US3932090A
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Adjustable extrusion apparatus for producing thread-like products
Assignee: Ingrip Fasteners Inc
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Filing: 1973-01-31
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1993-01-31
Abstract
Abstract Extruded articles having integral ribs and/or integral rows of spaced apart elements extending transverse to the direction of extrusion are formed by forcing a melt flowable material such as a thermoplastic polymer through an extrusion opening. The material is continuously extruded in a first lateral or annular extrusion zone in the extrusion opening while the material being extruded in a second lateral or annular extrusion zone, which is contiguous with the first zone, is periodically interrupted, modulated and/or restricted.
Inventors
- 👤 George C. Brumlik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:04
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B18/00; A44B18/0046; A44B18/0049; B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/03; B29C48/05; B29C48/09; B29C48/11; B29C48/12; B29C48/25; B29C48/30; B29C48/302; B29D; B29D5/00; B29D5/10; B29C48/001; B29C48/0011; B29C48/0018; B29C48/0019; B29C48/0022; B29C48/07; B29C48/13; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/001; B29L2031/008
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for extruding articles which comprises extrusion means having an annular extrusion opening divided into an outer extrusion zone and an inner extrusion zone contiguous with the outer zone, said extrusion means being adapted to melt a melt flowable material and force same through said extrusion opening, said inner zone being adapted to continuously extrude said material and said outer zone having means associated therewith for simultaneously forming a thread in the material being extruded in said outer zone said thread forming means including means for simultaneously forming biased means on one or more of the edge, face or trough of the thread formed in the material being extruded in said outer zone.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
Apparatus for extruding articles which comprises extrusion means having an annular extrusion opening divided into an outer extrusion zone and an inner extrusion zone contiguous with the outer zone, said extrusion means being adapted to melt a melt flowable material and force same through said extrusion opening, said inner zone being adapted to continuously extrude said material and said outer zone having means associated therewith for simultaneously forming a thread in the material being extruded in said outer zone said thread forming means including means for simultaneously forming biased means on one or more of the edge, face or trough of the thread formed in the material being extruded in said outer zone.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said thread forming means is adapted to form left hand and right hand threads in the material being extruded in the outer zone.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
Apparatus of claim 1 wherein said thread forming means are constricting and expanding iris means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-01-12 | 1979-07-14 | 1980-01-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-12 | 1983-07-14 | 1984-01-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-12 | 1987-07-14 | 1988-01-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |