US3381066A
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Method of making a translucent panel
Assignee: KIRBY
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Filing: 1965-09-20
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Granted: 1968-04-30
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Expires: 1985-09-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James N Lowe
- 👤 Reyntiens Patrick
- 👤 Kirby David
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:43
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/12; B44C3/123; B44C3/126; B44C5/00; B44C5/08; B44F; B44F1/00; B44F1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A METHOD OF MAKING A TRANSLUCENT PANEL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING A NUMBER OF FORMWORK ISLANDS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE MOULD, POSITIONING METAL REINFORCEMENT WITHIN SAID MOULD BETWEEN SAID ISLANDS, POURING CONCRETE INTO SAID MOULD SUBSTANTIALLY UP TO BUT NOT ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF SAID ISLANDS, ALLOWING SAID CONCRETE TO SET TO FORM A UNITARY REINFORCED LOAD BEARING CONCRETE FRAMEWORK, PLACING PIECES OF TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL ON SAID ISLANDS TO FORM A MOSIAC, CASTING A LAYER OF EPOXY RESIN AROUND SAID MOSAIC AND ON TOP OF SAID CONCRETE FRAMEWORK AND ANY EXPOSED PARTS OF SAID ISLANDS, ALLOWING SAID EPOXY RESIN TO SET, AND SEPARATING SAID COMPOSITE PANEL FORM SAID MOULD AND SAID FORMWORK ISLANDS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
115 words
A METHOD OF MAKING A TRANSLUCENT PANEL COMPRISING THE STEPS OF PLACING A NUMBER OF FORMWORK ISLANDS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE MOULD, POSITIONING METAL REINFORCEMENT WITHIN SAID MOULD BETWEEN SAID ISLANDS, POURING CONCRETE INTO SAID MOULD SUBSTANTIALLY UP TO BUT NOT ABOVE THE HEIGHT OF SAID ISLANDS, ALLOWING SAID CONCRETE TO SET TO FORM A UNITARY REINFORCED LOAD BEARING CONCRETE FRAMEWORK, PLACING PIECES OF TRANSLUCENT MATERIAL ON SAID ISLANDS TO FORM A MOSIAC, CASTING A LAYER OF EPOXY RESIN AROUND SAID MOSAIC AND ON TOP OF SAID CONCRETE FRAMEWORK AND ANY EXPOSED PARTS OF SAID ISLANDS, ALLOWING SAID EPOXY RESIN TO SET, AND SEPARATING SAID COMPOSITE PANEL FORM SAID MOULD AND SAID FORMWORK ISLANDS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A METHOD ACCORDING TO CLAIM 1, WHEREIN SAID MOULD IS VIBRATED AFTER SAID CONCRETE HAS BEEN POURED BUT BEFORE SAID CONCRETE IS SET AND THE SETTING OF SAID CONCRETE IS PROMOTED BY HEATING THE BOTTOM OF SAID MOULD.
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 |