US3395573A
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Bottle inspection method and apparatus
Assignee: OI Glass Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-27
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Granted: 1968-08-06
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Expires: 1985-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore C Baker
- 👤 Benny B Mathias
- 👤 James R Sager
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N21/00; G01N21/84; G01N21/88; G01N21/90; G01N21/9054; B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/34; B07C5/3404; B07C5/3408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
THE METHOD OF INSPECTING A PLURALITY OF GLASS CONTAINERS FOR LINE-OVER-FINISH DEFECTS COMPRISING, THE STEPS OF MOVING A FIRST CONTAINER INTO AN INSPECTING STATION, ROTATING THE CONTAINER IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ABOUT ITS CENTRAL AXIS, PLACING THE EDGE OF A STRIP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH THE SEALING SURFACE PORTION OF THE CONTAINER, SUPPORTING SAID STRIP OF MATERIAL SO THAT IT IS FREE TO VIBRATE AT THE EDGE IN RESPONSE TO THE SENSING OF A DEFECT IN THE CONTAINER SEALING SURFACE, AND SENSING THE VIBRATION OF SAID FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO DETECT A LINE-OVER-FINISH DEFECT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
THE METHOD OF INSPECTING A PLURALITY OF GLASS CONTAINERS FOR LINE-OVER-FINISH DEFECTS COMPRISING, THE STEPS OF MOVING A FIRST CONTAINER INTO AN INSPECTING STATION, ROTATING THE CONTAINER IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ABOUT ITS CENTRAL AXIS, PLACING THE EDGE OF A STRIP OF FLEXIBLE MATERIAL IN CONTACT WITH THE SEALING SURFACE PORTION OF THE CONTAINER, SUPPORTING SAID STRIP OF MATERIAL SO THAT IT IS FREE TO VIBRATE AT THE EDGE IN RESPONSE TO THE SENSING OF A DEFECT IN THE CONTAINER SEALING SURFACE, AND SENSING THE VIBRATION OF SAID FLEXIBLE MATERIAL TO DETECT A LINE-OVER-FINISH DEFECT.
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) | 1971-08-06 | 1972-02-05 | 1972-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-06 | 1976-02-05 | 1976-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-06 | 1980-02-05 | 1980-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |