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Process and apparatus for the manufacture of embossed film laminations

Assignee: Mobil Oil AS
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Filing: 1977-03-09
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Granted: 1978-08-08
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Expires: 1997-03-09
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Abstract

Abstract A method for the production of embossed laminar thermoplastic film structures comprising supplying a first length of a thermoplastic film onto the surface of a patterned roller, portions of which pattern are capable of absorbing infrared radiation, subsequently heating the patterned surface to raise the temperature of the film in those areas which are in contact with the infrared absorbent pattern, and finally superimposing a preheated film onto the film on the surface of the patterned roller to produce a laminar structure bonded together along a plurality of intersecting heat seal lines.

Inventors

  • 👤 Donald A. Haase
  • 👤 Robert E. Reed

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-11-05 17:17
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B38/00; B32B38/06; B29; B29C; B29C59/00; B29C59/02; B29C59/04; B29C59/046; B32B37/00; B32B37/06; B32B37/065; B32B37/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1007; Y10T156/1023; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1712; Y10T156/1737

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim 101 words
In an apparatus for preparing a two layer embossed thermoplastic laminate comprising a roller having a raised pattern surface, said pattern surface being infra-red absorbent, means to pass two layers of film concurrently over said roller and means to apply heat to said infra-red absorbent raised pattern surface: the improvement wherein said raised pattern surface comprises helically extending and intersecting circumferential bands about the surface of said roller, interrupted by longitudinally extending circumferential bands having smooth infra-red reflecting metallic surfaces and associated means for cooling said smooth surfaces, said smooth surfaced bands being coextensive in height with said raised pattern surfaces.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 101 words
In an apparatus for preparing a two layer embossed thermoplastic laminate comprising a roller having a raised pattern surface, said pattern surface being infra-red absorbent, means to pass two layers of film concurrently over said roller and means to apply heat to said infra-red absorbent raised pattern surface: the improvement wherein said raised pattern surface comprises helically extending and intersecting circumferential bands about the surface of said roller, interrupted by longitudinally extending circumferential bands having smooth infra-red reflecting metallic surfaces and associated means for cooling said smooth surfaces, said smooth surfaced bands being coextensive in height with said raised pattern surfaces.

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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) 1981-08-07 1982-02-06 1982-08-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1985-08-07 1986-02-06 1986-08-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1989-08-07 1990-02-06 1990-08-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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