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US3249224A
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Detecting crizzles in hollow glass containers
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1963-02-27
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1983-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert F Uhlig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:22
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/84; G01N21/88; G01N21/90; G01N21/9054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
242 words
AN APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CRIZZLES AND SIMILAR DEFECTS IN THE FINISH OF HOLLOW GLASS CONTAINERS WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND ROTATING SAID CONTAINER ABOUT ITS AXIS, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A FIRST BEAM AT A FIRST POINT ON THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO A RADIAL PLANE THEREOF, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A SECOND BEAM AT A SECOND POINT SPACED FROM THE FIRST POINT ON THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO A RADIAL PLANE, SAID FIRST AND SECOND BEAMS BEING AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO ONE ANOTHER AND AT AN ACUTE ANGLE VERTICALLY TO ONE ANOTHER, LIGHT SENSITIVE CELL MEANS POSITIONED IN CLOSED PROXIMITY TO THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER BETWEEN THE BEAMS, SAID CELL MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SOLAR CELLS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL AND DEFINING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT LIGHT SENSITIVE CONTACT SURFACE POSITIONED WITH ITS PLANE AT SUBSTANTIALLY A RIGHT ANGLE TO A RADIAL PLANE OF THE CONTAINER, SAID LIGHT SENSITIVE CONTACT SURFACE HAVING A WIDTH AT LEAST EQUAL TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE WIDTH OF THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ENERGIZATION OF SAID CELL MEANS FOR CAUSING A REJECT SIGNAL, MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FINISH AND SAID CELL MEANS FOR PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF DISTINCT PATHS FOR THE REFLECTED PORTION OF THE LIGHT FROM THE FINISH TO THE CELL, SAID LAST MENTIONED MEANS COMPRISING A HOUSING MEMBER PROVIDED WITH SLOTS HAVING A CROSS-SECTIONAL DIMENSION SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE LENGTH THEREOF.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
242 words
AN APPARATUS FOR DETECTING CRIZZLES AND SIMILAR DEFECTS IN THE FINISH OF HOLLOW GLASS CONTAINERS WHICH COMPRISES MEANS FOR SUPPORTING AND ROTATING SAID CONTAINER ABOUT ITS AXIS, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A FIRST BEAM AT A FIRST POINT ON THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO A RADIAL PLANE THEREOF, MEANS FOR DIRECTING A SECOND BEAM AT A SECOND POINT SPACED FROM THE FIRST POINT ON THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO A RADIAL PLANE, SAID FIRST AND SECOND BEAMS BEING AT AN ACUTE ANGLE TO ONE ANOTHER AND AT AN ACUTE ANGLE VERTICALLY TO ONE ANOTHER, LIGHT SENSITIVE CELL MEANS POSITIONED IN CLOSED PROXIMITY TO THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER BETWEEN THE BEAMS, SAID CELL MEANS COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SOLAR CELLS CONNECTED IN PARALLEL AND DEFINING A SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT LIGHT SENSITIVE CONTACT SURFACE POSITIONED WITH ITS PLANE AT SUBSTANTIALLY A RIGHT ANGLE TO A RADIAL PLANE OF THE CONTAINER, SAID LIGHT SENSITIVE CONTACT SURFACE HAVING A WIDTH AT LEAST EQUAL TO SUBSTANTIALLY THE WIDTH OF THE FINISH OF THE CONTAINER, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE ENERGIZATION OF SAID CELL MEANS FOR CAUSING A REJECT SIGNAL, MEANS POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FINISH AND SAID CELL MEANS FOR PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF DISTINCT PATHS FOR THE REFLECTED PORTION OF THE LIGHT FROM THE FINISH TO THE CELL, SAID LAST MENTIONED MEANS COMPRISING A HOUSING MEMBER PROVIDED WITH SLOTS HAVING A CROSS-SECTIONAL DIMENSION SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE LENGTH THEREOF.
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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 |