US3047451A
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Dielectric embossing process and apparatus
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-12-28
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Granted: 1962-07-31
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Expires: 1979-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald D Beck
- 👤 Bruce E Kevelin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:16
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C59/00; B29C59/02; B29C59/026; B29C35/00; B29C35/02; B29C35/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039; Y10T156/1052; Y10T156/1054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING A DECORATIVE EMBOSSED PANEL COMPRISING POSITIONING A SHEET OF FLEXIBLE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL ADJACENT A BASE SHEET, APPLYING PRESSURE TO AN INNER FINITE PORTION OF THE THERMOPLASTIC SHEET CONTINUOUS OUTER FINITE PORTION OF THE THERMOPLASTIC SHEET SURROUNDING SAID INNER PORTION TO PRESS SUCH PORTIONS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BASE SHEET AND SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLYING TENSION BETWEEN SAID FINITE PORTIONS AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE THERMOPLASTIC SHEET AND APPLYING HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO SAID FINITE PORTIONS TO THEREBY HEAT-SOFTEN SUCH PORTIONS AND ALLOW THE TENSION TO CAUSE SEPARATION THEREOF FROM SAID OTHER PORTIONS WHILE CONTINUING THE APPLICATION OF PRESSURE TO SAID FINITE PORTIONS TO BOND THEM TO THE BASE SHEET.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING A DECORATIVE EMBOSSED PANEL COMPRISING POSITIONING A SHEET OF FLEXIBLE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL ADJACENT A BASE SHEET, APPLYING PRESSURE TO AN INNER FINITE PORTION OF THE THERMOPLASTIC SHEET CONTINUOUS OUTER FINITE PORTION OF THE THERMOPLASTIC SHEET SURROUNDING SAID INNER PORTION TO PRESS SUCH PORTIONS INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BASE SHEET AND SIMULTANEOUSLY APPLYING TENSION BETWEEN SAID FINITE PORTIONS AND OTHER PORTIONS OF THE THERMOPLASTIC SHEET AND APPLYING HIGH FREQUENCY ELECTRICAL ENERGY TO SAID FINITE PORTIONS TO THEREBY HEAT-SOFTEN SUCH PORTIONS AND ALLOW THE TENSION TO CAUSE SEPARATION THEREOF FROM SAID OTHER PORTIONS WHILE CONTINUING THE APPLICATION OF PRESSURE TO SAID FINITE PORTIONS TO BOND THEM TO THE BASE SHEET.
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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) | 1965-07-30 | 1966-01-29 | 1966-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1969-07-30 | 1970-01-29 | 1970-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1973-07-30 | 1974-01-29 | 1974-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |