Patent ID: 6720089
Filing Date: 2004-04-13
Classification: B44C,C21D,C22C,C22F,E04F,Y10T

Abstract:
A titanium panel unit adapted for heat treatment in order to form a decorative, recrystallized area on the titanium panel, said unit comprising:a panel substantially quadrate in plan configuration and having an area to be decorated and a circumscribing margin about said area, said panel formed of substantially pure titanium; and a frame disposed substantially about said margin in order to inhibit movement of the margin during heat treatment, said frame comprising four frame elements interconnected to each other adjacent the corners of said quadrate panel, and in contact with said margin and formed of a material selected from the group consisting of high temperature ceramics and molybdenum, said frame further including stiffening elements secured to said frame proximal each of said corners.