COATED GLASS BOTTLES, ENCAPSULATED COMPACT FLUORESCENT BULBS AND ARTICLES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

摘要

The invention relates to articles coated with a shatterproof elastomeric overmold, such as including glass baby and drinking articles, as well as compact fluorescent lamps. The coated glass articles provide shock resistance to prevent breakage in many typical drops, or total glass containment with the elastomeric sleeve if the glass does break. The coating also provides thermal insulation to maintain the temperature of liquids disposed therein and keep the temperature of liquids in the container from migrating to the hand of the person handling the article. Additionally, the coated compact fluorescent lamp provides safety and containment while eliminating worries of broken glass and mercury exposure. Methods of manufacturing elastomer coated articles by dipping an article in a solvent dispersion of uncured elastomer to provide one or more layers is also provided, or a method for injection overmolding of a coating on the article.