US4073839A
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Method of zone pouring foam products
Assignee: Motor Wheel Corp
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Filing: 1976-04-19
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Granted: 1978-02-14
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Expires: 1996-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A foamed article having zones of varying hardness is prepared by moving a shaping means relative to at least two foam pouring means to distribute a foamable mixture over the surface of the shaping means in a fan-shaped pattern in response to the relative motion between the pouring means and the shaper, adjusting the fan-shaped pattern to define zones in the foamed article having the desired physical characteristics.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore B. Burkholder
- 👤 Robert J. Stalter
- 👤 Paul N. Skotynsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:14
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/04; B29C44/0461; B29C44/0476; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/05; Y10S521/00; Y10S521/904
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of forming a foamed article having zoned of varying hardness comprising moving a shaping means relative to a bank of at least two foam pouring means which are aligned in a direction transverse to the direction of relative movement of said shaping means, causing each of said pouring means to distribute a foamable mixture over the surface of the shaper in a fan-like planular pattern transverse to the direction of said shaping means in response to the relative motion between the pouring means and the shaper, adjusting the fan-like planular pattern between the adjacent pouring means to control the area of overlap of said patterns to define zones in the foamed article of different physical characteristics and adjusting the nature of the foamable mixture exiting each pouring means whereby a foamed article having different physical characteristic is formed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
140 words
A method of forming a foamed article having zoned of varying hardness comprising moving a shaping means relative to a bank of at least two foam pouring means which are aligned in a direction transverse to the direction of relative movement of said shaping means, causing each of said pouring means to distribute a foamable mixture over the surface of the shaper in a fan-like planular pattern transverse to the direction of said shaping means in response to the relative motion between the pouring means and the shaper, adjusting the fan-like planular pattern between the adjacent pouring means to control the area of overlap of said patterns to define zones in the foamed article of different physical characteristics and adjusting the nature of the foamable mixture exiting each pouring means whereby a foamed article having different physical characteristic is formed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the foamable mixture is a polyurethane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the fan-like planular pattern from each pouring head is controlled to give a line of demarcation having from essentially a zero overlap to more than one inch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 2 wherein the fan-like planular pattern of each pour is adjusted to give essentially a parallel demarcation zone between the foams of different properties.
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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) | 1981-02-13 | 1981-08-15 | 1982-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-13 | 1985-08-15 | 1986-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-13 | 1989-08-15 | 1990-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |