Here are a couple of links to the Apple sapphire patents: http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/displays-sapphire/ http://www.patentlyapple.com/patently-apple/2013/09/apple-invents-a-fusion-process-that-will-add-a-sapphire-laminate-layer-to-iphone-ipad-future-iwatch-cover-glass.html Here is a great article on Hyperion with photos of the machine: http://www.technologyreview.com/photoessay/530656/cheap-scratch-resistant-displays/ The laminated glass was released in Sept of 2013 during the end game of the negotiations....odd ??