US3101147A
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Glass container inspecting apparatus
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-17
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1981-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Fry
- 👤 Albert F Uhlig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:39
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING THE SEALING SURFACE OF A GLASS CONTAINER FOR IREGULAR SURFACE FORMATIONS, A PHONOGRAPH-TYPE TRANSDUCER HAVING A NEEDLE FOR SLIDING CONTACT WITH SAID SURFACE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SURFACE WITH THE NEEDLE IN CONTACT THEREWITH, YIELDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SUCH CONTACT, REJECTION MECHANISM ACTUATING MEANS COMPRISING AN AMPLIFIER CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSDUCER, A CENTERING CONE ADJACENT THE NEEDLE, SAID CONE INSERTIBLE INTO THE CONTAINER JUST IN ADVANCE OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE NEEDLE AND SEALING SURFACE AND ROLLINGLY ENGAGING ONLY A MINOR SEGMENT OF A SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER TO INSURE PROPER CONTACT BETWEEN THE NEEDLE AND SEALING SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
IN APPARATUS FOR INSPECTING THE SEALING SURFACE OF A GLASS CONTAINER FOR IREGULAR SURFACE FORMATIONS, A PHONOGRAPH-TYPE TRANSDUCER HAVING A NEEDLE FOR SLIDING CONTACT WITH SAID SURFACE, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SURFACE WITH THE NEEDLE IN CONTACT THEREWITH, YIELDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SUCH CONTACT, REJECTION MECHANISM ACTUATING MEANS COMPRISING AN AMPLIFIER CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSDUCER, A CENTERING CONE ADJACENT THE NEEDLE, SAID CONE INSERTIBLE INTO THE CONTAINER JUST IN ADVANCE OF CONTACT BETWEEN THE NEEDLE AND SEALING SURFACE AND ROLLINGLY ENGAGING ONLY A MINOR SEGMENT OF A SURFACE OF THE CONTAINER TO INSURE PROPER CONTACT BETWEEN THE NEEDLE AND SEALING SURFACE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |