US3236712A
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Process of producing molded and printed surface pattern in plastic stock
Assignee: American Biltrite Inc
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Filing: 1962-03-28
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1982-03-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James N Mason
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:10
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F19/00; B41F19/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS OF PRODUCING CURED PLASTIC SHEET STOCK HAVING A MOLDED AND PRINTED SURFACE PATTERN, CHARCTERIZED BY THE STEPS OF DIRECTLY APPLYING A LIQUID COATING OF THE SAME UNCURED PLASTIC-BASED INK TO A HEATED DRUM HAVING A RELIEF MOLDING CONTOUR WHICH IN PROFILE IS THE REVERSE OF THE DESIRED PATTERN, THAN PRESSING UNCURED ELASTOMERIC SHEET STOCK AGAINST THE INKED RELIEF MOLDING CONTOUR OF THE DRUM, HOLDING THE SHEET UNDER CONDITIONS OF HEAT AND PRESSURE UNTIL IN ONE CONTINUING OPERATION, (1) THE LIQUID INK IS CURED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A SOLID FLEXIBLE FILM ON THE HOT PROFILED SURFACE OF THE DRUM, (2) THE SURFACE OF THE STOCK IS MOLDED TO THE CONTOUR OF THE HOT DRUM, (3) THE STOCK IS CURED THROUGHOUT, AND (4) THE SOLID FILM OF INK IS TRANSFERRED CLEANLY FROM THE HOT ELEVATED AREAS OF THE DRUM SURFACE TO THE CORRESPONDING DEPRESSED AREAS OF THE MOLDED CURED STOCK AND PERMANENTLY BONDED THERETO.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A CONTINUOUS PROCESS OF PRODUCING CURED PLASTIC SHEET STOCK HAVING A MOLDED AND PRINTED SURFACE PATTERN, CHARCTERIZED BY THE STEPS OF DIRECTLY APPLYING A LIQUID COATING OF THE SAME UNCURED PLASTIC-BASED INK TO A HEATED DRUM HAVING A RELIEF MOLDING CONTOUR WHICH IN PROFILE IS THE REVERSE OF THE DESIRED PATTERN, THAN PRESSING UNCURED ELASTOMERIC SHEET STOCK AGAINST THE INKED RELIEF MOLDING CONTOUR OF THE DRUM, HOLDING THE SHEET UNDER CONDITIONS OF HEAT AND PRESSURE UNTIL IN ONE CONTINUING OPERATION, (1) THE LIQUID INK IS CURED AND TRANSFORMED INTO A SOLID FLEXIBLE FILM ON THE HOT PROFILED SURFACE OF THE DRUM, (2) THE SURFACE OF THE STOCK IS MOLDED TO THE CONTOUR OF THE HOT DRUM, (3) THE STOCK IS CURED THROUGHOUT, AND (4) THE SOLID FILM OF INK IS TRANSFERRED CLEANLY FROM THE HOT ELEVATED AREAS OF THE DRUM SURFACE TO THE CORRESPONDING DEPRESSED AREAS OF THE MOLDED CURED STOCK AND PERMANENTLY BONDED THERETO.
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |