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Method of manufacturing helical members from a synthetic extruded material
Assignee: Nortene SA
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Filing: 1977-01-17
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Granted: 1980-01-08
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Expires: 1997-01-17
Abstract
Abstract Method of manufacturing helical members from a synthetic plastic material comprises the step of leading the extruded material while still deformable along the helical path and permitting it to harden while retained in that path. The invention also comprises a machine for carrying out this process and the article produced thereby.
Inventors
- 👤 Rene Casaert
- 👤 Michel Pavy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/02; F16F1/04; B; B29; B29C; B29C53/00; B29C53/02; B29C53/12; F16F1/021; G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/37; B29C48/00; B29C48/03; B29C48/131; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/774; B29L2031/7742
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
Method of manufacturing helical members of synthetic material, which method comprises the steps of, extruding an elongate member from synthetic material directly onto a fixed cylindrical element, causing said member while still deformable in the plastic state to follow a helical path of travel around the fixed cylindrical element, the direction of extrusion being substantially tangential to the point at which said extruded member enters said helical path, permitting said member to cool as it travels along said path until it becomes rigid, and exerting on at least one point on the helical rigid portion of said member, a tractive force oriented substantially in the direction in which said member is travelling at that point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
Method of manufacturing helical members of synthetic material, which method comprises the steps of, extruding an elongate member from synthetic material directly onto a fixed cylindrical element, causing said member while still deformable in the plastic state to follow a helical path of travel around the fixed cylindrical element, the direction of extrusion being substantially tangential to the point at which said extruded member enters said helical path, permitting said member to cool as it travels along said path until it becomes rigid, and exerting on at least one point on the helical rigid portion of said member, a tractive force oriented substantially in the direction in which said member is travelling at that point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
Method as claimed in claim 1 in which the traction exerted in the direction of the helical path on the member is produced by mechanical means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
Method as claimed in claim 1 in which the traction exerted on the member is produced by the flow of a fluid which tends to draw said member along with it.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
Process as claimed in claim 3 in which at least part of the traction is exerted on a part of the member which is not yet completely rigid.
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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) | 1983-01-07 | 1983-07-09 | 1984-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-01-07 | 1987-07-09 | 1988-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-01-07 | 1991-07-09 | 1992-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |