US3616076A
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Forming apparatus
Assignee: JOHANNES M GEPKENS
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Filing: 1969-03-10
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Granted: 1971-10-26
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Expires: 1989-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A device for fabricating laminated plastic surface objects which includes a support frame; a bed attached to the frame; a platen mounted above the bed for holding a sheet of laminated plastic material in a fixed position on the bed; an elongated die connected to the frame proximate to and along one side edge of the bed; and pressure means for bending the plastic material over the one side edge of the bed and urging said material into the die. Second pressure means can be connected to the frame for bending the opposite edge of the plastic material around a sculptured counter top blank and heaters can be connected to the frame for heating the plastic material to its softening temperature.
Inventors
- 👤 Johannes M Gepkens
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:03
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D99/00; B29D99/0039; B29C; B29C53/00; B29C53/02; B29C53/04; B29C53/06; B29C53/063; B29C53/066; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/44; B29L2031/441; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1034
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein second heater means are secured to said support frame for heating the portion of said sheet of moldable material which extends outwardly away from the outside edge of said splash board underlayment blank, and die means are affixed to said support frame proximate to and along said first side edge of said bed means for shaping said sheet of moldable material extending outwardly away from said outside edge of said splash board underlayment blank against said outside edge of said splashbOard underlayment blank when said portion of said sheet material is urged against said die means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein a portion of said sheet of moldable material extends outwardly away from the outside edge of the countertop underlayment blank proximate said second side edge of said bed means and third heating means are attached to said support frame for heating the portion of said moldable material extending outwardly away from said outside edge of said countertop underlayment blank.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein second pressure means are attached to said support frame for urging the portion of sheet material extending outwardly away from said outside edge of said countertop underlayment blank against said outside edge of said countertop underlayment blank.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said second and said third heating means are mounted on repositioning means for moving said second means adjacent to and away from said moldable material extending outwardly away from said first side edge of said bed and for moving said third heating means adjacent to and away from said moldable material extending outwardly away from said second side edge of said bed means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein said first and said second pressure means are substantial square elongated members rotatably mounted at their opposite ends in guide means for directing the movement of said pressure means along a predetermined path.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said first and said second pressure means are covered on their sides with a resilient material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of claim 7 wherein said bed means is adjustable to accommodate different-sized supporting members.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1974-10-25 | 1975-04-26 | 1975-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-25 | 1979-04-26 | 1979-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-25 | 1983-04-26 | 1983-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |