US3878960A
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Glass container with a shrunk-on plastic protective cover
Assignee: DIAMOND THATCHER Inc
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Filing: 1973-10-05
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-10-05
Abstract
Abstract A plastic covered glass container comprises a hollow glass member whose outer surface is hardened. About at least the sidewall of the container is fitted a plastic sleeve which shrinks when exposed to heat to tightly encompass the container. Between the cover and the sidewall is a layer of frictionreducing material.
Inventors
- 👤 Bo Ragnar Jonsson
- 👤 Gunnar George Toll
- 👤 Bo Torsten Krister Bodelind
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D23/00; B65D23/08; B65D23/0842; B65D23/0878
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
51 words
A PLASTIC-COVERED GLASS CONTAINER COMPRISING A HOLLOW MEMEBER OF GLASS MATERIAL WITH AT LEAST ITS OUTER SURFACE HARDENED, A COVER OF PLASTIC SHRUNK ONTO AT LEAST THE SIDEWALL OF SAID HOLLOW MEMBER, AND A LAYER OF FRICTION-REDUCING MATERIAL BETWEEN THE THRUNK-ON COVER OF PLASTIC AND THE SIDEWALL OF SAID HOLLOW MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
51 words
A PLASTIC-COVERED GLASS CONTAINER COMPRISING A HOLLOW MEMEBER OF GLASS MATERIAL WITH AT LEAST ITS OUTER SURFACE HARDENED, A COVER OF PLASTIC SHRUNK ONTO AT LEAST THE SIDEWALL OF SAID HOLLOW MEMBER, AND A LAYER OF FRICTION-REDUCING MATERIAL BETWEEN THE THRUNK-ON COVER OF PLASTIC AND THE SIDEWALL OF SAID HOLLOW MEMBER.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A plastic-covered glass container comprising a hollow member of glass material with at least its outer surface hardened, a cover of plastic shrunk onto at least the sidewall of said hollow member, and a layer of friction-reducing material between the shrunk-on cover of plastic and the sidewall of said hollow member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
51 words
A plastic-covered glass container comprising a hollow member of glass material with at least its outer surface hardened, a cover of plastic shrunk onto at least the sidewall of said hollow member, and a layer of friction-reducing material between the shrunk-on cover of plastic and the sidewall of said hollow member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 1 wherein said cover of plastic is between 0.04 and 0.6mm thick.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 2 wherein said cover of plastic is between 0.1 and 0.2mm thick.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 1 wherein there is first reinforcing layer of a tin compound on the outer surface of said hollow glass member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 1 wherein there is first reinforcing layer of a titanium compound on the outer surface of said hollow glass member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 1 wherein the outer surface of said hollow glass member contains potassium ions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 6 wherein the outer surface of said hollow glass member is crystalline.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 1 wherein said cover of plastic comprises a preformed sleeve of plastic.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The plastic-covered glass container of claim 1 wherein said cover of plastic comprises a foil wrapped around said sidewall and joined together at its ends.
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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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |