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Toledo, OH, United States of America

Dana L Meissner

This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.. Active years: 1997.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Dana L Meissner. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/dana-l-meissner

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

USPTO Granted Patents = 1

% Patents Active = 100.0

Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.0

ph-index = 1

Forward Citations = 4(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:

goldMedal1 out of 658 
 
Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc.
 patents

Years Active: 1997

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1 patent (USPTO):Explore Patents
1. 5599369 - Hood for metal-oxide vapor coating glass containers (1997-02-04),

Title: Dana L Meissner: Innovator in Glass Coating Technology

Introduction

Dana L Meissner is a notable inventor based in Toledo, OH (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of glass manufacturing, particularly in the application of metal-oxide coatings on glass containers. Her innovative approach has led to the development of a unique apparatus that enhances the quality and efficiency of glass production.

Latest Patents

Dana holds a patent for a "Hood for metal-oxide vapor coating glass containers." This apparatus is designed to apply a metal-oxide coating to hot, freshly formed glass containers. The system includes a tunnel with spaced apart sidewalls and a conveyor that transports the glass containers through the tunnel. A key feature of this invention is the vapor distributor, which consists of alternating vapor inlets and outlets positioned along each side wall of the tunnel. Each inlet and outlet is equipped with a pivoted baffle that adjusts the vertical extent of the openings, allowing for precise control of the vapor flow. Additionally, the vapor outlets have adjustable flow dividers that manage the vapor, enabling a portion to be exhausted while the rest is recirculated.

Career Highlights

Dana is currently employed at Owens-Brockway Glass Container Inc., where she continues to innovate in the glass manufacturing sector. Her work has not only advanced the technology used in glass coating but has also contributed to the overall efficiency of the production process.

Collaborations

Throughout her career, Dana has collaborated with esteemed colleagues such as Harry O Townsend and Joseph E Olsavsky. These partnerships have fostered a creative environment that encourages the development of cutting-edge technologies in glass manufacturing.

Conclusion

Dana L Meissner's contributions to the field of glass coating technology exemplify her innovative spirit and dedication to improving manufacturing processes. Her patent for the metal-oxide vapor coating apparatus is a testament to her expertise and commitment to excellence in her field.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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