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Glass break repair apparatus and method
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-05-30
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Granted: 1980-04-29
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Expires: 1998-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A glass break apparatus and method includes a pedestal which forms an airtight seal to a syringe and to the glass over the break. The flange on the pedestal enables the gripping and sealing.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Jacino
- 👤 Anthony Jacino
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:36
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C73/00; B29C73/02; B29C73/025; B32; B32B; B32B17/00; B32B17/06; B32B17/10; B32B17/10005; B32B17/10807; B32B17/10963; C; C03; C03C; C03C27/00; C03C27/06; C03C27/10; H; H10; H10F; H10F71/00; H10F71/10; H10F71/103; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/30; B29L2031/3052; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E10/00; Y02E10/50; Y02P; Y02P70/00; Y02P70/50; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
An apparatus for repairing a break in class comprising a pedestal, said pedestal including a flange portion, a chamber, said chamber in said pedestal, said chamber having two openings, one said opening in said flange portion, said other opening including means adapted to receive a syringe in airtight engagement, said chamber of sufficient size to act as a reservoir for glass repair resin, adhesive sealing means, said adhesive sealing means adapted to directly seal said pedestal at said flange in airtight engagement over a break in glass with said chamber in substantial communication with said glass break, and a syringe, said syringe having a lower end engagable at said other chamber opening, said syringe including valve means near its lower end, a plunger with a stem, retaining means on the body of said syringe, said retaining means adapted to selectively retain said stem and hold said stem in fixed position.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
150 words
An apparatus for repairing a break in class comprising a pedestal, said pedestal including a flange portion, a chamber, said chamber in said pedestal, said chamber having two openings, one said opening in said flange portion, said other opening including means adapted to receive a syringe in airtight engagement, said chamber of sufficient size to act as a reservoir for glass repair resin, adhesive sealing means, said adhesive sealing means adapted to directly seal said pedestal at said flange in airtight engagement over a break in glass with said chamber in substantial communication with said glass break, and a syringe, said syringe having a lower end engagable at said other chamber opening, said syringe including valve means near its lower end, a plunger with a stem, retaining means on the body of said syringe, said retaining means adapted to selectively retain said stem and hold said stem in fixed position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said valve means includes an opening and a pin.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said valve means includes a tube and a cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention of claim 1 including a sleeve on said body, said sleeve including a lever and a stopper mounted eccentrically on said lever, said stopper adapted to close said valve means in said syringe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The invention of claim 1 including a plunger with a stem, a latch on the body of said syringe and means to interengage said latch with said stem.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention of claim 1 including a tube interposed in airtight engagement between said syringe and said pedestal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said opening adapted to receive said syringe is on an elbow.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 7 in combination with a second adhesive seal, said second adhesive seal adapted to seal a further side of a break in glass.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 8 wherein said seal second adhesive includes a support.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
189 words
A method for repairing a break in glass comprising the steps of sealing a pedestal over a break in said glass, said pedestal including a flange portion, a chamber, said chamber in said pedestal, said chamber having two openings, one said opening in said flange portion, said other opening including means adapted to receive a syringe in airtight engagement, said chamber of sufficient size to act as a reservoir for glass repair resin, adhesive sealing means, said adhesive sealing means adapted to directly seal said pedestal at said flange in airtight engagement over a break in glass with said chamber in substantial communication with said glass break, emplacing a syringe, said syringe having a lower end engagable at said other chamber opening, said syringe including valve means near its lower end, a plunger with a stem, retaining means on the body of said syringe, said retaining means adapted to selectively retain said stem and hold said stem in fixed position, a flowable hardenable resin in said syringe, and creating a vacuum in said syringe to exhaust air from said break and allow the flow of resin into said break.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
189 words
A method for repairing a break in glass comprising the steps of sealing a pedestal over a break in said glass, said pedestal including a flange portion, a chamber, said chamber in said pedestal, said chamber having two openings, one said opening in said flange portion, said other opening including means adapted to receive a syringe in airtight engagement, said chamber of sufficient size to act as a reservoir for glass repair resin, adhesive sealing means, said adhesive sealing means adapted to directly seal said pedestal at said flange in airtight engagement over a break in glass with said chamber in substantial communication with said glass break, emplacing a syringe, said syringe having a lower end engagable at said other chamber opening, said syringe including valve means near its lower end, a plunger with a stem, retaining means on the body of said syringe, said retaining means adapted to selectively retain said stem and hold said stem in fixed position, a flowable hardenable resin in said syringe, and creating a vacuum in said syringe to exhaust air from said break and allow the flow of resin into said break.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 10 repeating the steps of opening said valve, depressing said plunger, closing said valve, withdrawing said plunger and locking it in withdrawn position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
26 words
The invention of claim 10 including the steps of opening said valve, closing said valve, then depressing said plunger, then locking said plunger in depressed position.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-04-29 | 1983-10-29 | 1984-04-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-29 | 1987-10-29 | 1988-04-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-29 | 1991-10-29 | 1992-04-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |