Hot glass holding tool
US4455043A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 1982 |
| Grant date | Jun 19, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC03B40/005
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A tool or other device for grasping or supporting articles blown or formed in hand glass factories without checking or breaking them by thermal shock comprising a frame of round metal rod structure with beads side-by-side so as to engage and support the article out of contact with the rod. The glass engaging surfaces of the beads are shaped to provide a minimum area of contact between article and bead and the beads are preferably made of wood or solid carbonaceous material.
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