How do Tanks Advertise as Pyrex?

[MonkeyTokes]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't Pyrex a brand name, not an actual type of glass? Similar to how a Xerox machine is a particular brand, not an actual sort of machine though people kind of blur that line. So is it just a misconception that these tanks are made of "pyrex" which really just means they are tempered glass, or are manufacturers using a registered trademark of a popular name synonymous with heat resistant glass as a marketing ploy? Either way this seems shady to me.

 

[Rickajho]

Much ado over nothing. Xerox is a photocopy, Kleenex is a tissue, Pyrex is a formulation of glass. The trademarks in themselves became generic nouns a long time ago and lost any trademark protections they used to have accordingly.

 

[MonkeyTokes]

I doubt Kleenex would much appreciate every generic tissue labeled as Kleenex, using their name to sell subpar products faster based on Kleenex known quality. As far as them having no rights to the trademark, Corning purchased PYREX in 1998, based on the most basic concept of a business, if the trademark held no meaning then Corning would simply have used the PYREX name without buying it and obviously saved the money.

Furthermore, trademarks are in a way in place to protect consumers, which means me, so I wouldn't say it's over thinking when more than likely half of the "pyrex" tanks are just basic glass tubes cut to size. Perhaps I just care about the quality of my stuff a bit more than the average consumer

 

[qorax]

Much ado over nothing. Xerox is a photocopy, Kleenex is a tissue, Pyrex is a formulation of glass. The trademarks in themselves became generic nouns a long time ago and lost any trademark protections they used to have accordingly.

Well said.

Same as Band-Aid is to adhesive bandage, Cellophane is to cellulose film, Chapstick is to lip balm, Clorox is to bleach, Escalator is to elevators/lifts, Fiberglass is to glass wool, Jeep is to SUVs, Laundromat is to coin laundry shop, Perspex is to acrylic glass, Sellotape is to cellulose adhesive tape, Sharpie is to permanent marker, Superglue is to tight bond adhesive, Vaseline is to petroleum jelly, and the list goes on...

All erstwhile trademarks but now either legally lost their protection or have either way become generic term for the product/s in common parlance.

 

[Danbrooks2k]

Yeah just a term thrown around.

I give out ibuprofin and acetaminifin <------ but on my patient care reports its easier to spell motrin or Tylenol.

I am sure the owners of the pyrex trademark arent thrilled about it either. I could care less either way.

 

[chomper33]

Is the OP just assuming the tanks advertised as Pyrex are not actually Pyrex or has the research actually been done? It isn't hard to get Pyrex tubes and cut to length.

 

[underwhelmd]

Jeep is to SUVs,

Yeah that's one that I will always correct people on. Your acura soccermom-mobile is not a Jeep ok, thanks. lol

I agree with the original poster though... if pyrex is claimed, it should be made to that standard by the brand owner. I suspect it is by the larger, reputable companies like Aspire or Kanger. But who knows... it's like the wild west in China.

 

[Bookworm]

Is the OP just assuming the tanks advertised as Pyrex are not actually Pyrex or has the research actually been done? It isn't hard to get Pyrex tubes and cut to length.

This is my thought as well. They could very well be made out of actual Pyrex tubes.

I can see the OP's point, because even though these are all accepted terms for items like band aids, Kleenex, Xerox, qtip, etc, they don't get to actually sell under those names if not actually made with those brands. Even though we call them qtips, we are buying cotton swabs if we don't buy that brand.

These tanks probably shouldn't be sold as Pyrex if they aren't actually made from Pyrex tubes.

That said, I love my "Pyrex" tanks, and I don't care what brand or type of glass they are. I don't care about these trademarks because I make no money from them, lol so I'll keep buying them no matter what they call them.

 

[Woofer]

Pyrex is a brand name trademarked by Dow Corning. It is borosilicate glass.

 

[gandymarsh]

The story of Pyrex is fairly complicated. Pyrex - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 

[MonkeyTokes]

Is the OP just assuming the tanks advertised as Pyrex are not actually Pyrex or has the research actually been done? It isn't hard to get Pyrex tubes and cut to length.

Not to be rude but it seems to me like you are the one assuming that glass tubes labeled as pyrex are actually pyrex. I don't see anywhere about Corning actually making pyrex tubes for people to then cut down to length. Again I think the same concept applies. Vendors know using an already established name like PYREX makes their products more noticeable to everyone rather than selling them as Boro or tempered glass.

Also, I don't think it's at all the same that people say "can I have a Kleenex" when asking for a tissue because they aren't buying a regular piece of paper labled as Kleenex. You don't go to a Ford dealer and see the Expeditions with a big sign calling them a Jeep, in a store qtips are called qtips if only made by qtip and i kind of think vape vendors shouldn't be misleading people calling their tanks pyrex when it's just glass. Frankly im surprised people are so fine with being mislead into buying lower quality products by retailers. Sure it doesn't really matter per se. Not now anyway, but with sub ohm glass tanks, and coils getting hotter faster, then cooling, and heating repeatedly, subpar glass is going to break. Then just like when people's glass tables started breaking out of no where, it makes it to the media then there is another reason to scrutinize vaping.

Here's another post related to the topic

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...sion/453866-kanger-protank-2-glass-pyrex.html

 

[underwhelmd]

It would be ironic if Kangertech, who spend a lot of money on proof of authenticity on their packaging, to claim pyrex and it not be.

 

[Ryedan]

Not to be rude but it seems to me like you are the one assuming that glass tubes labeled as pyrex are actually pyrex. I don't see anywhere about Corning actually making pyrex tubes for people to then cut down to length. Again I think the same concept applies. Vendors know using an already established name like PYREX makes their products more noticeable to everyone rather than selling them as Boro or tempered glass.

It's a good point MonkeyTokes. I don't think anyone knows for sure where the glass in those tanks comes from. I suspect if you email the manufacturer and ask they may well respond to you.

Personally, it doesn't really matter to me. IMO there are much more important things to worry about, but that's just me. Good luck with it!

 

[chomper33]

Not to be rude but it seems to me like you are the one assuming that glass tubes labeled as pyrex are actually pyrex.

It's ok. Not offended nor did I intend to offend. I wasn't saying the glass tubes in question are in fact Pyrex. Was just asking if there was any proof they weren't. I personally don't mind one way or the other, but it is always nice to know the truth.

I don't see anywhere about Corning actually making pyrex tubes for people to then cut down to length.

Here is a sample of Pyrex tubing from corning.com. Corning also licenses the Pyrex brand to many different manufacturers for various uses.

Hope this helps clear up my previous statement.

 

[MonkeyTokes]

It's ok. Not offended nor did I intend to offend. I wasn't saying the glass tubes in question are in fact Pyrex. Was just asking if there was any proof they weren't. I personally don't mind one way or the other, but it is always nice to know the truth.


Here is a sample of Pyrex tubing from corning.com. Corning also licenses the Pyrex brand to many different manufacturers for various uses.

Hope this helps clear up my previous statement.

My mistake. Well in that case I suppose it is very well possible that the more reputable companies do in fact use actual pyrex glass and not Boro or sodalime.

I can't say I exactly care, the only tank I have with a clear section is plastic anyways, though the safety and quality aspects have crossed my mind while browsing suppliers so I figured I could learn something and maybe get my posts up in the process