Abstract: In the coating of glass containers with a plastic film, the curing of the applied plastic film to the container is an extremely important phase of the overall process. Generally, the most economical method of achieving cure is to carry a plurality of the bottles through an oven where the curing operation is accomplished, the bottles being carried on a moving belt. In order to allow such containers to be carried on the moving belt, the base must achieve a partial cure, prior to being placed on the conveying means for passage through the oven. In accordance with the present invention, means and a method are disclosed for providing a sufficient cure of the coated container base to allow for final curing in the oven.

Abstract: A glass container, particularly a bottle, is wrapped in a plastic laminate which is held to the glass by an adhesive. The plastic laminate protects the surface of the bottle from abrasive forces which would diminish the strength of the glass, in combination with the adhesive substantially prevents scattering of the glass, should it be broken, and, because of its structure, provides for application of an attractive graphic design or label which is also protected from abrasion. The plastic laminate includes an inner laminate which is generally opaque, and an outer lamina which is transparent, the label or other graphic design being placed between the lamina.