the apparatus without increasing the cost of construction materials. In fact, the cost may be reduced.