Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal glaze composition for ceramic products
Patent 5807641 Issued on September 15, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 5, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 5, 2015. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent References 3853568 3909277 Alkaline earth metal silicate compositions for use in glass manufacture Patent #: 5422320 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 567155 filed on 12/05/1995US Classes:428/701, O-containing metal compound428/428, Next to another silicon containing layer428/432, Next to metal or compound thereof428/699, Next to second metal-compound-containing layer428/702, O-containing501/17, Frit plus material other than glass (e.g., color, opacifier, mill additions, etc.)501/19, Free metal as other material501/94, Refractory501/127Aluminum compound (e.g., clay, aluminium oxide, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Speer, Timothy M.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassB32B 017/00Foreign Application Priority Data1993-05-31 JPAbstractThe present invention provides an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal glaze composition for ceramic products formed by incorporating a silver-containing substance; and a refractory and/or glass composition. The present invention can be used in the manufacture of ceramic products requiring sanitary properties such as tile, sanitary earthenware, commodes, bath tubs and the like, and according to the present invention, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties can be effectively exhibited therein. In particular, the present invention can be used in sink basins, tile, commodes, bath tubs, and the like of hospitals, hotels and public facilities.Other References
Field of SearchFrit plus material other than glass (e.g., color, opacifier, mill additions, etc.)Titanium or zirconium compound as other material Free metal as other material Refractory Aluminum compound (e.g., clay, aluminium oxide, etc.) Clay containing (e.g., porcelain, earthenware, etc.) Next to another silicon containing layer Next to metal or compound thereof Next to second metal-compound-containing layer O-containing metal compound O-containing | |
