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US3663678A Expired / Lapsed US ⏱️ 0.0 years remaining

Method of using shrinkable plastics

Assignee: Sinclair and Rush Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-08
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1989-09-08
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Abstract

Abstract A SHRINKABLE SYNTHETIC POLYMER PART PRODUCED BY SWELLING THE PART IN SOLVENT WITH SUBSEQUENT "FREEZING" OF THE PART IN THE ENLARGED STATE. THE EXPANDED PART CAN BE APPLIED OVER THE PART TO BE COVERED AND SHRUNK BY APPLICATION OF HEAT OR SOLVENT. THE PART PERFREABLY IS OF POLYVINYL CHLORIDE.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph T Miller

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 15:02
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C61/00; B29C61/06; B29K; B29K2027/00; B29K2027/06

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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) 1975-05-16 1975-11-15 1976-05-16 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1979-05-16 1979-11-15 1980-05-16 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1983-05-16 1983-11-15 1984-05-16 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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