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US3279906A
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Apparatus for press forming and tempering of glass
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-02-27
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1983-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:01
CPC Classifications
C; C03; C03B; C03B27/00; C03B27/04; C03B27/0404; C03B23/00; C03B23/02; C03B23/023; C03B23/03; C03B23/031; C03B27/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN APPARATUS FOR THE PRESS-FORMING AND TEMPERING OF A SHEET OF GLASS SUSPENDED IN A VERTICAL PLANE BY GLASS TONGS ENGAGED WITH THE TOP PORTION OF THE SHEET, A PAIR OF FORMING DIES HAVING CONFRONTING MATRIX SURFACES OF LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY, A SERIES OF ORIFICES IN THE MATRIX SURFACES OF SAID DIES, MEANS FOR PRESSING SAID DIES TOGETHER TO PRESS-FORM AN INTERPOSED SHEET OF GLASS AND SUBSEQUENTLY SEPARATING THE DIES, AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING STREAMS OF GLASS THROUGH THE ORIFICES AND AGAINST THE FACES OF THE GLASS, AT LEAST THE MAJORITY OF THE ORIFICES DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 10* TO CAUSE THE BODY OF SPENT AIR TO MOVE DOWNWARDLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN APPARATUS FOR THE PRESS-FORMING AND TEMPERING OF A SHEET OF GLASS SUSPENDED IN A VERTICAL PLANE BY GLASS TONGS ENGAGED WITH THE TOP PORTION OF THE SHEET, A PAIR OF FORMING DIES HAVING CONFRONTING MATRIX SURFACES OF LOW THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY, A SERIES OF ORIFICES IN THE MATRIX SURFACES OF SAID DIES, MEANS FOR PRESSING SAID DIES TOGETHER TO PRESS-FORM AN INTERPOSED SHEET OF GLASS AND SUBSEQUENTLY SEPARATING THE DIES, AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING STREAMS OF GLASS THROUGH THE ORIFICES AND AGAINST THE FACES OF THE GLASS, AT LEAST THE MAJORITY OF THE ORIFICES DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY AT AN ANGLE OF ABOUT 10* TO CAUSE THE BODY OF SPENT AIR TO MOVE DOWNWARDLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |