Patent ID: 7017373

Claim:
A glassware forming machine system that includes a glassware forming machine having first operating mechanisms for converting gobs of molten glass into articles of glassware, a gob delivery system having second operating mechanisms for delivering gobs of molten glass to said glassware forming machine, a ware handling system having third operating mechanisms for receiving and conveying articles of glassware from said glassware forming machine, and an electronic control system for controlling and coordinating operation of said first, second and third operating mechanisms, said electronic control system including: a machine controller coupled to said first operating mechanisms of said glassware forming machine for controlling and coordinating operation of said first operating mechanisms to produce articles of glassware, a gob delivery controller coupled to said second operating mechanisms of said gob delivery system for controlling and coordinating operation of said second operating mechanisms to deliver gobs of molten glass to said glassware forming machine, a ware handling controller coupled to said third operating mechanisms of said ware handling system for controlling and coordinating operation of said third mechanisms to convey articles of glassware from said glassware forming machine, and a machine serial data bus interconnecting said machine controller, said gob delivery controller and said ware handling controller for communication with each other to coordinate with each other operation of said first, second and third operating mechanisms.