US3096146A
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Decoratively colored thermoplastic article and process for making the same
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1961-02-16
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1981-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold D Coale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:34
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/14; B29C45/14778; B29C2045/1486; B29C2045/14901; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/722
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
THE PROCESS FOR MOLDING A THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE DECORATED SURFACE WHICH COMPRISES: FORMING AT LEAST ONE INSERT OF A COLORED THERMOPLASTIC; SECURELY POSITIONING SAID INSERT WITHIN A MOLD CAVITY ABOUT THE INJECTION ORIFICE THEREOF; FILLING SAID MOLD CAVITY THROUGH SAID INJECTION ORIFICE WHILE IN THE CLOSED POSITION WITH A THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL FROM A HOT PLASTIC MASS THEREOF, SAID INJECTED THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL CONTACTING AND SOFTENING SAID INSERT; THEREBY DRAWING FROM ONE EDGE OF SAID INSERT A MINOR PART OF SAID COLORED THEREMOPLASTIC UNTIL SAID INJECTED MATERIAL FILLS SAID MOLD CAVITY AND CEASES TO FLOW THEREINTO; WHEREBY A DECORATED INJECTION MOLDED ARTICLE IS FORMED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
THE PROCESS FOR MOLDING A THERMOPLASTIC ARTICLE HAVING AT LEAST ONE DECORATED SURFACE WHICH COMPRISES: FORMING AT LEAST ONE INSERT OF A COLORED THERMOPLASTIC; SECURELY POSITIONING SAID INSERT WITHIN A MOLD CAVITY ABOUT THE INJECTION ORIFICE THEREOF; FILLING SAID MOLD CAVITY THROUGH SAID INJECTION ORIFICE WHILE IN THE CLOSED POSITION WITH A THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL FROM A HOT PLASTIC MASS THEREOF, SAID INJECTED THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL CONTACTING AND SOFTENING SAID INSERT; THEREBY DRAWING FROM ONE EDGE OF SAID INSERT A MINOR PART OF SAID COLORED THEREMOPLASTIC UNTIL SAID INJECTED MATERIAL FILLS SAID MOLD CAVITY AND CEASES TO FLOW THEREINTO; WHEREBY A DECORATED INJECTION MOLDED ARTICLE IS FORMED.
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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |