US3017484A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Dielectric heating
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
•
Filing: 1960-03-01
•
Granted: 1962-01-16
•
Expires: 1980-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard E England
- 👤 William R Mc-Cullough
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 01:02
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C65/00; B29C65/02; B29C65/18; B29C65/04; B29C65/72; B29C66/00; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/112; B29C66/1122; B29C66/40; B29C66/41; B29C66/43; B29C66/80; B29C66/81; B29C66/816; B29C66/8167; B29C66/818; B29C66/8182; B29C66/81821; B29C66/70; B29C66/71; B29C66/83; B29C66/832; B29K; B29K2027/00; B29K2027/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A DIELECTRIC HEATING APPARATUS SUITABLE FOR WELDING TOGETHER FILMS OF UNSUPPORTED HEAT SOFTENABLE PLASTIC COMPRISING AN UPPER PLATE, A BASE PLATE, MEANS FOR URGING TOGETHER THE UPPER PLATE AND BASE PLATE AND AN OSCILLATOR CONNECTED TO THE BASE PLATE AND THE UPPER PLATE, AT LEAST THE BASE PLATE SUPPORTING A METALLIC CAP, SAID METALLIC CAP BEING ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO THE BASE PLATE, BUT THERMALLY INSULATED THEREFROM SAID METALLIC CAP COMPRISING A RIGID, MASSIVE METAL MEMBER WHICH PRESENTS A METALLIC HIGHLY CONDUCTIVE WORKING SURFACE TO THE FILMS OF UNSUPPORTED HEAT SOFTENABLE PLASTIC.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1965-01-15 | 1965-07-17 | 1966-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-01-15 | 1969-07-17 | 1970-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-01-15 | 1973-07-17 | 1974-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |