US4233396A
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Shaped polymeric articles made by two-stage photopolymerization
Assignee: Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd
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Filing: 1979-01-26
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Granted: 1980-11-11
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Expires: 1999-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A photocureable article which is of simple shape and is capable of being further shaped is formed by partially polymerizing a composition comprising photopolymerizable liquid in the presence of a photosensitive catalyst and then protecting the article from further irradiation. The article may be fibre-reinforced. The article may be subsequently shaped and further cured to produce a rigid article.
Inventors
- 👤 Colin Armstrong
- 👤 Derek J. Walbridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:49
CPC Classifications
C; C08; C08F; C08F283/00; C08F283/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A process of producing a rigid article which comprises the steps (a) partially polymerizing by irradiation with visible or ultraviolet light a composition of fibrous reinforcement and a photopolymerizable liquid which comprises an ethylenically unsaturated polyester and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of at least one photosensitive catalyst capable of initiating polymerization of the liquid on irradiation so as to form a flexible sheet, film, rod or tube said sheet, film, rod or tube being further polymerizable on exposure to visible or ultraviolet light but not polymerizable further if stored in the dark, (b) halting the polymerization by temporarily protecting the sheet, film, rod or tube from further irradiation whereby the sheet, film, rod or tube may be stored for a long period without deterioration of properties, and (c) subsequently shaping and further irradiating the sheet, film, rod or tube to polymerize it to form a substantially rigid article of more complex shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A process of producing a rigid article which comprises the steps (a) partially polymerizing by irradiation with visible or ultraviolet light a composition of fibrous reinforcement and a photopolymerizable liquid which comprises an ethylenically unsaturated polyester and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer in the presence of at least one photosensitive catalyst capable of initiating polymerization of the liquid on irradiation so as to form a flexible sheet, film, rod or tube said sheet, film, rod or tube being further polymerizable on exposure to visible or ultraviolet light but not polymerizable further if stored in the dark, (b) halting the polymerization by temporarily protecting the sheet, film, rod or tube from further irradiation whereby the sheet, film, rod or tube may be stored for a long period without deterioration of properties, and (c) subsequently shaping and further irradiating the sheet, film, rod or tube to polymerize it to form a substantially rigid article of more complex shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the polyester is derived by the esterification of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, or a mixture of such acids, with a saturated diol, or a mixture of such diols, or by the esterification of a saturated dicarboxylic acid, or a mixture of such acids, with an unsaturated diol or mixture of such diols.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the polyester is derived by the esterification of an unsaturated dicarboxylic acid, a saturated dicarboxylic acid and a saturated diol.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the polyester resin comprises 20-90% by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated polyester and 80-10% by weight of at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the photosensitive catalyst is a teritary amine in combination with an aromatic diketone or with diphenylene ketone.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A process according to claim 1 wherein the catalyst is a tertiary amine in combination with benzil or fluorenone.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
A process according to claim 1 including incorporating fibrous reinforcement into said article.
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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) | 1983-11-11 | 1984-05-12 | 1984-11-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-11-11 | 1988-05-12 | 1988-11-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-11-11 | 1992-05-12 | 1992-11-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |