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Method and apparatus for microwave vulcanization of extruded rubber profiles
Assignee: COBER ELECTRONICS Inc
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Filing: 1977-07-01
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Granted: 1980-04-15
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Expires: 1997-07-01
Abstract
Abstract A method and apparatus for vulcanizing extruded rubber profiles in vulcanizing ovens to eliminate under cure of the rubber profiles in those areas where the extruded rubber profiles contact a support means by arranging at least one microwave emitter below and in close proximity to the support means. The support means having a high dielectric constant to provide a low reluctance path therethrough so that the microwave energy passes through the support means into the rubber profiles to improve curing of the rubber profiles in the areas where they contact the support means.
Inventors
- 👤 I. R. Wayne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:10
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05B; H05B6/00; H05B6/64; H05B6/78; H05B6/788; B; B29; B29C; B29C35/00; B29C35/02; B29C35/08; B29C35/10; B29C35/0805; B29C2035/0855; B29C35/04; B29C35/045; B29C48/00; B29C48/03; B29C48/12; B29K; B29K2021/00; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/001; B29L2031/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A vulcanizing oven of the type having entrance and exit ends with a conveyor belt driven between the entrance and exit ends for conveying extruded rubber profiles to be vulcanized through the oven, the improvement comprising: at least one microwave emitter positioned below the conveyor belt and in close proximity thereto for transmitting microwave energy toward the conveyor belt and preferentially concentrating the microwave energy at the interface of the rubber profiles with the conveyor belt, the conveyor belt having a dielectric constant of betwen about 5 to about 8 to provide a low reluctance path through the conveyor belt for the microwave energy to facilitate transmission of the microwave energy through the conveyor belt and into the rubber profiles to provide improved curing of the rubber profiles at the interface of the rubber profiles with the conveyor belt.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A vulcanizing oven of the type having entrance and exit ends with a conveyor belt driven between the entrance and exit ends for conveying extruded rubber profiles to be vulcanized through the oven, the improvement comprising: at least one microwave emitter positioned below the conveyor belt and in close proximity thereto for transmitting microwave energy toward the conveyor belt and preferentially concentrating the microwave energy at the interface of the rubber profiles with the conveyor belt, the conveyor belt having a dielectric constant of betwen about 5 to about 8 to provide a low reluctance path through the conveyor belt for the microwave energy to facilitate transmission of the microwave energy through the conveyor belt and into the rubber profiles to provide improved curing of the rubber profiles at the interface of the rubber profiles with the conveyor belt.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
A vulcanizing oven as claimed in claim 1, including: hot air directing means in the oven for directing hot air toward the conveyor belt.
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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) | 1983-04-15 | 1983-10-15 | 1984-04-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-04-15 | 1987-10-15 | 1988-04-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-04-15 | 1991-10-15 | 1992-04-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |