US3380703A
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Supporting fixture for foam-filled articles
Assignee: Remmele Engineering Inc
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Filing: 1966-01-10
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Granted: 1968-04-30
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Expires: 1986-01-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas S Zastrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:55
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C33/00; B29C33/30; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/12; B29C44/1228; B29C44/1233; B29C33/20; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/762; B29L2031/7622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A FIXTURE FOR PROVIDING MECHANICAL SUPPORT FOR A FOAMED-IN-PLACE RESIN FILLED ARTICLE DURING EXPANSION OF SAID RESIN, THE ARTICLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY RELATED SURFACES, SAID FIXTURE COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF SUPPORTING PANELS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER, EACH OF SAID SUPPORTING PANELS BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN A SUPPORTING POSITION IN PARALLEL ABUTTING RELATION TO A SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE AND A RETRACTED POSITION IN SPACED RELATION THEREFROM, POWERED LATCHING MEANS ACTING BETWEEN TWO OF SAID PANELS, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE HOLDING FORCE OF SAID LATCHING MEANS TO THE REMAINING PANELS WHEREBY ALL OF SAID PANELS WILL BE HELD IN THEIR SUPPORTING POSITIONS WHEN SAID LATCHING MEANS IS ENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A FIXTURE FOR PROVIDING MECHANICAL SUPPORT FOR A FOAMED-IN-PLACE RESIN FILLED ARTICLE DURING EXPANSION OF SAID RESIN, THE ARTICLE HAVING A PLURALITY OF ANGULARLY RELATED SURFACES, SAID FIXTURE COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF SUPPORTING PANELS MOUNTED ON SAID BASE MEMBER, EACH OF SAID SUPPORTING PANELS BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN A SUPPORTING POSITION IN PARALLEL ABUTTING RELATION TO A SURFACE OF SAID ARTICLE AND A RETRACTED POSITION IN SPACED RELATION THEREFROM, POWERED LATCHING MEANS ACTING BETWEEN TWO OF SAID PANELS, AND MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE HOLDING FORCE OF SAID LATCHING MEANS TO THE REMAINING PANELS WHEREBY ALL OF SAID PANELS WILL BE HELD IN THEIR SUPPORTING POSITIONS WHEN SAID LATCHING MEANS IS ENGAGED.
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) | 1971-04-30 | 1971-10-30 | 1972-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-30 | 1975-10-30 | 1976-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-30 | 1979-10-30 | 1980-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |