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Method for compression molding of thermosetting plastics utilizing a temperature gradient across the plastic to cure the article

Assignee: National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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Filing: 1971-11-15
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Granted: 1974-02-05
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Expires: 1991-11-15
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Abstract

Abstract METHOD FOR COMPRESSION MOLDING OF THERMOSETTING PLASTICS COMPOSITIONS WHEREIN HEATL IS APPLIED TO THE COMPRESSED LOAD IN A MOLD CAVITY AND ADJUSTED TO HOLD MOLDING TEMPERATURE AT THE INTERFACE OF THE CAVITY SURFACE AND THE COMPRESSED COMPOUND TO PRODUCE A THERMAL FRONT. THIS THERMAL FRONT ADVANCES INTO THE EVACUATED COMPOUND AT MEAN RIGHT ANGLES TO THE COMPRESSION LOAD AND TOWARD A THERMAL FENCE FORMED AT THE OPPOSITE SURFACE OF THE COMPRESSED COMPOUND.

Inventors

  • 👤 W Heier

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 02:20
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C43/00

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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) 1977-02-04 1977-08-06 1978-02-05 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1981-02-04 1981-08-06 1982-02-05 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1985-02-04 1985-08-06 1986-02-05 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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