Apparatus and method for forming a decorative pattern on glasswa

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1996-03-22

1997-09-02

Czaja, Donald E.

Glass manufacturing

Processes

Reshaping or surface deformation of glass preform

65 2918, 65105, 65108, 65113, 65160, 65268, 65278, 65295, 65296, 65299, C03B 2300, C03B 2309

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056627238

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for forming a decorative pattern on glassware having an edge that includes a base, a forming tool, actuation means and control means. The forming tool is mounted on the base. The tool is moveable between a first position and a second position. The tool engages the edge of the glassware at the second position to form the decorative pattern on the edge. The actuation and control means move the tool from the first position to the second position. The method of the invention includes the steps of (a) moving the glassware along a predetermined path; (b) heating the edge; and (c) engaging the edge with a forming tool as the tool is being moved along the predetermined path to form the decorative pattern on the edge of the glassware.

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