US4070418A
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Heat formable elastomeric block polymer products
Assignee: Goodrich Corp
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Filing: 1973-06-29
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Granted: 1978-01-24
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Expires: 1993-06-29
Abstract
Abstract Heat formable elastomer products are made by vulcanizing block polymers having a central block of thermoplastic and terminal blocks of vulcanizable elastomer, preferably after addition of separately prepared compatible vulcanizable elastomer. The products when heated, shaped, and cooled, will retain the new shape until reheated, but with altered physical properties. When reheated, they tend to return to their vulcanized condition of shape and physical properties.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary A. Harpell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:29
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08J; C08J3/00; C08J3/24; C08J2353/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
An elastomeric article consisting of a vulcanized composition comprising a block copolymer having a central thermoplastic block of molecular weight from about twenty thousand to several hundred thousand and terminal blocks of vulcanizable elastomer, the ratio of the quantity of thermoplastic in the central block to the quantity of elastomer in the terminal block along with such additional vulcanizable elastomer as may be present being from about 1:1 to about 1:5, and which article has a definite size and shape and which when heated beyond a moldable temperature of the thermoplastic block without mechanical restraint will shrink in at least one direction to assume a different shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
An elastomeric article consisting of a vulcanized composition comprising a block copolymer having a central thermoplastic block of molecular weight from about twenty thousand to several hundred thousand and terminal blocks of vulcanizable elastomer, the ratio of the quantity of thermoplastic in the central block to the quantity of elastomer in the terminal block along with such additional vulcanizable elastomer as may be present being from about 1:1 to about 1:5, and which article has a definite size and shape and which when heated beyond a moldable temperature of the thermoplastic block without mechanical restraint will shrink in at least one direction to assume a different shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An article as in claim 1 in which the aggregate quantity of elastomer is at least about twice as great as that of thermoplastic.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An article as in claim 2 in which the elastomer in the block copolymer is a fraction of the aggregate quantity of elastomer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
An article as in claim 2 in which the elastomer is essentially all in the block copolymer.
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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) | 1981-01-23 | 1981-07-25 | 1982-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-01-23 | 1985-07-25 | 1986-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-01-23 | 1989-07-25 | 1990-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |