Enamelled Mineral Substrate And Method For Making Same

Patent No. EP4204373 (titled "Enamelled Mineral Substrate And Method For Making Same") was filed by Eurokera SNC on Oct 18, 2022. The application was issued on Jan 3, 2024.

Patent Summary

A mineral substrate with an inorganic enamel resistant to metallic friction, comprising a glass ceramic or colored glass substrate with a low coefficient of thermal expansion and resistance to thermal shock. The substrate features a decorative enamel with a total roughness value of less than 2 micrometers and a topographic slope of less than 1.4% at the enamel edge, providing improved resistance to metal marks and scratches from kitchen utensils. The enamel is manufactured using inkjet printing with a mineral ink and an inking rate of at least 45% and at most 85%.

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AMICAOct 2, 2024PRINZ & PARTNER MBB

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EP4204373

EUROKERA SNC
Application Number
EP22805827A
Filing Date
Oct 18, 2022
Status
Granted And Under Opposition
Dec 1, 2023
Publication Date
Jan 3, 2024