US3086376A
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Apparatus for bending glass sheets
Assignee: Libbey Owens Ford Glass Co
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Filing: 1956-01-03
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1976-01-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank J Carson
- 👤 Jr Herbert A Leflet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:38
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B23/00; C03B23/02; C03B23/023; C03B23/025; C03B23/027; C03B23/0258; C03B40/00; C03B40/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
AN APPARATUS FOR USE IN BENDING GLASS SHEETS IN A HOT ATMOSPHERE INCLUDING A MOLD COMPRISING A SHAPING RAIL HAVING A SHAPING SURFACE CONFORMING IN ELEVATION TO THE SHAPE TO WHICH THE GLASS SHEETS ARE TO BE BENT AND WHOSE PROJECTED PERIPHERY DEFINES AN OPEN AREA, AND A FORAMINOUS HEAT ABSORBING MEMBER COMPRISING A GRID OF SPACED ROD-LIKE ELEMENTS FORMED WITH A SURFACE AREA GREATER THAN A SOLID MEMBER OF THE SAME DIMENSIONS AND HAVING A PORTION THEREOF WITHIN SAID AREA BELOW THE SHAPING SURFACE OF SAID SHAPING RAIL AND FACING AND DIRECTLY EXPOSED TO A SURFACE OF THE GLASS SHEET WHEN SUPPORTED ON SAID SHAPING SURFACE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |