US4517231A
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Hollow enclosed seamless polymeric article containing a baffle
Assignee: Honeywell International Inc
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Filing: 1982-09-13
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Granted: 1985-05-14
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Expires: 2002-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article. The article has an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface. There is at least one baffle within the article. There is a means to sealingly connect the baffle to the outer wall inside the article. The means to sealingly connect the baffle can sealingly connect the baffle to the inside surface of the outer wall or through the inner surface into the outer wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R. May
- 👤 Frank Petruccelli
- 👤 Robert L. Lang
- 👤 Herman P. de Haan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 01:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D90/00; B65D90/52; B29; B29C; B29C41/00; B29C41/02; B29C41/04; B29C41/06; B29C41/20; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/077; B60K15/03177; B60K2015/03328; B60K2015/03453; B60K2015/03467; B60K2015/0775; B60K2015/0777; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1352; Y10T428/1397
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
75 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and a rod containing a longitudinal slot to receive the baffle, wherein the rod is made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall, the rod being connected to the inner surface of the outer wall and connecting the baffle to the outer wall inside of the article.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
75 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and a rod containing a longitudinal slot to receive the baffle, wherein the rod is made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall, the rod being connected to the inner surface of the outer wall and connecting the baffle to the outer wall inside of the article.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The article as recited in claim 1 wherein the rod is an elongated cylinder, the outer wall has at least one flat surface, and at the least one flat surface has a groove in which the rod sits.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and at least one pin slotted to receive the baffle, the slotted pin being made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall and fused to the outer wall to sealingly connect the baffle to the outer wall.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and at least one pin slotted to receive the baffle, the slotted pin being made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall and fused to the outer wall to sealingly connect the baffle to the outer wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The article as recited in claim 3 wherein the slotted pin has a beveled outer wall contact surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article as recited in claim 3 wherein the slotted pin further comprises a circumferential flange.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having at least one flat surface having a groove and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and a rod containing a longitudinal slot to receive the baffle, wherein the rod is an elongated cylinder made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall, the rod sitting in the groove and being connected to the inner surface of the outer wall and connecting the baffle to the outer wall inside of the article.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
88 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having at least one flat surface having a groove and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and a rod containing a longitudinal slot to receive the baffle, wherein the rod is an elongated cylinder made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall, the rod sitting in the groove and being connected to the inner surface of the outer wall and connecting the baffle to the outer wall inside of the article.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
64 words
The article as recited in claim 6 wherein there are at least two flat surface portions along the outer wall; and at least two flat surface portions have a semicircular groove, there being a rod seated in the groove of at least two portions with the slot of each rod in the groove of at least two portions being coplanar to receive the baffle.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
85 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; at least one pin slotted to receive the baffle, the slotted pin having an outer wall contact surface, the outer wall contact surfact being beveled, the slotted pin being molded into the outer wall through the inner surface of the outer wall; and a sealing plug sealed to the outside surface of the outer wall and between the outer wall and slotted pin.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
85 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising: an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; at least one pin slotted to receive the baffle, the slotted pin having an outer wall contact surface, the outer wall contact surfact being beveled, the slotted pin being molded into the outer wall through the inner surface of the outer wall; and a sealing plug sealed to the outside surface of the outer wall and between the outer wall and slotted pin.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article as recited in claim 8 wherein the slotted pin further comprises a circumferential flange.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
73 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising; an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and at least one pin slotted to receive the baffle, the slotted pin having an outer wall contact surface, the outer wall contact surface being beveled, and the slotted pin being made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall and fused to the outer wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
73 words
A hollow, enclosed, seamless polymeric article comprising; an outer wall having an outside surface and an inside surface; at least one baffle; and at least one pin slotted to receive the baffle, the slotted pin having an outer wall contact surface, the outer wall contact surface being beveled, and the slotted pin being made of a polymeric material compatible with the polymeric material of the outer wall and fused to the outer wall.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
16 words
The article as recited in claim 10 wherein the slotted pin further comprises a circumferential flange.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1988-05-13 | 1988-11-12 | 1989-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-05-13 | 1992-11-12 | 1993-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-05-13 | 1996-11-12 | 1997-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |