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Manufacture of shaped articles of foamed olefin polymers
Assignee: BASF SE
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Filing: 1974-06-18
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Granted: 1977-06-21
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Expires: 1994-06-18
Abstract
Abstract Shaped articles are produced by heating and compressing particles of foamed olefin polymer containing crosslinked portions in molds, the pressure being reduced during compression in the mold.
Inventors
- 👤 Hermann Tatzel
- 👤 Wolfram Koegel
- 👤 Gilbert Beck
- 👤 Ludwig Zuern
- 👤 Arndt Christian Caesar
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:44
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08J; C08J9/00; C08J9/22; C08J9/228; C08J9/232; B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/10; B29C44/34; B29C44/36; B29C44/38; B29C44/44; B29C44/445; B29K; B29K2023/00; B29K2105/00; B29K2105/24; C08J2323/00; C08J2323/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/07; Y10S264/18; Y10S521/00; Y10S521/918; Y10S521/919
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A process for the manufacture of shaped articles of foamed olefin polymers consisting essentially of a. providing a gas-tight shaping means or mold having at least one movable wall means; b. introducing completely foamed crosslinked olefin polymer particles into said gas tight shaping means or mold; c. heating said particles by passing a gaseous or liquid heating medium through the mold, to temperatures which are from 5 to 150° above the crystallite melting point of said polymer; d. simultaneously mechanically compressing said particles by said movable wall means; e. reducing the air pressure in said shaping means or mold prior to or during said compression to a valve which is at least 50 mm of Hg below ambient atmospheric pressure to form a sintered foamed crosslinked olefin polymer article; f. venting said mold and cooling said article; and, g. removing said sintered foamed crosslinked olefin polymer article from said shaping means or mold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A process for the manufacture of shaped articles of foamed olefin polymers consisting essentially of a. providing a gas-tight shaping means or mold having at least one movable wall means; b. introducing completely foamed crosslinked olefin polymer particles into said gas tight shaping means or mold; c. heating said particles by passing a gaseous or liquid heating medium through the mold, to temperatures which are from 5 to 150° above the crystallite melting point of said polymer; d. simultaneously mechanically compressing said particles by said movable wall means; e. reducing the air pressure in said shaping means or mold prior to or during said compression to a valve which is at least 50 mm of Hg below ambient atmospheric pressure to form a sintered foamed crosslinked olefin polymer article; f. venting said mold and cooling said article; and, g. removing said sintered foamed crosslinked olefin polymer article from said shaping means or mold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A process as set forth in claim 1, wherein the pressure in the shaping means or mold is reduced by from 100 to 700 mm of Hg below ambient atmospheric pressure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process as set forth in claim 2 wherein a subatmospheric pressure is set up in the shaping means or mold as the foamed particles are compressed.
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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) | 1980-06-20 | 1980-12-20 | 1981-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-20 | 1984-12-20 | 1985-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-20 | 1988-12-20 | 1989-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |