US3337918A
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Apparatus to print an embossed pattern along the peripheral band of a toroidal article
Assignee: Pirelli and C SpA
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Filing: 1965-03-03
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pacciarini Antonio
- 👤 Giletta Dario
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:51
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/52; B29D30/0601; B29D30/0605; B29D30/68; B29C; B29C33/00; B29C33/02; B29C33/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
APPARATUS FOR IMPRINTING A PREDETERMINED EMBOSSED PATTERN UPON THE PERIPHERAL BAND OF A TOROIDAL ARTICLE WHILE THE BAND IS IN A PLASTIC STATE, COMPRISING A MOLD HAVING TWO COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS AND A THIRD SECTION DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS, SAID THIRD SECTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SECTORS, EACH SECTOR HAVING ON ITS INNER SURFACE A PLURALITY OF RADIAL PROJECTIONS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID PERIPHERAL BAND; MEANS TO AXIALLY DISPLACE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS RELATIVE TO THE OTHER; AND MEANS TO DISPLACE SAID SECTORS IN A RADIALLY INWARD DIRECTION TOWARDS SAID ARTICLE AFTER SAID ARTICLE HAS BEEN ENCLOSED BETWEEN SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS TO CONTACT SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS SO THAT SAID PROJECTIONS PRODUCE CAVITIES IN SAID BAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EMBOSSED PATTERN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
APPARATUS FOR IMPRINTING A PREDETERMINED EMBOSSED PATTERN UPON THE PERIPHERAL BAND OF A TOROIDAL ARTICLE WHILE THE BAND IS IN A PLASTIC STATE, COMPRISING A MOLD HAVING TWO COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS AND A THIRD SECTION DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS, SAID THIRD SECTION INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF SECTORS, EACH SECTOR HAVING ON ITS INNER SURFACE A PLURALITY OF RADIAL PROJECTIONS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID PERIPHERAL BAND; MEANS TO AXIALLY DISPLACE AT LEAST ONE OF SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS RELATIVE TO THE OTHER; AND MEANS TO DISPLACE SAID SECTORS IN A RADIALLY INWARD DIRECTION TOWARDS SAID ARTICLE AFTER SAID ARTICLE HAS BEEN ENCLOSED BETWEEN SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS TO CONTACT SAID COAXIAL CONTINUOUS ANNULAR SECTIONS SO THAT SAID PROJECTIONS PRODUCE CAVITIES IN SAID BAND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EMBOSSED PATTERN.
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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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |