US3932097A
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Record manufacturing equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-01-30
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Granted: 1976-01-13
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Expires: 1995-01-30
Abstract
Abstract Machinery for manufacturing a record which includes a first stamper and a second stamper. Means are associated with each stamper for cooling the stampers so the outer periphery of plastic that is formed into a record between said stampers solidifies and there is a minimum amount of flash.
Inventors
- 👤 Lorence Press
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 06:24
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C43/00; B29C43/02; B29L; B29L2017/00; B29L2017/001; B29L2017/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/81
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
Machinery for manufacturing a record comprising a first record press platen, a first record mold secured to said first record press platen, a first stamper having a central portion and a periphery, a second record press platen, a second record mold, said second record mold secured to said second record press platen, a second stamper having a central portion and a periphery, means for securing a first portion of said first stamper to said first record mold, means for securing the periphery of said first stamper to said first record mold and for cooling the outer periphery of plastic that is being formed into a record between said first and second stampers during a stamping operation means for securing a first portion of said second stamper to said second record mold, and means for securing the periphery of said second stamper to said second record mold and for cooling the outer periphery of plastic that is being formed into a record between said first and second stampers during a stamping operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
Machinery for manufacturing a record comprising a first record press platen, a first record mold secured to said first record press platen, a first stamper having a central portion and a periphery, a second record press platen, a second record mold, said second record mold secured to said second record press platen, a second stamper having a central portion and a periphery, means for securing a first portion of said first stamper to said first record mold, means for securing the periphery of said first stamper to said first record mold and for cooling the outer periphery of plastic that is being formed into a record between said first and second stampers during a stamping operation means for securing a first portion of said second stamper to said second record mold, and means for securing the periphery of said second stamper to said second record mold and for cooling the outer periphery of plastic that is being formed into a record between said first and second stampers during a stamping operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
Machinery according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing the periphery of said first stamper to said first record mold includes a first hold down ring, said first hold down ring holding the periphery of said first stamper in contact with said first record mold, and fluid passage means extending through said first hold down ring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
Machinery according to claim 2 wherein said first hold down ring includes a surface that is flush with the periphery of said stamper.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
67 words
Machinery according to claim 2 wherein said first hold down ring includes an upper surface spaced from said first record press platen, said first stamper including a central portion parallel to said first record press platen, said first stamper central portion being parallel to said hold down ring upper surface and spaced further from said first record press platen than said first hold down ring upper surface.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
Machinery according to claim 2 wherein said means for securing the periphery of said second stamper to said second hold down ring and for cooling the outer periphery of plastic that is being formed into a record between said first and second stampers during a stamping operation is identical to said means for securing the periphery of said first stamper to said first record mold and for cooling the outer periphery of plastic that is formed into a record between said first and second stampers during a stamping operation.
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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) | 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 |