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US3218764A
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Forming short-length glass tubes, rods and the like
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-14
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1982-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas J Deeren
- 👤 Albert D Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:16
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B33/00; C03B33/06; B; B28; B28D; B28D7/00; B28D7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
THE METHOD OF CUTTING A MULTIPLICITY OF SHORT GLASS SECTIONS FROM LONG GLASS ELEMENTS WHICH COMPRISES ARRANGING A PLURALITY OF THE LNG GLASS ELEMENTS IN PARALLEL RELATION IN A BUNDLE, ENCLOSING THE BUNDLE WITH AT LEAST ONE EXTERIOR LAYER OF HEAT-SHRINKABLE PLASTIC FILM, SUBJECTING SAID FILM TO SUFFICIENT HEAT TO DREAW SAID LONG GLASS ELEMENTS INTO A TIGHTLY-RESTRAINED SOLID BODY, CUTTING SAID BODY ALONG TRANSVERSE LINES TO FORM SEGMENTAL SECTIONS CONTAINING UNIFORM SHORT-LENGTH MEMBERS SURROUNDED BY AN ENCIRCLING BAND OF PLASTIC FILM, AND SUBSEQUENTLY CLEANING SAID SEGMENTAL SECTIONS CONTAINING SAID SHORT-LENGTH MEMBERS WHILE RETAINED BY SAID ENCIRCLING BAND.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
THE METHOD OF CUTTING A MULTIPLICITY OF SHORT GLASS SECTIONS FROM LONG GLASS ELEMENTS WHICH COMPRISES ARRANGING A PLURALITY OF THE LNG GLASS ELEMENTS IN PARALLEL RELATION IN A BUNDLE, ENCLOSING THE BUNDLE WITH AT LEAST ONE EXTERIOR LAYER OF HEAT-SHRINKABLE PLASTIC FILM, SUBJECTING SAID FILM TO SUFFICIENT HEAT TO DREAW SAID LONG GLASS ELEMENTS INTO A TIGHTLY-RESTRAINED SOLID BODY, CUTTING SAID BODY ALONG TRANSVERSE LINES TO FORM SEGMENTAL SECTIONS CONTAINING UNIFORM SHORT-LENGTH MEMBERS SURROUNDED BY AN ENCIRCLING BAND OF PLASTIC FILM, AND SUBSEQUENTLY CLEANING SAID SEGMENTAL SECTIONS CONTAINING SAID SHORT-LENGTH MEMBERS WHILE RETAINED BY SAID ENCIRCLING BAND.
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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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |