US3308227A
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Process for making embossed laminates
Assignee: Formica Corp
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Filing: 1964-04-20
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1984-04-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Power George Edward
- 👤 Valerius Paul Nicholas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:11
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/08; B44C3/085; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039; Y10T156/1041
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A PROCESS FOR EMBOSSING THE DECORATIVE SURFACE OF A SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY CURED THERMOSET SYNTHETIC RESIN LAMINATE COMPRISING PASSING SAID LAMINATE THROUGH A PAIR OF PRESSURE IMPARTING ELEMENTS, ONE OF WHICH HAS AN EMBOSSED SURFACE, AT A SPEED BETWEEN ABOUT ONE-HALF FOOT PER MINUTE TO ABOUT 20 FEET PER MINUTE, UNDER A PRESSURE OF FROM ABOUT 1,000 TO ABOUT 4,000 POUNDS PER LINEAL INCH, ALONG THE LINE OF CONTACT OF SAID ELEMENTS, WHILE MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE IN SAID ELEMENTS FROM ABOUT 225*C. TO ABOUT 375*C., WHEREIN THE EMBOSSED SURFACE OF SAID PRESSURE IMPARTING ELEMENT IS BROUGHT INTO DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE DECORATIVE SURFACE BEING EMBOSSED AND WHEREIN THE DEPTH OF EMBOSSING IMPARTED TO THE DECORATIVE SURFACE OF THE LAMINATE VARIES BETWEEN ABOUT 0.0005" AND 0.005".
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A PROCESS FOR EMBOSSING THE DECORATIVE SURFACE OF A SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETELY CURED THERMOSET SYNTHETIC RESIN LAMINATE COMPRISING PASSING SAID LAMINATE THROUGH A PAIR OF PRESSURE IMPARTING ELEMENTS, ONE OF WHICH HAS AN EMBOSSED SURFACE, AT A SPEED BETWEEN ABOUT ONE-HALF FOOT PER MINUTE TO ABOUT 20 FEET PER MINUTE, UNDER A PRESSURE OF FROM ABOUT 1,000 TO ABOUT 4,000 POUNDS PER LINEAL INCH, ALONG THE LINE OF CONTACT OF SAID ELEMENTS, WHILE MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE IN SAID ELEMENTS FROM ABOUT 225*C. TO ABOUT 375*C., WHEREIN THE EMBOSSED SURFACE OF SAID PRESSURE IMPARTING ELEMENT IS BROUGHT INTO DIRECT PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH THE DECORATIVE SURFACE BEING EMBOSSED AND WHEREIN THE DEPTH OF EMBOSSING IMPARTED TO THE DECORATIVE SURFACE OF THE LAMINATE VARIES BETWEEN ABOUT 0.0005" AND 0.005".
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |