US4117064A
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Method for twisting strip material
Assignee: Philip Morris USA Inc
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Filing: 1976-05-05
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Granted: 1978-09-26
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Expires: 1996-05-05
Abstract
Abstract A method for shaping a helical twist in a ribbon of thermoplastic material, as well as a method of making a composite structured article in which a tubular sheet is formed around the twisted ribbon is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 George L. Mathe
- 👤 Jerome S. Osmalov
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:02
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C53/00; B29C53/14; B29C48/00; B29C48/15; B29C48/03; B29C48/12; B29C48/13; B29C48/131
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for shaping a continuous ribbon of thermoplastic stock to impart a helical twist thereto which comprises advancing a continuous thermoplastic tube along a fixed, straight longitudinally directed axis and through the nip between cooperating rotating surfaces of oppositely biased rotating members rotating about fixed axes and disposed in crossing array relative to said advance course to present common strip engaging lengths on said surfaces thereby to flatten said tubing as a continuous ribbon and impart a helical twist to said ribbon without imparting any bodily rotation effect to the ribbon by concurrently bodily rotating said members about the fixed axis of advance of said ribbon to compensate for any rotational effect produced in said ribbon by said members tending to rotate said ribbon bodily about said axis of advance.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A method for shaping a continuous ribbon of thermoplastic stock to impart a helical twist thereto which comprises advancing a continuous thermoplastic tube along a fixed, straight longitudinally directed axis and through the nip between cooperating rotating surfaces of oppositely biased rotating members rotating about fixed axes and disposed in crossing array relative to said advance course to present common strip engaging lengths on said surfaces thereby to flatten said tubing as a continuous ribbon and impart a helical twist to said ribbon without imparting any bodily rotation effect to the ribbon by concurrently bodily rotating said members about the fixed axis of advance of said ribbon to compensate for any rotational effect produced in said ribbon by said members tending to rotate said ribbon bodily about said axis of advance.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method for forming a composite structured article which comprises twisting a continuous ribbon in accordance with claim 1, extruding a continuous tubular sheath of thermoplastic material at a predetermined dimension, advancing said twisted ribbon into and codirectionally with said extrudate, and uniformly drawing said tubular sheath down to a smaller dimension and against the opposite side edges of said ribbon by passing said tubular sheath through a closing apparatus.
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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) | 1981-09-25 | 1982-03-27 | 1982-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-25 | 1986-03-27 | 1986-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-25 | 1990-03-27 | 1990-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |