Patent ID: 6217178
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: F24S,F28F,G02B,Y02E

Abstract:
A method for attaching a support to a reflector panel comprising:a. a panel made of glass or other transparent rigid material, said panel having a reflective material applied to one side, said reflective material being applied to the surface that is opposite the surface that is exposed to the light being reflected;b. a support, said support providing means for attaching the glass panel to a support structure;c. an adhesive material between the reflector panel and the support, said adhesive material attaching the support to the reflector panel,said method involving:a. Removing the reflective material in the area of attachment to expose the glass surface,b. Applying the adhesive to the glass, andc. Setting the support in the adhesivewhereby the support is attached by adhesive attached directly to the glass and to the support, rather than to the reflective materials and/or coatings and to the support.