US4194873A
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Apparatus for making pultruded product
Assignee: PPG Industries Inc
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Filing: 1978-01-09
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Granted: 1980-03-25
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Expires: 1998-01-09
Abstract
Abstract A continuous fiber reinforced pultruded rod-like reinforcing element is disclosed. This rod-like element includes at least one groove and/or protrusion along its length, with the continuous reinforcing fibers in the protrusions or surrounding the grooves generally conforming to the pattern of the outer surface of the rod. Preferably, the protrusions and/or grooves form a generally helical pattern on the surface of the rod. The rods formed by the instant invention have utility in reinforcing such structures as concrete, mine roofs, plastics and the like. Also disclosed are methods and apparatus for producing these stock materials.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W. Killmeyer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:45
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/04; B29C70/28; B29C70/40; B29C70/50; B29C70/52; B28; B28B; B28B23/00; B28B23/0006; B29C70/525; B29C70/526; E; E04; E04C; E04C5/00; E04C5/07; B29C2791/00; B29C2791/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for producing a fiber reinforced pultruded rod, comprising means for coating fibers with resin, first stationary shaping means for shaping the coated fibers into a rod with at least one groove or protrusion, means for partially curing said shaped rod, second shaping means generally shaped in the cross-section of said rod, means to rotate said second shaping means and said partially cured rod in order to form a rod with said fibers following the contour of said at least one groove or protrusion, and means to pull said rod through said first shaping means and said second shaping means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
Apparatus for producing a fiber reinforced pultruded rod, comprising means for coating fibers with resin, first stationary shaping means for shaping the coated fibers into a rod with at least one groove or protrusion, means for partially curing said shaped rod, second shaping means generally shaped in the cross-section of said rod, means to rotate said second shaping means and said partially cured rod in order to form a rod with said fibers following the contour of said at least one groove or protrusion, and means to pull said rod through said first shaping means and said second shaping means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for rotating said second shaping means is driven belt and pulley means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for rotating said second shaping means is a driven chain means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for rotating said second shaping means is a driven gear means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said partial curing means is a hot air oven.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said curing means is an infrared oven.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means to pull comprises a pair of pull rolls.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for cutting said pultruded rod into finite lengths.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for coating said fibers comprises a resin bath.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
12 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein said resin bath includes a heater.
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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) | 1983-03-25 | 1983-09-24 | 1984-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-03-25 | 1987-09-24 | 1988-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-03-25 | 1991-09-24 | 1992-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |