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Coextrusion process for producing multiple layered thermoplastic pipe
Assignee: Cosden Technology Inc
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Filing: 1983-05-23
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Granted: 1985-02-12
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Expires: 2003-05-23
Abstract
Abstract A process is disclosed for the coextrusion of a multi-layered tube whereby at least one stream of molten polymer from a single-screw extruder is passed through a die; wherein the stream is divided into two concentric streams which are balanced by varying the area of a restrictor orifice placed in the central stream. Spider lines in the outer molten stream are eliminated by the use of a second restrictor means used downstream of an open chamber for reuniting the melt, which chamber is downstream of the spider legs.
Inventors
- 👤 Granville J. Hahn
- 👤 Raleigh N. Rutledge
- 👤 Jackie D. Murley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:20
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/25; B29C48/30; B29C48/32; B29C48/335; B29C48/336; B29C48/3363; B29C48/03; B29C48/09; B29C48/16; B29C48/18; B29C48/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A process for making multiple layered thermoplastic pipe, comprising: (a) transporting a first portion of an annular stream of a first thermoplastic material through an annular main extrusion passageway having an annular restriction therein, the annular restriction reuniting the thermoplastic material after flow disruption thereof; (b) transporting a second portion of the first thermoplastic material through a coextrusion passageway axially disposed within the annulus formed by the main extrusion passageway; (c) balancing any difference in flow rates between the thermoplastic material in the main extrusion passageway and the thermoplastic material in the coextrusion passageway by restricting the flow of thermoplastic through the coextrusion passageway; (d) applying an annular stream of a second thermoplastic material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the first portion of the first thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the stream of the second thermoplastic material applied downstream of the main extrusion passageway annular restriction; and (e) applying the annular stream of the second portion of the first thermoplastic material to the inside surface of the annular stream of the second thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the annular stream of the second portion of the first thermoplastic material applied downstream of the application of the second thermoplastic material.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A process for making multiple layered thermoplastic pipe, comprising: (a) transporting a first portion of an annular stream of a first thermoplastic material through an annular main extrusion passageway having an annular restriction therein, the annular restriction reuniting the thermoplastic material after flow disruption thereof; (b) transporting a second portion of the first thermoplastic material through a coextrusion passageway axially disposed within the annulus formed by the main extrusion passageway; (c) balancing any difference in flow rates between the thermoplastic material in the main extrusion passageway and the thermoplastic material in the coextrusion passageway by restricting the flow of thermoplastic through the coextrusion passageway; (d) applying an annular stream of a second thermoplastic material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the first portion of the first thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the stream of the second thermoplastic material applied downstream of the main extrusion passageway annular restriction; and (e) applying the annular stream of the second portion of the first thermoplastic material to the inside surface of the annular stream of the second thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the annular stream of the second portion of the first thermoplastic material applied downstream of the application of the second thermoplastic material.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The process of claim 1 comprising applying at least one additional annular stream of thermoplastic material to the inside surface of the annular thermoplastic stream flowing thereover, the additional annular stream applied downstream of the application of the second thermoplastic material but before application of the second portion of the first thermoplastic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
272 words
A process for making multiple layered thermoplastic pipe comprising: (a) transporting a first portion of an annular stream of a first thermoplastic material through an annular main extrusion passageway having an annular restriction therein, the annular restriction reuniting the thermoplastic material after flow disruption thereof; (b) transporting a second portion of the first thermoplastic material through a coextrusion passageway axially disposed within the annulus formed by the main extrusion passageway; (c) balancing any difference in flow rates between the thermoplastic material in the main extrusion passageway and the thermoplastic material in the coextrusion passageway by restricting the flow of thermoplastic through the coextrusion passageway; (d) applying an annular stream of a second defined material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the first portion of the first thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the second defined material applied downstream of the main extrusion passageway annular restriction; (e) applying an annular stream of a third thermoplastic material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the second defined material flowing thereover, the third thermoplastic material applied downstream from the application of the second thermoplastic material; (f) applying an annular stream of a fourth defined material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the third thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the fourth defined material applied downstream from the application of the third thermoplastic material; and (g) applying an annular stream of the second portion of the first thermoplastic material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the fourth defined material flowing thereover, the second portion of the first thermoplastic material applied downstream of the application of the third thermoplastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
272 words
A process for making multiple layered thermoplastic pipe comprising: (a) transporting a first portion of an annular stream of a first thermoplastic material through an annular main extrusion passageway having an annular restriction therein, the annular restriction reuniting the thermoplastic material after flow disruption thereof; (b) transporting a second portion of the first thermoplastic material through a coextrusion passageway axially disposed within the annulus formed by the main extrusion passageway; (c) balancing any difference in flow rates between the thermoplastic material in the main extrusion passageway and the thermoplastic material in the coextrusion passageway by restricting the flow of thermoplastic through the coextrusion passageway; (d) applying an annular stream of a second defined material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the first portion of the first thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the second defined material applied downstream of the main extrusion passageway annular restriction; (e) applying an annular stream of a third thermoplastic material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the second defined material flowing thereover, the third thermoplastic material applied downstream from the application of the second thermoplastic material; (f) applying an annular stream of a fourth defined material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the third thermoplastic material flowing thereover, the fourth defined material applied downstream from the application of the third thermoplastic material; and (g) applying an annular stream of the second portion of the first thermoplastic material to the inner surface of the annular stream of the fourth defined material flowing thereover, the second portion of the first thermoplastic material applied downstream of the application of the third thermoplastic material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the second and fourth defined materials comprise an adhesive.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The process of claim 3 wherein the second and fourth defined materials are thermoplastic polymers.
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