US2954589A
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Method of molding expanded resins
Assignee: Kent Plastics Corp
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Filing: 1956-03-19
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Granted: 1960-10-04
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Expires: 1976-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winthrop L Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:02
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/34; B29C44/36; B29C44/38; B29C44/44; B29C44/445; B29C44/3415; B29C44/3426; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/712; B29L2031/7132; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A METHOD FOR PREPARING A MOLDED CELLULAR ARTICLE FROM POLYSTYRENE RESIN WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING A MOLD HAVING A CAVITY OF ARTICLE SHAPE WITH VERTICALLY DISPOSED SIDE WALLS, APPLYING A COMBINATION ADHESIVE AND MOLD RELEASE AGENT TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LIQUID SOAPS, LIQUID NON-SOAP DETERGENTS AND GLYCERIN OVER AT LEAST A PART OF THE SURFACE OF THE MOLD CAVITY INCLUDING SAID SIDE WALLS, DEPOSITING POLYSTYRENE RESINOUS GRANULES ON THE ADHESIVE TO FORM A LAYER ON SAID CAVITY SURFACE, FILLING SAID CAVITY ADJACENT SAID LAYER WITH HEAT-EXPANDABLE, PARTIALLY EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE BEADS, HEATING THE MOLD TO COMPLETE EXPANSION OF THE BEADS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FUSE THE RESIN GRANULES INTO A RELATIVELY DENSE SHELL INTEGRAL WITH SAID EXPANDED BEADS, COOLING THE MOLD TO BELOW THE HEAT DISTORTION TEMPERATURE OF THE MOLDED ARTICLE, AND REMOVING THE ARTICLE FROM THE MOLD.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A METHOD FOR PREPARING A MOLDED CELLULAR ARTICLE FROM POLYSTYRENE RESIN WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING A MOLD HAVING A CAVITY OF ARTICLE SHAPE WITH VERTICALLY DISPOSED SIDE WALLS, APPLYING A COMBINATION ADHESIVE AND MOLD RELEASE AGENT TAKEN FROM THE GROUP CONSISTING OF LIQUID SOAPS, LIQUID NON-SOAP DETERGENTS AND GLYCERIN OVER AT LEAST A PART OF THE SURFACE OF THE MOLD CAVITY INCLUDING SAID SIDE WALLS, DEPOSITING POLYSTYRENE RESINOUS GRANULES ON THE ADHESIVE TO FORM A LAYER ON SAID CAVITY SURFACE, FILLING SAID CAVITY ADJACENT SAID LAYER WITH HEAT-EXPANDABLE, PARTIALLY EXPANDED POLYSTYRENE BEADS, HEATING THE MOLD TO COMPLETE EXPANSION OF THE BEADS AND SIMULTANEOUSLY FUSE THE RESIN GRANULES INTO A RELATIVELY DENSE SHELL INTEGRAL WITH SAID EXPANDED BEADS, COOLING THE MOLD TO BELOW THE HEAT DISTORTION TEMPERATURE OF THE MOLDED ARTICLE, AND REMOVING THE ARTICLE FROM THE MOLD.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-10-04 | 1964-04-04 | 1964-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-10-04 | 1968-04-04 | 1968-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-10-04 | 1972-04-04 | 1972-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |