EP 1083397 A1 20010314 - Method for reducing defects in ceramic tile production
Title (en)
Method for reducing defects in ceramic tile production
Title (de)
Methode zur Verringerung von Mängeln bei der Produktion keramischer Fliesen
Title (fr)
Méthode pour réduire les défauts dans la production de carreaux en céramique
Publication
Application
Priority
US 39229299 A 19990908
Abstract (en)
This invention is directed to a method for reducing product defects in the production of ceramic products during the firing process of the ceramic products. An oxidizing atmosphere is provided in a roller kiln furnace at the vicinity of the heating elements to sustain a heated oxidizing atmosphere. The ceramic product is passed through the vicinity of the oxidizing atmosphere for firing. The ceramic products are fired in the presence of the oxidizing atmosphere. <IMAGE>
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
CPC (source: EP)
F27B 9/2407 (2013.01); F27B 9/36 (2013.01)
Citation (search report)
- [X] US 4391585 A 19830705 - RILEY ERIC K [GB], et al
- [X] US 4329142 A 19820511 - DYER ANTHONY O
- [A] EP 0184749 A2 19860618 - LINDE AG [DE]
- [A] EP 0184175 A2 19860611 - LINDE AG [DE]
- [A] PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 018, no. 203 (M - 1590) 11 April 1994 (1994-04-11)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
ES IT PT
DOCDB simple family (publication)
EP 1083397 A1 20010314; EP 1083397 B1 20040324; BR 0004049 A 20010619; ES 2215596 T3 20041016; PT 1083397 E 20040831
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 00500199 A 20000907; BR 0004049 A 20000906; ES 00500199 T 20000907; PT 00500199 T 20000907