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Method of molding a re-enforced article
Assignee: Rotoplas Ltd
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Filing: 1978-11-30
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Granted: 1981-08-25
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Expires: 1998-11-30
Abstract
Abstract A method of molding an article between a pair of spaced molded walls comprises the steps of releasably attaching a first member to one mold wall, releasably attaching a second member to the other mold wall in alignment with but spaced from the first member, connecting the two spaced members together by a yielding connection, and introducing heated molding material between the two mold walls, whereby when the molded article cools, the yielding connection yields to accommodate shrinkage deformation of the article. Also described is apparatus for use in performing the above method.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph Braverman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 01:59
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C70/00; B29C70/68; B29C70/70; B29C37/00; B29C37/005; B29C41/00; B29C41/02; B29C41/025; B29C41/20; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/12; B29C44/1266; B29C41/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
191 words
A method of molding an article having a pair of spaced walls in a mold formed by a pair of spaced mold walls, wherein the molded article is strengthened and is able to compensate for shrinkage deformation, comprising the steps: (a) releasably attaching a first member to one mold wall; (b) releasably attaching a second member to the other mold wall in alignment with but spaced from the first member; (c) connecting the two spaced members together by yielding means including a coil spring; (d) while the first and second members are releasably attached to their respective mold walls and the yielding means is connecting them, introducing molding material between the two mold walls so as to form the article with the two members and the yielding means embedded in the molding material, (e) then releasing the two members from their respective releasable attachments to the mold walls; whereby, as the molded article solidifies, it is freed from the mold walls to deform as it shrinks and the yielding means yields to accommodate subsequent shrinkage deformation of the article while the embedded inserts and yielding means help strengthen the molded article.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
191 words
A method of molding an article having a pair of spaced walls in a mold formed by a pair of spaced mold walls, wherein the molded article is strengthened and is able to compensate for shrinkage deformation, comprising the steps: (a) releasably attaching a first member to one mold wall; (b) releasably attaching a second member to the other mold wall in alignment with but spaced from the first member; (c) connecting the two spaced members together by yielding means including a coil spring; (d) while the first and second members are releasably attached to their respective mold walls and the yielding means is connecting them, introducing molding material between the two mold walls so as to form the article with the two members and the yielding means embedded in the molding material, (e) then releasing the two members from their respective releasable attachments to the mold walls; whereby, as the molded article solidifies, it is freed from the mold walls to deform as it shrinks and the yielding means yields to accommodate subsequent shrinkage deformation of the article while the embedded inserts and yielding means help strengthen the molded article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein said yielding means consists of said coil spring.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 2, wherein said coil spring is pre-tensioned such that shrinkage deformation of the molded article relieves the pre-tension of the spring.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein said yielding means comprises a rigid reinforcing bar carrying said coil spring at one end engaging one of said first and second members.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 4, wherein said reinforcing bar includes a said coil spring at both ends each engaging one of said first and second members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein said releasable members are inserts formed with holes releasably receiving studs projecting from the inner surfaces of the mold walls.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein said releasable members are inserts formed with tapped bores releasably receiving bolts threaded into the mold walls, said tapped bores being capable of later serving to receive fastening means for the completed molded article.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-08-24 | 1989-02-23 | 1989-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-08-24 | 1993-02-23 | 1993-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |