ES1295328U - GLASS TABLEWARE ARTICLES FOR TABLE SERVICE WITH PHOSPHORESCENT EFFECT (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Glass tableware items for table service with a phosphorescent effect characterized by two sheets of transparent or translucent glass (1-3) and in which photoluminescent pigment (2) is encapsulated inside. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Glass tableware for table service with a phosphorescent effect

Technical sector

The field of application of the present invention falls within the sector of the professional gastronomic industry and for private use.

Background of the invention

The table service is an inseparable element in everything that concerns the HORECA sector (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafeterias), from its professional aspect, as well as in private use.

There are many materials and designs found on the market, most of them patented materials or registered industrial designs, but up to now no table service has been developed that, thanks to the photoluminescent pigment, incorporated in a process of fusing the glass, provide a table service with a phosphorescent effect, suitable for use and contact with food.

Explanation of the invention

The present invention refers to a photoluminescent tableware (Figure 2) that provides phosphorescent light with the possibility of different colors and continuously in semi-darkness or darkness.

Its photoluminescent pigment (2) allows, without the need for ultraviolet light or any other type of black light, the creation of a light effect, reflected through the glass of the plate itself.

This new development is achieved based on the fusing or layer fusion technique, but to which a serigraphic vehicle and a precise amount of photoluminescent pigment (2) are added between the two sheets of transparent or translucent glass (1-3). before placing them in a ceramic or fusing kiln. The result is a photoluminescent tableware (Figure 2) in which the photoluminescent pigment (2) is encapsulated which, after a few minutes of exposure to light, generates a colored light effect when exposed to a low intensity of light, penumbra or darkness. .

These photoluminescent pigments (2) do not need black or ultraviolet light to shine, they only transmit continuous light after being exposed to direct light for a few minutes. In addition, they have an unlimited useful life since there is no wear.

The phosphorescent effects can be varied depending on the granulometry and color of the pigment, as well as the finish, color of the base glass or thickness of the glass. Generally, this photoluminescent tableware (Figure 2) is made up of individual elements suitable for serving hot and cold food. The crockery can be washed in the dishwasher and is heat resistant up to 200°C.

Brief description of the drawings

Figure 1.- Shows a view of the transparent or translucent upper glass sheet (1) before being fused with the photoluminescent pigment (2) distributed over the transparent or translucent lower glass sheet (3) to which it has been applied With a brush, roller or spray, the serigraphic vehicle that allows fixing the photoluminescent pigment (2) to the lower transparent or translucent glass sheet (3).

Figure 2.- Shows a general view of the joined and fused piece, where it encapsulates the photoluminescent pigment (2) between the two sheets of transparent or translucent glass (1-3).

Preferred embodiment of the invention

The invention is explained in greater detail below with reference to a preferred embodiment also shown in the drawing.

The photoluminescent tableware (Figure 2) consists of: Transparent or translucent top glass sheet (1); Photoluminescent Pigment (2); Transparent or translucent lower glass sheet (3) of the same size or slightly smaller, but in the same way as the transparent or translucent upper glass sheet (1).

A serigraphic vehicle is applied to the lower transparent or translucent glass sheet (3) to prevent spreading of the photoluminescent pigment (2) during its application. Subsequently, and depending on the light intensity to be achieved, an exact amount per cm2 of photoluminescent pigment is calculated (2).

This proportion of photoluminescent pigment (2) is distributed evenly on the lower transparent or translucent glass sheet (3), sprinkling it directly or with the help of a stencil, and then the upper transparent or translucent glass sheet (1) is deposited on the top. transparent or translucent lower glass sheet (3).

The subjection and encapsulation of the photoluminescent pigment (2) is produced by means of heat fusion generated in the oven at a temperature higher than 700°C, which generates sufficient temperature to join the two sheets of transparent or translucent glass (1 -3) with each other, not allowing the photoluminescent pigment (2) to come into contact with the food or deteriorate during washing.

Although the invention has been described above, with reference to a preferred embodiment, it is clear that for a person skilled in the art, variants that fall within the scope of the appended claims will quickly arise.

Claims (3)

1. Glass tableware items for table service with a phosphorescent effect characterized by two sheets of transparent or translucent glass (1-3) and which encapsulates a photoluminescent pigment (2) inside. 2. Glass tableware items for table service with a phosphorescent effect according to claim 1, characterized by being able to be made in different finishes, sizes, shapes, textures and colors. 3. Glass tableware items for table service with a phosphorescent effect according to claim 1, characterized by sheets of transparent or translucent glass (1-3) that encapsulate photoluminescent pigment (2) being fused at a temperature above 700 degrees Celsius in ceramic or fusing kiln.