CA1175224A - Simulated stained and leaded glass windows - Google Patents
Simulated stained and leaded glass windowsInfo
- Publication number
- CA1175224A CA1175224A CA000396504A CA396504A CA1175224A CA 1175224 A CA1175224 A CA 1175224A CA 000396504 A CA000396504 A CA 000396504A CA 396504 A CA396504 A CA 396504A CA 1175224 A CA1175224 A CA 1175224A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- pane
- adhesive
- coatings
- lead strips
- process recited
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
Landscapes
- Joining Of Glass To Other Materials (AREA)
- Laminated Bodies (AREA)
Abstract
ABSTRACT
A method of decorating, preferably simulating, stained and leaded glass windows including bonding lead strips to a pane of glass or plastic to form design segments, and bonding coatings to the pane coincidental with the design segments to simulate colored glass and the simulated stained and leaded glass structure produced by the method.
A method of decorating, preferably simulating, stained and leaded glass windows including bonding lead strips to a pane of glass or plastic to form design segments, and bonding coatings to the pane coincidental with the design segments to simulate colored glass and the simulated stained and leaded glass structure produced by the method.
Description
~7~
SIMVLATED STAINED AND LEADED GLASS WINDOWS
TECHNICI~ E~IE:LI) This invention relates generally to decorative windows and, more speciEically, to decorâtive windows simulatin~ the appeârance of stained and leaded glass.
~`
95i~
BACKGROUND
Stained and leaded glass has enjoyed a popularity for generations, Its inherent beauty and durability have graced the ancient cathedrals and buildings of state and, recently, has been the object of renewed interest for use in commercial and residential structures.
As the original stained and leaded glass technique involved time consuming and arduous processes, modern and simpler methods have been developed. However~ the modern processes for pxoducing "authentic" stained and leaded gla~s continue to require the cuttîng of individual segments of colored glass and the joining o~
such segments with grooved lead strips or came. The extensive use o~ came, especially in a window embodying an intricate design, results in a loss of structural integrity since the lead adds to the weight of the window and coincidentally makes the window pliable along each lead line. Thus, "authentic" stained and leaded glass windows which are of moderate to large size must be externally supported, ~or example, by metallic bars, which detract~ from the beauty of the desiqn. In addition, "auth~ntic" stained and leaded qlass is un~uitable for curved surface~ or environments "tr which are exposed to extreme or frequent vibrations.
Also, even the modern method of producing "authentic"
stained and leaded glass is labor intensive and, thus, economically prohibitive for many applications, especially where large windows are desired.
In the construction of new buildings in particular, "authentic~ stained and leaded glass is generally unsuitable for many windvws as building codes frequently specify single pane tempered or plate glass for entry ways and windows installled in bearing walls.
The segmented nature of the "authentic" windows is, thus, clearly prohibited. Moreover, tempered glass cannot be scored and broken In-the manner required by such traditional techniques.
As a result of the above disadvantages, many attempts have been made to simulate stained and leaded glass.
Such prior art techniques variously involve ~oloring clear glass panes using pain~s~ varnishes, colored gelatin, acetate, cellophane, and tissue paper and involve simulated lead joints of adhesive-backed lead strips or lead emulsions brushed or squeezed onto the glass. However, no known slmulated stained and leaded r ~
5;~4 glass technique results in the permanence and beauty of "authentic" stained and leaded glass while producing a structurally sound window suitable for use in large sizes, in curved windows, and in locations exposed to vibrations, or permitting the production to be applied to a window in place, without its removal.
`.. ..", h ..~
~7~
5 ~'~
BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a simulated stained and leaded glass window structure comprising: a. a pane of substantially clear glass or plastic having a smooth front side and a smooth reverse side; b. a plurali-ty of lead strips adhered to one of the side of the pane and forming closed design segments thereof; c. a plurality of plastic film coatings also affixed to one of the sdes of the pane coinciding with the closed design segments and imparting color thereto; and d.
pressure sensitive adhesive interposed between and bonding together the pane and the coatings.
According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a process for producing a simulated stained and leaded glass structure from a pane of glass or plastic having a front side and a reverse side comprising the steps of: a. providing at least one sheet of polyester material with a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof; b. covering the adhesive on said one side of said polyester material with a lubrucant having no solvency for said adhesive whereby the adhesive is temporarily rendered inactive; c. positioning said one side of said sheet to said pane and sliding it thereon until it coincides with the predetermined design segment on one side thereof; d.
removing said lubricant by squeezing said sheets against the pane whereby said sheet is permanently bonded to the said pane; and e. adhering extruded lead strips to the one side of the pane thereby enclosing said design segment.
Thus, in order to provide simulated stained and leaded 7.r~ 2 5a glass windows embodying permanence and structural inte-grity, the invention uses lead strips which are coated with adhesive and applied to a clear glass or plastic pane to define closed areas of a selected pattern, and painted or pigmented polyester film is coated with adhesive and applied to the opposite side of tlle glass or plastic pane. Additionally, lead strips may then be applied to the second side of the pane coinciding with the original lead strips.
The lead strips, since they do not separate tha pane into small segments and, therefore, add rather than detract from structural integrity of the pane. The polyester film, after being applied with adhesive, be-comes permanently affixed to the pane and, coincidentally, becomes a bonding media which minimizes shattering should the pane be broken, and which insulates the pane and redùces its transmission of ultra-violet sun rays.
SIMVLATED STAINED AND LEADED GLASS WINDOWS
TECHNICI~ E~IE:LI) This invention relates generally to decorative windows and, more speciEically, to decorâtive windows simulatin~ the appeârance of stained and leaded glass.
~`
95i~
BACKGROUND
Stained and leaded glass has enjoyed a popularity for generations, Its inherent beauty and durability have graced the ancient cathedrals and buildings of state and, recently, has been the object of renewed interest for use in commercial and residential structures.
As the original stained and leaded glass technique involved time consuming and arduous processes, modern and simpler methods have been developed. However~ the modern processes for pxoducing "authentic" stained and leaded gla~s continue to require the cuttîng of individual segments of colored glass and the joining o~
such segments with grooved lead strips or came. The extensive use o~ came, especially in a window embodying an intricate design, results in a loss of structural integrity since the lead adds to the weight of the window and coincidentally makes the window pliable along each lead line. Thus, "authentic" stained and leaded glass windows which are of moderate to large size must be externally supported, ~or example, by metallic bars, which detract~ from the beauty of the desiqn. In addition, "auth~ntic" stained and leaded qlass is un~uitable for curved surface~ or environments "tr which are exposed to extreme or frequent vibrations.
Also, even the modern method of producing "authentic"
stained and leaded glass is labor intensive and, thus, economically prohibitive for many applications, especially where large windows are desired.
In the construction of new buildings in particular, "authentic~ stained and leaded glass is generally unsuitable for many windvws as building codes frequently specify single pane tempered or plate glass for entry ways and windows installled in bearing walls.
The segmented nature of the "authentic" windows is, thus, clearly prohibited. Moreover, tempered glass cannot be scored and broken In-the manner required by such traditional techniques.
As a result of the above disadvantages, many attempts have been made to simulate stained and leaded glass.
Such prior art techniques variously involve ~oloring clear glass panes using pain~s~ varnishes, colored gelatin, acetate, cellophane, and tissue paper and involve simulated lead joints of adhesive-backed lead strips or lead emulsions brushed or squeezed onto the glass. However, no known slmulated stained and leaded r ~
5;~4 glass technique results in the permanence and beauty of "authentic" stained and leaded glass while producing a structurally sound window suitable for use in large sizes, in curved windows, and in locations exposed to vibrations, or permitting the production to be applied to a window in place, without its removal.
`.. ..", h ..~
~7~
5 ~'~
BRIEF STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION
According to one aspect of the invention there is provided a simulated stained and leaded glass window structure comprising: a. a pane of substantially clear glass or plastic having a smooth front side and a smooth reverse side; b. a plurali-ty of lead strips adhered to one of the side of the pane and forming closed design segments thereof; c. a plurality of plastic film coatings also affixed to one of the sdes of the pane coinciding with the closed design segments and imparting color thereto; and d.
pressure sensitive adhesive interposed between and bonding together the pane and the coatings.
According to another aspect of the invention there is provided a process for producing a simulated stained and leaded glass structure from a pane of glass or plastic having a front side and a reverse side comprising the steps of: a. providing at least one sheet of polyester material with a pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof; b. covering the adhesive on said one side of said polyester material with a lubrucant having no solvency for said adhesive whereby the adhesive is temporarily rendered inactive; c. positioning said one side of said sheet to said pane and sliding it thereon until it coincides with the predetermined design segment on one side thereof; d.
removing said lubricant by squeezing said sheets against the pane whereby said sheet is permanently bonded to the said pane; and e. adhering extruded lead strips to the one side of the pane thereby enclosing said design segment.
Thus, in order to provide simulated stained and leaded 7.r~ 2 5a glass windows embodying permanence and structural inte-grity, the invention uses lead strips which are coated with adhesive and applied to a clear glass or plastic pane to define closed areas of a selected pattern, and painted or pigmented polyester film is coated with adhesive and applied to the opposite side of tlle glass or plastic pane. Additionally, lead strips may then be applied to the second side of the pane coinciding with the original lead strips.
The lead strips, since they do not separate tha pane into small segments and, therefore, add rather than detract from structural integrity of the pane. The polyester film, after being applied with adhesive, be-comes permanently affixed to the pane and, coincidentally, becomes a bonding media which minimizes shattering should the pane be broken, and which insulates the pane and redùces its transmission of ultra-violet sun rays.
2~
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
The invention may be more fully appreciated from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment thereof taken in conjunction with the appended drawings wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a plan view oE a window pane embodying this invention.
FIGURE 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 o~
FIGURE 1.
FIGVRE 3 is a s2ctional view simul~r to FIGURE 2 showing an alternative embodiment.
; .- .. ........ _ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referxing now to FIGURES 1 and 2, a glass or plastic pane 10 may be seen to be divided into a plurality of closed segments 15 by strips 20. The pane 10 may be any smooth transparent surface and may be in any accessible location. Permissible materials of const~uction of the pane 10 include tempered r double strength, safety plate and frosted glass. Other sheet materials of plastics, such as polycarbonate, poly Imethyl-methacrylate), etc. r can also be used or pane 10. In applying the techniques as taught herein, removal of the pane 10 ~rom its mounting is unnecessary. In addition, while a-flat planar surace is shown, the pane 10 may incorporate curved surfaces as found, for example, in vehicle windows and domed skyli~hts. For illustrative purposest each pane lQ
will be assumed to incorporate a front slde 11 and a reverse side 12~
The strips 20 can be metal or simulated-metal strips, preferably lead; however, brass or copper can also be used. Plas~ic~ which simulate metal can al90 be used as polyurethanes, hard synthetic rubber~ etc.
74~
The strips 20 are preferably extruded from pure lead or, alternatively, extruded using a lead alloy containing approximately tin and antimony, whi~h alloy has a comparatively slower rate of oxidation. The lead or lead alloy strips 20 may be of various widths depending upon the desired esthetic effect and are preferably approximately 0.022 inch thick with one flat side.
The coating 30 is a film or sheet material. While polyester film is preferred~ other sheet materials can be used for special effects, e.g., metal films, such as copper or brass.
Any or all of the design seg~ents can also simulate beveled slass by selection of a transparent coating having a substantial thickness, e.gO r a glass, polycarbonate or poly~methylmethacrylate) sheet up to about 1/4 inch ~hick and having beveled edges. A
jeweled glas~ appearance can also be ~imulated in one or more of the dQsign seqments by applying one or more flat-sided shapes or transparent ma~erlal such as glass, polycarbonate or poly (methylacrylate). The exterior ~urace o these shapes can be ~acetedt or have a smooth curvature. These shape~ can be applied ~7~
with or without coating 30 and are similarly secured with a pressure sensitive adhesiveO
Each segment 15 of the design may be variously colored by the addition of a painted or tinted coating 30 applied to the reverse side 12 of the pane 10 with the edges of the coating 30 coinciding with the lead strips 20 de~ining the segment 15.
The coating 30 is a flexible, transparent or translucent pla3 ic such as vinyl or polyester resins, preferably formed of a polyester sheet approximately one mil or thicker sold commercially under the trademark MYLAR~ Interposed between the pane 10 and the coating 30 is an adhesive 31 which greatly adds to the permanance of the simula~ed stained and leaded glass window and, in addition, imparts shatter proof characteristics to the pane 10.
The adhesive 31 is a waterproof, pressure sensitive adhesive applied as a layer to the coating 30.
Preferably, the adhe~ive is a polyester, which may or may not contain a terephthalate component. Fox example, the adhe ive layer may be polyethylene isophthalate or polyethylene hexadydro~tereph~halate;
5~
or it may be a copolyester of ethylene terephthalate/ethylene isophthalate, or a copolyester of ethylene terephthalate/ethylene hexahydro-terephthalate~ or a copolyester of ethylene isophthalate and ethylene hexahydro-terephthalate, or a copolyester of ethylene terephthalate, ethylene isophthalate and ethylene hexahydro-terephthalate.
As shown in FIGURE 3, a second lead strip 25 may be applied to the reverse side 12 o the pane 10 coincidentally with the first lead strip 20. This embodiment would commonly be preferred where the pane 10 is routinely viewed from both the front 11 and reverse sides 12-.
In the assembly of a simulated stained and leaded glass window, the pane 10 is first scrupulously cleaned and a decorative de~ign is drawn directly upon the pane 10. Alternatively, a design drawn on paper may be temporarily taped to the reverse side 12 of the pane 10. Next, an appropriate adhesive 21 is applied to the flat side of the first lead ~trips 20. The adhesive 21 is preferably either clear, silver~gray, or black depending upon ~he esthetlc e~ect de~ired. The lead may then be stretched to remove any kinks and undesired ~52~
bends and then laid upon the front side 11 of the pane 10 covering the previously drawn lines of the design.
A wooden tool, not shown, having a concave contour similar to the convex exposed side of the lead strips 20 is preferably utili2ed to urge the lead strips 20 firmly onto the pane 10 thus removing all entrapped air pockets and sealing the edges of the ~trips 20~ Excess adhesive 21 may be removed by wiping with solvent, which can also remove any oxidation from the lead strips 20.
The next step involves applying the polyester coating 30 to the oppo~ite side 12 of the pane 10 to simulate the appearance o colored glass. A sheet o~ polyester coating 30 must be cho~en which equals or exceeds all the dimensions of the de~ign section 15 to be colored.
Polyester films which are coated with waterproof adhesives are commerclally a~ailable~ or alternatively, the waterproof adhesive 31 can be brushed, sprayed or rollèd onto one side o the coating 30. A lubricant that exhibit~ little or no solvency for the adhesive, such as a soap solution must then be bru~hed, sprayed or rolled onto the ~ame side of the polyester coating 30~ The soap solution, not shown in the drawing, neutralizes the adhesive 31 and allow3 the coating 30 to be positioned upon the reverse side 12 of the pane 10 where it may be slid into position opposite the appropriate design segment 15, where the coating 30 is then trimmed with a razor blade to match t~e edges of the coating 30 with the lead strips 20 of the design segment 15~ Alternatively, the coatings can be pre-cut to fit each design segment, particularly, where a standard design with die cut coating films is used, The soap solution is then removed by pressing the coating 30 firmly against the pane 10 with a squeegee or similar tool, not shown in the drawing. Thus, the adhesive 31 permanently bonds the coating 30 to the pane 10.
From the discussion, it is clear that a polyester coating 30 tinted with impregnated pigment may be used to produce the desired color for each design segment 15. In addition, the polyester coatinig 30 may be painted, preferably by a silk screening process, prior to being applied to the pane 1~ as discu~sed previously. The use of silk screening allows a broad range of effects including the 3imulation of "opaque"
or translucent stained glass. This particular effect is enhanced by the use of ~frosted" polyester~ ~ third method of producing the desired color when utllizing the techniques of this invention involves the use of pigmented adhesive 31 which again allows for a wide range of esthetic effects and colors.
For simulated stained and leaded glass windows which are to be viewed from both the front side 11 and re~erse side 12, second lead strlps 25 may be applied to the reverse side 12 o~ the pane 10 using additional adhesive 26, whereby the second lead strips may be spatially loca~ed to coincide with the first lead strips 20. The use of second lead strips 25 is particularly desirable when the adhesive 21 used to secure the first lead strips 20 is black. If the polyester coating 30 used is of the painted type, as discussed above, it is preferable to utilize a transparent polyester coating, not shown in the drawing, similarly applied and covering the first coating 30 prior to attaching the second lead strips 25 so as to assure a permanent bond for the second lead strips 25.
S2~
1~
Using these techniques, there have been produced simulated stained and leaded glass for windows in vehicles where curvatures and vibrations make traditional s~ained and leaded gla~s techniques inapplicable. Also, large stained and leaded ~lass panes have been decorated where external supports are impractical or where building codes require a single pane as, for example, in a standard sliding glass door.
It has been found that the time required to produce a simulated stained and leaded glass window utilizing the techniques as described above is a fraction of the time which would be required were the more traditional came method to be used.
The invention can aiso be practiced more quickly than prior methods o painting glass to simulate colored glassr since the method isn't interrupted to permit paint coatings to dry and there is no need to mask off areas o the glass before applying coatings 30.
The pressure sensitive adhesive has an excellent adhesion and provides a permanent bonding of the coating 30, where its peel strength exceeds its tear strength. The coating, particularly the polyester coating provides greater adhesion ~or paints ~han does a glass surface and the stability of the coating increases with weathering and ageO
It is understood that the embodiment described above is merely an example of the app~ication of the principles o this invention. Additional embodiments may be devi~ed by those skilled in ~he art without departing from the spirlt or scope of the invention.
. ~ . .- . . . ." - , .. , . , ~
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING
The invention may be more fully appreciated from the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment thereof taken in conjunction with the appended drawings wherein:
FIGURE 1 is a plan view oE a window pane embodying this invention.
FIGURE 2 is a sectional view taken along line 2-2 o~
FIGURE 1.
FIGVRE 3 is a s2ctional view simul~r to FIGURE 2 showing an alternative embodiment.
; .- .. ........ _ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
Referxing now to FIGURES 1 and 2, a glass or plastic pane 10 may be seen to be divided into a plurality of closed segments 15 by strips 20. The pane 10 may be any smooth transparent surface and may be in any accessible location. Permissible materials of const~uction of the pane 10 include tempered r double strength, safety plate and frosted glass. Other sheet materials of plastics, such as polycarbonate, poly Imethyl-methacrylate), etc. r can also be used or pane 10. In applying the techniques as taught herein, removal of the pane 10 ~rom its mounting is unnecessary. In addition, while a-flat planar surace is shown, the pane 10 may incorporate curved surfaces as found, for example, in vehicle windows and domed skyli~hts. For illustrative purposest each pane lQ
will be assumed to incorporate a front slde 11 and a reverse side 12~
The strips 20 can be metal or simulated-metal strips, preferably lead; however, brass or copper can also be used. Plas~ic~ which simulate metal can al90 be used as polyurethanes, hard synthetic rubber~ etc.
74~
The strips 20 are preferably extruded from pure lead or, alternatively, extruded using a lead alloy containing approximately tin and antimony, whi~h alloy has a comparatively slower rate of oxidation. The lead or lead alloy strips 20 may be of various widths depending upon the desired esthetic effect and are preferably approximately 0.022 inch thick with one flat side.
The coating 30 is a film or sheet material. While polyester film is preferred~ other sheet materials can be used for special effects, e.g., metal films, such as copper or brass.
Any or all of the design seg~ents can also simulate beveled slass by selection of a transparent coating having a substantial thickness, e.gO r a glass, polycarbonate or poly~methylmethacrylate) sheet up to about 1/4 inch ~hick and having beveled edges. A
jeweled glas~ appearance can also be ~imulated in one or more of the dQsign seqments by applying one or more flat-sided shapes or transparent ma~erlal such as glass, polycarbonate or poly (methylacrylate). The exterior ~urace o these shapes can be ~acetedt or have a smooth curvature. These shape~ can be applied ~7~
with or without coating 30 and are similarly secured with a pressure sensitive adhesiveO
Each segment 15 of the design may be variously colored by the addition of a painted or tinted coating 30 applied to the reverse side 12 of the pane 10 with the edges of the coating 30 coinciding with the lead strips 20 de~ining the segment 15.
The coating 30 is a flexible, transparent or translucent pla3 ic such as vinyl or polyester resins, preferably formed of a polyester sheet approximately one mil or thicker sold commercially under the trademark MYLAR~ Interposed between the pane 10 and the coating 30 is an adhesive 31 which greatly adds to the permanance of the simula~ed stained and leaded glass window and, in addition, imparts shatter proof characteristics to the pane 10.
The adhesive 31 is a waterproof, pressure sensitive adhesive applied as a layer to the coating 30.
Preferably, the adhe~ive is a polyester, which may or may not contain a terephthalate component. Fox example, the adhe ive layer may be polyethylene isophthalate or polyethylene hexadydro~tereph~halate;
5~
or it may be a copolyester of ethylene terephthalate/ethylene isophthalate, or a copolyester of ethylene terephthalate/ethylene hexahydro-terephthalate~ or a copolyester of ethylene isophthalate and ethylene hexahydro-terephthalate, or a copolyester of ethylene terephthalate, ethylene isophthalate and ethylene hexahydro-terephthalate.
As shown in FIGURE 3, a second lead strip 25 may be applied to the reverse side 12 o the pane 10 coincidentally with the first lead strip 20. This embodiment would commonly be preferred where the pane 10 is routinely viewed from both the front 11 and reverse sides 12-.
In the assembly of a simulated stained and leaded glass window, the pane 10 is first scrupulously cleaned and a decorative de~ign is drawn directly upon the pane 10. Alternatively, a design drawn on paper may be temporarily taped to the reverse side 12 of the pane 10. Next, an appropriate adhesive 21 is applied to the flat side of the first lead ~trips 20. The adhesive 21 is preferably either clear, silver~gray, or black depending upon ~he esthetlc e~ect de~ired. The lead may then be stretched to remove any kinks and undesired ~52~
bends and then laid upon the front side 11 of the pane 10 covering the previously drawn lines of the design.
A wooden tool, not shown, having a concave contour similar to the convex exposed side of the lead strips 20 is preferably utili2ed to urge the lead strips 20 firmly onto the pane 10 thus removing all entrapped air pockets and sealing the edges of the ~trips 20~ Excess adhesive 21 may be removed by wiping with solvent, which can also remove any oxidation from the lead strips 20.
The next step involves applying the polyester coating 30 to the oppo~ite side 12 of the pane 10 to simulate the appearance o colored glass. A sheet o~ polyester coating 30 must be cho~en which equals or exceeds all the dimensions of the de~ign section 15 to be colored.
Polyester films which are coated with waterproof adhesives are commerclally a~ailable~ or alternatively, the waterproof adhesive 31 can be brushed, sprayed or rollèd onto one side o the coating 30. A lubricant that exhibit~ little or no solvency for the adhesive, such as a soap solution must then be bru~hed, sprayed or rolled onto the ~ame side of the polyester coating 30~ The soap solution, not shown in the drawing, neutralizes the adhesive 31 and allow3 the coating 30 to be positioned upon the reverse side 12 of the pane 10 where it may be slid into position opposite the appropriate design segment 15, where the coating 30 is then trimmed with a razor blade to match t~e edges of the coating 30 with the lead strips 20 of the design segment 15~ Alternatively, the coatings can be pre-cut to fit each design segment, particularly, where a standard design with die cut coating films is used, The soap solution is then removed by pressing the coating 30 firmly against the pane 10 with a squeegee or similar tool, not shown in the drawing. Thus, the adhesive 31 permanently bonds the coating 30 to the pane 10.
From the discussion, it is clear that a polyester coating 30 tinted with impregnated pigment may be used to produce the desired color for each design segment 15. In addition, the polyester coatinig 30 may be painted, preferably by a silk screening process, prior to being applied to the pane 1~ as discu~sed previously. The use of silk screening allows a broad range of effects including the 3imulation of "opaque"
or translucent stained glass. This particular effect is enhanced by the use of ~frosted" polyester~ ~ third method of producing the desired color when utllizing the techniques of this invention involves the use of pigmented adhesive 31 which again allows for a wide range of esthetic effects and colors.
For simulated stained and leaded glass windows which are to be viewed from both the front side 11 and re~erse side 12, second lead strlps 25 may be applied to the reverse side 12 o~ the pane 10 using additional adhesive 26, whereby the second lead strips may be spatially loca~ed to coincide with the first lead strips 20. The use of second lead strips 25 is particularly desirable when the adhesive 21 used to secure the first lead strips 20 is black. If the polyester coating 30 used is of the painted type, as discussed above, it is preferable to utilize a transparent polyester coating, not shown in the drawing, similarly applied and covering the first coating 30 prior to attaching the second lead strips 25 so as to assure a permanent bond for the second lead strips 25.
S2~
1~
Using these techniques, there have been produced simulated stained and leaded glass for windows in vehicles where curvatures and vibrations make traditional s~ained and leaded gla~s techniques inapplicable. Also, large stained and leaded ~lass panes have been decorated where external supports are impractical or where building codes require a single pane as, for example, in a standard sliding glass door.
It has been found that the time required to produce a simulated stained and leaded glass window utilizing the techniques as described above is a fraction of the time which would be required were the more traditional came method to be used.
The invention can aiso be practiced more quickly than prior methods o painting glass to simulate colored glassr since the method isn't interrupted to permit paint coatings to dry and there is no need to mask off areas o the glass before applying coatings 30.
The pressure sensitive adhesive has an excellent adhesion and provides a permanent bonding of the coating 30, where its peel strength exceeds its tear strength. The coating, particularly the polyester coating provides greater adhesion ~or paints ~han does a glass surface and the stability of the coating increases with weathering and ageO
It is understood that the embodiment described above is merely an example of the app~ication of the principles o this invention. Additional embodiments may be devi~ed by those skilled in ~he art without departing from the spirlt or scope of the invention.
. ~ . .- . . . ." - , .. , . , ~
Claims (18)
1. A simulated stained and leaded glass window structure comprising:
a. a pane of substantially clear glass or plastic having a smooth front side and a smooth reverse side;
b. a plurality of lead strips adhered to one of the side of the pane and forming closed design segments thereof;
c. a plurality of plastic film coatings also affixed to one of the sides of the pane coinciding with the closed design segments and imparting color thereto;
and d. pressure sensitive adhesive interposed between and bonding together the pane and the coatings.
a. a pane of substantially clear glass or plastic having a smooth front side and a smooth reverse side;
b. a plurality of lead strips adhered to one of the side of the pane and forming closed design segments thereof;
c. a plurality of plastic film coatings also affixed to one of the sides of the pane coinciding with the closed design segments and imparting color thereto;
and d. pressure sensitive adhesive interposed between and bonding together the pane and the coatings.
2. A structure according to claim 1 further comprising a plurality of second lead strips adhered to the reverse side of the pane in coincidental alignment with the lead strips adhered to the front side of the pane.
3. A structure according to claim 2 further comprising a second coating interposed between the coatings affixed to the reverse side of the pane and the second lead strips.
4. A structure according to claim 1 wherein the adhesive interposed between the pane and the coatings incorporates pigments imparting color to the closed design segments.
5. A structure according to claim 1 wherein the coatings compromise sheets of polyester film.
6. A structure according to claim 5 wherein at least one of the coatings incorporates pigments imparting color to the coating.
7. A structure according to claim 3 or claim 5 wherein the coatings affixed to the reverse side of the pane carry paint pigments imparting color to the coatings.
8. A process for producing a simulated stained and leaded glass structure from a pane of glass or plastic having a front side and a reverse side comprising the steps of:
a. providing at least one sheet of polyester material with pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof;
b. covering the adhesive on said one side of said polyester material with a lubricant having no solvency for said adhesive whereby the adhesive is temporarily rendered inactive;
c. positioning said one side of said sheet to said pane and sliding it thereon until it coincides with the predetermined design segment on one side thereof;
d. removing said lubricant by squeezing said sheets against the pane whereby said sheet is permanently bonded to the said pane; ab e. adhering extruded lead strips to the one side of the pane thereby enclosing said design segment.
a. providing at least one sheet of polyester material with pressure sensitive adhesive on one side thereof;
b. covering the adhesive on said one side of said polyester material with a lubricant having no solvency for said adhesive whereby the adhesive is temporarily rendered inactive;
c. positioning said one side of said sheet to said pane and sliding it thereon until it coincides with the predetermined design segment on one side thereof;
d. removing said lubricant by squeezing said sheets against the pane whereby said sheet is permanently bonded to the said pane; ab e. adhering extruded lead strips to the one side of the pane thereby enclosing said design segment.
9. The process recited in claim 8 wherein, said lead strips are adhered to said pane by an adhesive.
10. The process recited in claim 9 wherein, said lubricant is selected to be inert relative to the adhesive used with said lead strips.
11. The process recited in claim 10 wherein, said lubricant is formed of a soapy solution.
12. The process recited in claim 9 wherein, said sheet of polyester material is positioned adjacent said reverse side of said pane.
13. The process recited in claim 8 wherein, said pane is formed of substantially clear material.
14. The process recited in claim 8 wherein, said pane is substantially smooth on both the front and reverse sides.
15. The process recited in claim 8 including the step of, applying an adhesive to one side of said polyester material.
16. The process recited in claim 8 including the step of, adhering extruded lead strips to the reverse side of said pane in coincidence with the lead strips previously adhered to said front side of said pane.
17. The process recited in claim 8 wherein, said polyester material exhibits a predetermined color.
18. The process recited in claim 17 wherein, said sheet is permanently bonded to said pane in order to impart additional strength thereto.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000396504A CA1175224A (en) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-02-17 | Simulated stained and leaded glass windows |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000396504A CA1175224A (en) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-02-17 | Simulated stained and leaded glass windows |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1175224A true CA1175224A (en) | 1984-10-02 |
Family
ID=4122087
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000396504A Expired CA1175224A (en) | 1982-02-17 | 1982-02-17 | Simulated stained and leaded glass windows |
Country Status (1)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA1175224A (en) |
-
1982
- 1982-02-17 CA CA000396504A patent/CA1175224A/en not_active Expired
Similar Documents
| Publication | Publication Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| US4438165A (en) | Simulated stained and leaded glass windows | |
| US4335170A (en) | Simulated stained and leaded glass windows | |
| US4488919A (en) | Method for making simulated beveled and leaded glass window structure | |
| US6138433A (en) | Insulated glass unit window assembly including decorative thermoplastic sheet and method for forming | |
| US3420728A (en) | Window display and method of making the same | |
| DE69423466T2 (en) | Laminated glass with a visible (motif) pattern | |
| US3815263A (en) | Kit for making work of art having the appearance of a stained-glass window | |
| US5449426A (en) | Process for producing laminated ornamental glass | |
| JP2006142836A (en) | Simulated beveled glass applique | |
| US5306535A (en) | Decorative corner insert for window or door openings with contoured plastic resin laminated to glass forming the insert | |
| EP0085732A1 (en) | Simulated stained and leaded glass windows | |
| DE3212981A1 (en) | FORMING FOR MOTOR VEHICLES | |
| HUT63098A (en) | Wire glass | |
| US20020162288A1 (en) | Decorative stained glass and method | |
| US4560596A (en) | Decorative trim strips and process for making the same | |
| CA1175224A (en) | Simulated stained and leaded glass windows | |
| US6565948B1 (en) | Laminated ornamental glass | |
| EP0169509A2 (en) | Plate-like or rectangular parallelepipedum translucent construction element | |
| NZ199703A (en) | Simulated stained and leaded windows | |
| EP0447040B1 (en) | Manufacture of simulated lead lights | |
| GB2169239A (en) | Decorative laminated windows | |
| GB2371591A (en) | Imitation stained glass window | |
| GB2313144A (en) | Double glazed unit with internal vacuum formed bevelled sheet | |
| EP0686496A1 (en) | Laminated ornamental glass | |
| JPS6130849Y2 (en) |
Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKEC | Expiry (correction) | ||
| MKEX | Expiry |