US3202495A
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Apparatus for forming mouth portions of small glass containers
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-23
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1982-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zauner Otto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:15
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B23/00; C03B23/04; C03B23/09; C03B23/095
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
GLASSWORKING APPARATUS FOR FORMING INTERNAL SURFACES OF THE MOUTH PORTION OF GLASS CONTAINERS WITH REENTRANT CONTOURS COMPRISING A MANDREL MEMBER HAVING A HOLLOW BODY PORTION, A PAIR OF ARM MEMBERS MOUNTED IN PIVOTAL RELATION WITHIN SAID BODY PORTION, A PAIR OF SEMI-CIRCULAR FORMING ELEMENTS INDIVIDUALLY MOUNTED ON THE FREE ENEDS OF SAID ARM MEMBERS IN JUXTAPOSED RELATION PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY PORTION, AN EXPANSIBLE SLEEVE OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL DISPOSED BETWEEN AN INTERMEDIATE REGION OF SAID ARM MEMBERS IN CONTACTING RELATION WITH SAID ARM MEMBERS, VALVE MEANS FOR INTRODUCING PRESSURIZED FLUID INTO SAID EXPANSIBLE SLEEVE TO EFFECT EXPANSION OF SAID FORMING ELEMENTS AND FOR RELEASING FLUID FROM SAID EXPANSIBLE SLEEVE, SPRING MEANS FOR EFFECTING CONTRACTION OF SAID FORMING ELEMENTS UPON RELEASE OF SAID PRESSUREIZED FLUID FROM SAID SLEEVE, AND LIMITING MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE MAXIMUM EXPANSION OF SAID FORMING ELEMENTS.
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) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |