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Method for vacuum molding book bindings

Assignee: Abildgaard Laboratories Inc
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Filing: 1971-03-10
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Granted: 1973-05-29
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Expires: 1991-03-10
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Abstract

Abstract The method involves softening thermoplastic book covers and spine caps by application of heat and simultaneously applying a vacuum on the inside of a flexible membrane so that atmospheric pressure forces the membrane against the converse and spine, molding the same together and joining the spine to the edges of the pages. By use of a prepared casting release paper, simulated grain my be embossed in the covers and various legends and ornamentation applied. The molding of the cover may laminated various layers of plastic of different thickness, colors, etc. The edges of the covers are rounded during molding. Panels or imbedded inserts may be formed in the covers or spine.

Inventors

  • 👤 W Abildgaard
  • 👤 C Groswith
  • 👤 H Melgaard

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-11-07 16:08
CPC Classifications
B; B42; B42B; B42B5/00; B42B5/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1039; Y10T156/1041

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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) 1976-05-28 1976-11-27 1977-05-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1980-05-28 1980-11-27 1981-05-29 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1984-05-28 1984-11-27 1985-05-29 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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