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Mold assembly for molding cushion articles
Assignee: SEARS MANUFACTURING COMPANY AN IOWA CORP
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Filing: 1983-07-07
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Granted: 1985-02-26
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Expires: 2003-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A mold assembly for molding a cushion article, such as a seat cushion or the like, for snapping in place onto an appropriate seat support without additional attaching means. The seat cushion has a foam body with a snap-ring member molded integral with a peripheral portion of the body, the snap-ring member providing means for snapping the seat cushion over the seat support. A mold assembly is disclosed for molding the seat cushion, utilizing the snap-ring member as an integral part of the process, and a mold assembly to evacuate entrapped air from the mold cavity.
Inventors
- 👤 George L. Bethell
- 👤 Donald F. Burch
- 👤 Lysle R. Hinkhouse
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:15
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C44/00; B29C44/34; B29C44/58; B29C44/588; A; A47; A47C; A47C31/00; A47C31/02; A47C7/00; A47C7/02; A47C7/18; B29C44/02; B29C44/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S297/00; Y10S297/01; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A mold assembly for molding a cushion article with an integral support member, comprising: a mold having the shape of the desired cushion article and being adapted to position a support member in said mold, the support member having means for venting air entrapped within the mold, the support member intended to be an integral part of the molded cushion article; and conduit means establishing communication between said support member and vent means and the exterior of said mold for evacuating the entrapped air during a molding operation.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A mold assembly for molding a cushion article with an integral support member, comprising: a mold having the shape of the desired cushion article and being adapted to position a support member in said mold, the support member having means for venting air entrapped within the mold, the support member intended to be an integral part of the molded cushion article; and conduit means establishing communication between said support member and vent means and the exterior of said mold for evacuating the entrapped air during a molding operation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mold assembly of claim 1 wherein said support member comprises a hollow tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mold assembly of claim 2 wherein said hollow tube is fabricated of relatively rigid plastic material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mold assembly of claim 2 wherein said vent means includes a plurality of vent holes along said hollow tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A mold assembly for molding a seat cushion or the like which can be snapped in place onto a seat support without additional attaching means, comprising: a mold having the shape of a desired seat cushion with a peripheral portion complementary to the periphery of the seat support, said mold being adapted to position a snap-ring member in said mold in the area of the peripheral portion of the seat cushion, the snap-ring member having means for venting air entrapped within the mold whereby the snap-ring member initially is part of the mold assembly but becomes an integral part of the seat cushion providing means for snapping the seat cushion over the seat support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A mold assembly for molding a seat cushion or the like which can be snapped in place onto a seat support without additional attaching means, comprising: a mold having the shape of a desired seat cushion with a peripheral portion complementary to the periphery of the seat support, said mold being adapted to position a snap-ring member in said mold in the area of the peripheral portion of the seat cushion, the snap-ring member having means for venting air entrapped within the mold whereby the snap-ring member initially is part of the mold assembly but becomes an integral part of the seat cushion providing means for snapping the seat cushion over the seat support.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The mold assembly of claim 5, including conduit means establishing communication between said snap-ring member and the exterior of the mold for evacuating the entrapped air during a molding operation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
14 words
The mold assembly of claim 5 wherein said snap-ring member comprises a hollow tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
17 words
The mold assembly of claim 7 wherein said hollow tube is fabricated of relatively rigid plastic material.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The mold assembly of claim 7 wherein said vent means includes a plurality of vent holes along said hollow tube.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
70 words
The mold assembly of claim 5 wherein said mold has means defining an interior mold cavity having the shape of the seat cushion, with a peripheral portion of the cavity complementary to the periphery of the seat support not being exposed to the periphery of the mold cavity and capable of entrapping air, said snap-ring member being disposed at least in part in said peripheral portion of the mold cavity.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
The mold assembly of claim 10, including conduit means establishing communication between said snap-ring member and vent means and the exterior of the mold for evacuating the entrapped air during a molding operation.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-02-26 | 1988-08-27 | 1989-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-02-26 | 1992-08-27 | 1993-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-02-26 | 1996-08-27 | 1997-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |