US3249223A
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Inspecting containers with lug finishes
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1963-09-25
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Johnson
- 👤 Benny B Mathias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:49
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
THE METHOD OF INSPECTING CONTAINERS HAVING INTERRUPTED HELICAL THREADS ON THE NECK FINISH THEREOF TO DETERMINE THE DIAMETER OF SAID CONTAINER AT SAID LUGS WHICH METHOD COMPRISES THE STEPS OF BRINGING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED DIAMETRALLY OPPOSED CONTACT MEMBERS INTO CONTACT WITH THE PERIPHERY OF SAID FINISH ADJACENT THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID HELICAL LUGS, CAUSING RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN THE CONTAINER AND SAID MEMBERS WHEREBY SAID CONTACT MEMBERS SUCCESSIVELY CONTACT THE UPPER ENDS OF SAID LUGS AND SAID NECK PROPER AND SAID MEMBERS WHEN IN CONTACT SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH THE RADIALLY OUTERMOST PORTIONS OF THE LUGS INDICATE THE DIAMETER OF SAID CONTAINER AT SAID LUGS, CREATING A CONDITIONING SIGNAL AS THE CONTACT MEMBERS ENGAGE SAID LUGS, AND CREATING A REJECT SIGNAL WHEN THE DIAMETER OF SAID LUGS AS DETERMINED BY SAID CONTACT MEMBERS VARIES FROM PREDETERMINED TOLERANCES AND ONLY DURING THE CONDITIONING SIGNALS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
CA662822A
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US2988219A
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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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |