US4049768A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Method for extending thermoplastic foams having smooth external skins
Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
•
Filing: 1976-04-09
•
Granted: 1977-09-20
•
Expires: 1996-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus are provided for employment in thermoplastic foam extrusion utilizing a direct-injection extrusion process. Thermoplastic foam material is produced which is characterized by having relatively smooth external skin surfaces, and an internal cellular structure, by providing intensive cooling of the foam material immediately upon its issuance from an extrusion die orifice. Means are also provided for controlling the cooling rate utilizing an adjustable device which controls the rate of cooling air flow and air temperature within the extended foam tube.
Inventors
- 👤 Vinod K. Luthra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 10:30
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/34; B29C44/36; B29C44/46; B29C44/50; B29C44/507; B29C48/00; B29C48/25; B29C48/88; B29C48/885; B29C48/89; B29C48/90; B29C48/901; B29C48/902; B29C48/911; B29C48/9115; B29C48/912; B29C2948/00; B29C2948/92; B29C2948/92504; B29C2948/9258; B29C2948/926; B29C2948/92609; B29C48/001; B29C48/0017; B29C48/0018; B29C48/0019; B29C48/0022; B29C48/03; B29C48/09; B29C48/10; B29L; B29L2023/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/14; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
In a method for the surface treatment of extruded tubular thermoplastic foams wherein an internal nozzle and an external cooling ring are employed to cool the foam surface and form continuous skin layers thereon and wherein the foam tube subsequent to forming is drawn over the cylindrical surface of a forming drum, the improvement which comprises providing and utilizing an air vent in the face portion of said forming drum, said air vent comprising an orifice having an adjustable baffle whereby the return flow of cooling air from the interior of the extruded tube is controlled resulting in alterations in the characteristics of said skin layers.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a method for the surface treatment of extruded tubular thermoplastic foams wherein an internal nozzle and an external cooling ring are employed to cool the foam surface and form continuous skin layers thereon and wherein the foam tube subsequent to forming is drawn over the cylindrical surface of a forming drum, the improvement which comprises providing and utilizing an air vent in the face portion of said forming drum, said air vent comprising an orifice having an adjustable baffle whereby the return flow of cooling air from the interior of the extruded tube is controlled resulting in alterations in the characteristics of said skin layers.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2461630A
Cited
US2668323A
Cited
US3088167A
Cited
GB1017398A
Cited
US3560600A
Cited
US3413387A
Cited
US3426113A
Cited
US3835209A
Cited
US3871802A
Cited
US3976411A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-19 | 1981-03-21 | 1981-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-19 | 1985-03-21 | 1985-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-19 | 1989-03-21 | 1989-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |