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Apparatus for severing glass articles by thermal shock
Assignee: FERGUSON FABRICATION Co
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Filing: 1963-02-06
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Granted: 1965-11-02
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Expires: 1983-02-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:56
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B33/00; C03B33/09; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/304
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
APPARATUS FOR CUTTING ARTICLES HAVING IRREGULAR SHAPE FROM SHEET GLASS STOCK, COMPRISING: TRANSFERRAL MEANS FOR REMOVING STOCK IN INDIVIDUAL GLASS STOCK ELEMENTS FROM STORAGE TO PROVIDE AN INTERMITTENT FLOW OF MATERIAL AT A CONTROLLABLE RATE; MEANS FOR CONVEYING SAID STOCK TO A LOCATION FOR CUTTING, AND MEANS FOR SERVING THE ARTICLE TO A PREDETERMINED SHAPE FROM SAID STOCK AND INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUALLY FORMABLE ELEMENTS EACH HAVING FLEXIBLE AND BENDABLE PORTIONS ADAPTED TO SET A PRESCRIBED SHAPE AND FORMING A COMPOSITE OUTLINE OF THE ARTICLE TO BE SERVED FROM SAID STOCK, AND MEANS FOR COMMUNICATING THERMAL SHOCK TO THE STOCK THROUGH SAID FORMABLE ELEMENTS AND THEREBY EFFECTING SEVERANCE OF THE ARTICLE HAVING THE OUTLINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT DEFINED BY SAID COMPLEMENTARY ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
APPARATUS FOR CUTTING ARTICLES HAVING IRREGULAR SHAPE FROM SHEET GLASS STOCK, COMPRISING: TRANSFERRAL MEANS FOR REMOVING STOCK IN INDIVIDUAL GLASS STOCK ELEMENTS FROM STORAGE TO PROVIDE AN INTERMITTENT FLOW OF MATERIAL AT A CONTROLLABLE RATE; MEANS FOR CONVEYING SAID STOCK TO A LOCATION FOR CUTTING, AND MEANS FOR SERVING THE ARTICLE TO A PREDETERMINED SHAPE FROM SAID STOCK AND INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF INDIVIDUALLY FORMABLE ELEMENTS EACH HAVING FLEXIBLE AND BENDABLE PORTIONS ADAPTED TO SET A PRESCRIBED SHAPE AND FORMING A COMPOSITE OUTLINE OF THE ARTICLE TO BE SERVED FROM SAID STOCK, AND MEANS FOR COMMUNICATING THERMAL SHOCK TO THE STOCK THROUGH SAID FORMABLE ELEMENTS AND THEREBY EFFECTING SEVERANCE OF THE ARTICLE HAVING THE OUTLINE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THAT DEFINED BY SAID COMPLEMENTARY ELEMENTS.
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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) | 1968-11-01 | 1969-05-03 | 1969-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-01 | 1973-05-03 | 1973-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-01 | 1977-05-03 | 1977-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |