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Apparatus for deflashing molded articles
Assignee: CONSEIL SO GE CO
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Filing: 1971-11-10
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1991-11-10
Abstract
Abstract An improved deflashing apparatus comprises a container for the articles to be deflashed, a cooling system for said articles, and an agitating device within said container for imparting a movement to said articles with a direct mechanical action thereon and consequent removal of the flash which has become brittle owing to the cooling. In the most preferred embodiment the agitating device comprises a pair of rotating brushes and the inside of the container has an essentially bi-lobed shape.
Inventors
- 👤 G Coscia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:36
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B31/00; B24B31/10; B23; B23P; B23P25/00; B29; B29C; B29C37/00; B29C37/02; B29C35/00; B29C35/16; B29C2035/1616; B29C2035/1625; B29C2035/165; B29K; B29K2021/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/806; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/30; Y10T225/304; Y10T225/329
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
An apparatus for deflashing molded articles comprising a container for the articles to be deflashed, a system for cooling said container and the articles contained therein, and an agitating device located within said container and comprising two rotating brushes adapted to impart a movement to said articles, said brushes exerting upon the articles a direct mechanical action with consequent removal of the flash which has become brittle owing to the cooling.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
71 words
An apparatus for deflashing molded articles comprising a container for the articles to be deflashed, a system for cooling said container and the articles contained therein, and an agitating device located within said container and comprising two rotating brushes adapted to impart a movement to said articles, said brushes exerting upon the articles a direct mechanical action with consequent removal of the flash which has become brittle owing to the cooling.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the inside of the container is bi-lobed and each lobe contains in the lower part one of the two rotating brushes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein each brush consists of a central core bearing on its outer part stiff bristles having such a length that their ends enter into contact both with the internal surface of the container and with the ends of the bristles of the other brush.
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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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |