US4044716A
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Vacuum slot coating apparatus
Assignee: Milliken Research Corp
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Filing: 1976-05-06
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Granted: 1977-08-30
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Expires: 1996-05-06
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an apparatus to apply a coating to a fabric which employs vacuum pressure to enhance the penetration of the coating into the fabric. The vacuum pressure source has a continuously moving surface to prevent build-up of the coating material at the outlet of the vacuum source.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis L. Riddle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:33
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06B; D06B1/00; D06B1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
In a apparatus to provide a coated fabric having means to coat a fabric, suction conduit means having an elongated opening thereon to apply suction pressure to the fabric to impregnate the coating into the fabric and means to cure the coated fabric the movement comprising: guide means mounted inside said conduit means to guide a web material across one side of said elongated opening into said suction conduit means and out across the other side of said elongated opening to clean the surface of said opening, said opening being lined with a friction resistant material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
In a apparatus to provide a coated fabric having means to coat a fabric, suction conduit means having an elongated opening thereon to apply suction pressure to the fabric to impregnate the coating into the fabric and means to cure the coated fabric the movement comprising: guide means mounted inside said conduit means to guide a web material across one side of said elongated opening into said suction conduit means and out across the other side of said elongated opening to clean the surface of said opening, said opening being lined with a friction resistant material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein block-off members are mounted on said suction conduit means over a portion of said elongated opening to block-off said elongated opening beyond the edges of the coated fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said guide means includes a roll member.
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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) | 1980-08-29 | 1981-02-28 | 1981-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-29 | 1985-02-28 | 1985-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-29 | 1989-02-28 | 1989-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |