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Method and apparatus for heating eyeglass frames
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-08
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Granted: 1977-10-18
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Expires: 1996-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for heating articles, such as eyeglass frames, includes a bed of heat retentive beads supported above a plenum chamber by a mesh or screen. Heated air is delivered to the plenum chamber at low velocity and high volume for flowing upwardly through the bed for heating the same. The air is directed through the phenum chamber by bodies which act as baffles as well as a heat sink.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard C. Wareham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:17
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02C; G02C13/00; B; B29; B29D; B29D12/00; B29D12/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for heating eyeglass frames to permit insertion of lenses therein comprising: containing a quantity of heat retentive particles having a regular shape in a container over a screen having openings sized to permit the free flow of air therethrough, injecting heated air into a plenum chamber below said screen at a pressure only slightly in excess of atmospheric pressure and insufficient to fluidize said beads and at a sufficient flow rate to heat said beads, passing said air freely upwardly through said screen to slowly agitate said beads while maintaining the beads in contact with adjacent beads, inserting at least the rim portion of said frames into said particles for a time sufficient to heat the same to a deformable state.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A method for heating eyeglass frames to permit insertion of lenses therein comprising: containing a quantity of heat retentive particles having a regular shape in a container over a screen having openings sized to permit the free flow of air therethrough, injecting heated air into a plenum chamber below said screen at a pressure only slightly in excess of atmospheric pressure and insufficient to fluidize said beads and at a sufficient flow rate to heat said beads, passing said air freely upwardly through said screen to slowly agitate said beads while maintaining the beads in contact with adjacent beads, inserting at least the rim portion of said frames into said particles for a time sufficient to heat the same to a deformable state.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method as set forth in claim 1 wherein said heat retentive particles comprise glass beads, diverting the air flow in said plenum chamber to uniformly heat said beads, and storing heat from said heated air in heat sink means disposed in said plenum chamber for radiating the same to said beads to stabilize the temperature thereof.
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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) | 1980-10-17 | 1981-04-18 | 1981-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-10-17 | 1985-04-18 | 1985-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-10-17 | 1989-04-18 | 1989-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |