US3603350A
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Reinforced elastic material and methods of manufacture
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-11-21
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Granted: 1971-09-07
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Expires: 1988-11-21
Abstract
Abstract There is disclosed herein an inflatable elastic boot having an open mesh net reinforcement limiting and controlling the expansion of the boot under pressure; and methods of manufacture comprising rotating a drum in baths of uncured elastic material, wrapping the drum with the net between baths, and curing the elastic material.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin P Monroe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/02; F16F9/04; F16F9/0409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A reinforced elastic boot of tubular form adapted to be connected in airtight engagement between relatively movable members to absorb the shock of one of said members with respect to the other of said members in the direction of the axis of said boot, said boot comprising a reinforcing net having little inherent elasticity and provided with openings therein, said net being formed into a tube; said net encased in elastic material uniformly coating both sides of the net and extending across and closing said openings in the net; said tubular net capable of only slight transverse expansion and said openings being of such size as to allow said elastic material covering said openings to bulge outwardly beyond said net when the boot is at least partially inflated and pressure is applied to move one of said members toward the other of said members whereby said boot cushions the movement between said members without substantial loss of shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A reinforced elastic boot of tubular form adapted to be connected in airtight engagement between relatively movable members to absorb the shock of one of said members with respect to the other of said members in the direction of the axis of said boot, said boot comprising a reinforcing net having little inherent elasticity and provided with openings therein, said net being formed into a tube; said net encased in elastic material uniformly coating both sides of the net and extending across and closing said openings in the net; said tubular net capable of only slight transverse expansion and said openings being of such size as to allow said elastic material covering said openings to bulge outwardly beyond said net when the boot is at least partially inflated and pressure is applied to move one of said members toward the other of said members whereby said boot cushions the movement between said members without substantial loss of shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A reinforced elastic boot as set forth in claim 1 said net being preshrunk and comprising three thirty-seconds inch nylon strands woven with 1 1/4 openings therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A reinforced elastic boot as set forth in claim 2; said elastic material comprising, in section, a central portion of rubber evenly distributed on either side of the net and outer and inner coats of neoprene integrally cured with said rubber.
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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) | 1974-09-06 | 1975-03-08 | 1975-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-06 | 1979-03-08 | 1979-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-06 | 1983-03-08 | 1983-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |