US3368014A
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Printing onto foamed plastics
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-01
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Granted: 1968-02-06
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Expires: 1983-05-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tijunelis Donatas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:12
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F19/00; B41F19/08; C; C23; C23C; C23C10/00; C23C10/60; C23C16/00; C23C16/02; C23C16/0272; C23C16/0281; C23C16/22; C23C16/30; C23C16/32; C23C28/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
A METHOD OF PRINTING ONTO A SURFACE OF FOAMED PLASTIC COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PRINTING ON A HOT GLOSSY METAL SURFACE, CONTACTING THE SURFACE OF THE FOAMED PLASTIC TO THE PRINTING ON THE HOT GLOSSY METAL SURFACE, DWELLING UNDER CONTACT PRESSURE TO MELT THE SURFACE OF THE FOAMED PLASTIC, AND COOLING THE METAL AND FOAMED SURFACES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
56 words
A METHOD OF PRINTING ONTO A SURFACE OF FOAMED PLASTIC COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PRINTING ON A HOT GLOSSY METAL SURFACE, CONTACTING THE SURFACE OF THE FOAMED PLASTIC TO THE PRINTING ON THE HOT GLOSSY METAL SURFACE, DWELLING UNDER CONTACT PRESSURE TO MELT THE SURFACE OF THE FOAMED PLASTIC, AND COOLING THE METAL AND FOAMED SURFACES.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
83 words
A METHOD OF MAKING A MEMBER OF THERMOPLASTIC FOAM AND SIMULTANEOUSLY PRINTING ON SAID MEMBER CONPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING AN INKING COMPOUND TO A CARRIER, PROVIDING A QUANTITY OF EXPANDABLE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL ADJACENT TO SAID CARRIER, HEATING SAID CARRIER FOR PLASTICIZING SAID INKING COMPOUND, ACTIVATING THE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL FOR CAUSING IT TO EXPAND INTO FOAM AND FILL SAID MOLD SUCH THAT PART OF THE FOAM ENGAGES THE HEATED CARRIER AND THE INKING COMPOUND CARRIED THEREBY, AND COOLING SAID CARRIER AND SAID FOAM.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
83 words
A METHOD OF MAKING A MEMBER OF THERMOPLASTIC FOAM AND SIMULTANEOUSLY PRINTING ON SAID MEMBER CONPRISING THE STEPS OF APPLYING AN INKING COMPOUND TO A CARRIER, PROVIDING A QUANTITY OF EXPANDABLE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL ADJACENT TO SAID CARRIER, HEATING SAID CARRIER FOR PLASTICIZING SAID INKING COMPOUND, ACTIVATING THE THERMOPLASTIC MATERIAL FOR CAUSING IT TO EXPAND INTO FOAM AND FILL SAID MOLD SUCH THAT PART OF THE FOAM ENGAGES THE HEATED CARRIER AND THE INKING COMPOUND CARRIED THEREBY, AND COOLING SAID CARRIER AND SAID FOAM.
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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) | 1971-02-05 | 1971-08-07 | 1972-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-05 | 1975-08-07 | 1976-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-05 | 1979-08-07 | 1980-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |