US3081488A
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Mold form for fabricating modules
Assignee: Casavan Ind Inc
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Filing: 1960-02-17
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1980-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul R Casavina
- 👤 Joseph R Kitson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 08:05
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/34; B29C44/36; B29C44/38; B29C44/44; B29C44/445; B29C44/3415; B29C44/3426; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/11; Y10S264/44; Y10S264/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A MODULE FORM FOR MODULES FORMED BY THE EXPANSION OF PELLETS INTO AN INSULATING MASS BY THE APPLICATION OF STEM THERETO COMPRISING A BOTTOM WALL, SIDE WALLS HINGEDLY CONNECTED THERETO, AN END WALL CARRIED EACH OF SAID SIDE WALLS, A TOP WALL CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID WALLS, SAID SIDE WALLS BEING MOVABLE FROM AN OPEN POSITION TO A CLOSED POSITION DEFINING AN ENCLOSING MODULE FORM, SAID BOTTOM WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE APERTURE FOR THE ADMISSION OF STEAM THEREIN, AND A NOZZLE COUPLED TO SAID APERTURE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF STEAM THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF SAID FORM, SAID NOZZLE BEING COMPOSED OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A WALL THICKNESS TO DISTRIBUTE SAID STEM THROUGHOUT SAID MODULE FORM FOR EXPANSION OF SAID PELLETS AND TO BE MELTED BY SAID STEAM DURING THE DISTRIBUTION OF SAID STEAM SO THAT THE NOZZLE WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY MELTED WHEN SAID PELLETS ARE EXPANDED INTO AN INSULATING MASS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A MODULE FORM FOR MODULES FORMED BY THE EXPANSION OF PELLETS INTO AN INSULATING MASS BY THE APPLICATION OF STEM THERETO COMPRISING A BOTTOM WALL, SIDE WALLS HINGEDLY CONNECTED THERETO, AN END WALL CARRIED EACH OF SAID SIDE WALLS, A TOP WALL CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID WALLS, SAID SIDE WALLS BEING MOVABLE FROM AN OPEN POSITION TO A CLOSED POSITION DEFINING AN ENCLOSING MODULE FORM, SAID BOTTOM WALL BEING PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE APERTURE FOR THE ADMISSION OF STEAM THEREIN, AND A NOZZLE COUPLED TO SAID APERTURE FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF STEAM THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF SAID FORM, SAID NOZZLE BEING COMPOSED OF THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL HAVING A WALL THICKNESS TO DISTRIBUTE SAID STEM THROUGHOUT SAID MODULE FORM FOR EXPANSION OF SAID PELLETS AND TO BE MELTED BY SAID STEAM DURING THE DISTRIBUTION OF SAID STEAM SO THAT THE NOZZLE WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY MELTED WHEN SAID PELLETS ARE EXPANDED INTO AN INSULATING MASS.
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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) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |