US3251707A
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Method and apparatus for decorating glassware
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1963-01-31
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Granted: 1966-05-17
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Expires: 1983-01-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Blank
- 👤 Jr Hal J Shafer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:36
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28B; B28B11/00; B28B11/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD OF APPLYING A LIQUID COATING MATERIAL TO THE BEAD SURFACE OF A TUMBLER OR LIKE ARTICLE, COMPRISING OPPOSITELY DRIVING A PAIR OF ENDLESS BELTS IN PARALLEL SIDEBY-SIDE RELATIONSHIP, GUIDING THE LOWER RUN OF EACH BELT SO THAT THEIR BOTTOM SURFACES ARE OPPOSITELY INCLINED AT AN ANGLE, APPLYHING AND SPREADING A COATING MATERIAL OVER THE BELT SURFACE, SUPPORTING A TUMBLER FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS VERTICAL AXIS AND LATERALLY MOVING THE TUMBLER IN A STRAIGHT LINE INTO SIMULTANEOUS CONTACT WITH THE INCLINED PORTIONS OF SAID BELTS, WHEREBY THE TUMBLER WILL PRECESS THROUGH THE ZONE OF CONTACT WITH SAID BELTS AND BE DECORATED ON THE BEAD SURFACE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A METHOD OF APPLYING A LIQUID COATING MATERIAL TO THE BEAD SURFACE OF A TUMBLER OR LIKE ARTICLE, COMPRISING OPPOSITELY DRIVING A PAIR OF ENDLESS BELTS IN PARALLEL SIDEBY-SIDE RELATIONSHIP, GUIDING THE LOWER RUN OF EACH BELT SO THAT THEIR BOTTOM SURFACES ARE OPPOSITELY INCLINED AT AN ANGLE, APPLYHING AND SPREADING A COATING MATERIAL OVER THE BELT SURFACE, SUPPORTING A TUMBLER FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS VERTICAL AXIS AND LATERALLY MOVING THE TUMBLER IN A STRAIGHT LINE INTO SIMULTANEOUS CONTACT WITH THE INCLINED PORTIONS OF SAID BELTS, WHEREBY THE TUMBLER WILL PRECESS THROUGH THE ZONE OF CONTACT WITH SAID BELTS AND BE DECORATED ON THE BEAD SURFACE.
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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) | 1969-05-16 | 1969-11-15 | 1970-05-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-16 | 1973-11-15 | 1974-05-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-16 | 1977-11-15 | 1978-05-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |