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Glass container having a graphic data carrier

US8997522B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2012
Grant dateApr 7, 2015
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D2203/06
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of making a glass container with an optically readable graphic data carrier. A glass container is exposed to electromagnetic radiation to produce discoloration within the glass of the container, and then focused beam energy is directed at the glass container in a pattern corresponding to a desired graphic data carrier to heat the glass and selectively remove the discoloration in the pattern corresponding to the desired graphic data carrier.

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