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Method of manufacturing simulated animal or fish skin
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1984-02-23
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Granted: 1985-12-17
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Expires: 2004-02-23
Abstract
Abstract A method of manufacturing simulated animal or fish skin includes pouring a silicone compound over a sample of the skin to be simulated as, for example, dried fish skin. After the silicone compound jells, it is removed from the sample as a layer and forms a mold of the skin to be simulated. The mold is then cleaned and covered with a fiberglass cloth. A flex resin compound is poured onto the fiberglass cloth to fill the mold. After waiting a predetermined period of time, the fiberglass cloth is removed leaving behind the simulated skin which may then be painted to achieve realism. The painted simulated skin may then have a backing material such as cloth or vinyl applied thereto and the composite material cut to a desired shape.
Inventors
- 👤 II Joseph B. Wegener
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:14
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C33/00; B29C33/38; B29C33/3842; B29C33/3857; B29C33/42; B29C70/00; B29C70/04; B29C70/28; B29C70/30; B44; B44C; B44C3/00; B44C3/04; B44C3/042; B44C5/00; B44C5/06; B44F; B44F9/00; B44F9/12; B29C2033/3871; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of manufacturing simulated skin, comprising: pouring a silicone compound over a sample of genuine skin to be simulated; removing the silicone compound from said sample as a layer after it is jelled to produce a mold; cleaning the mold; covering the surface of said mold exhibiting the simulated skin surface with a fiberglass cloth; pouring a flex resin compound through said fiberglass cloth to fill said mold; and removing the fiberglass cloth leaving said simulated skin.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A method of manufacturing simulated skin, comprising: pouring a silicone compound over a sample of genuine skin to be simulated; removing the silicone compound from said sample as a layer after it is jelled to produce a mold; cleaning the mold; covering the surface of said mold exhibiting the simulated skin surface with a fiberglass cloth; pouring a flex resin compound through said fiberglass cloth to fill said mold; and removing the fiberglass cloth leaving said simulated skin.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A method according to claim 1 further comprising steps of: painting said simulated skin to effect realism of appearance; applying a backing material to said simulated skin; and cutting the composite simulated skin/backing material to a desired shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the layer of silicone compound is cut to a desired shape after it is removed from the sample.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein said mold is cleaned with acetone.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein said silicone compound is cured for approximately eight hours after it is poured over said sample.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein the flex resin poured onto the fiberglass cloth to fill the mold is cured for approximately fifteen to twenty minutes at approximately 100° F.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein the simulated skin is air cured for approximately eight hours after removal of said fiberglass cloth.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein said simulated skin is heated for approximately two hours at a temperature of approximately 150° F. after removal of the fiberglass cloth.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein said simulated skin is sealed with a sealer after removal of said fiberglass cloth.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 9 wherein said sealer is a clear lacquer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A method according to claim 6 wherein a layer of clear lacquer is applied to said simulated skin after painting.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein said backing material is cloth.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein said backing material is vinyl.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method according to claim 2 wherein said backing material is glued to said simulated skin.
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