US3071497A
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Method and apparatus for cleaning small glass containers
Assignee: Kimble Glass Inc
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Filing: 1959-08-28
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Granted: 1963-01-01
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Expires: 1979-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur L Hinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:06
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/20; B08B9/28; B08B9/34; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/10; B08B3/12; B08B3/123; B08B3/126; B08B5/00; B08B5/02; B08B5/023; B08B6/00; B08B9/205; B08B9/283; B08B9/286; B08B9/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
73 words
A DRY METHOD OF REMOVING FOREIGN PARTICLES FROM GLASS CONTAINERS HAVING RESTRICTED OPEN ENDS SUCH AS VIALS, AMPULS, BOTTLES AND THE LIKE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING EACH OF SAID GLASS CONTAINERS TO AT LEAST PARTIAL ELIMINATION OF STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGES FROM THEIR SURFACES, AT LEAST PARTIALLY INVERTING EACH OF GLASS CONTAINERS WITH THEIR OPEN ENDS DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY, AND VIBRATING EACH OF SAID GLASS CONTAINERS TO REMOVE THE FOREIGN PARTICLES THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
73 words
A DRY METHOD OF REMOVING FOREIGN PARTICLES FROM GLASS CONTAINERS HAVING RESTRICTED OPEN ENDS SUCH AS VIALS, AMPULS, BOTTLES AND THE LIKE, SAID METHOD COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SUBJECTING EACH OF SAID GLASS CONTAINERS TO AT LEAST PARTIAL ELIMINATION OF STATIC ELECTRICAL CHARGES FROM THEIR SURFACES, AT LEAST PARTIALLY INVERTING EACH OF GLASS CONTAINERS WITH THEIR OPEN ENDS DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY, AND VIBRATING EACH OF SAID GLASS CONTAINERS TO REMOVE THE FOREIGN PARTICLES THEREFROM.
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) | 1965-12-31 | 1966-07-02 | 1967-01-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-12-31 | 1970-07-02 | 1971-01-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-12-31 | 1974-07-02 | 1975-01-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |