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US4657499A
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Screw extruder apparatus adapted for mixing additive fluids
Assignee: Shell USA Inc
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Filing: 1985-05-30
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Granted: 1987-04-14
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Expires: 2005-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least two axially separated stages of helically threaded screw flights, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at an axial position intermediate to the two said stages of screw flights, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root. The invention is particularly useful for the blending of low viscosity essentially immiscible additives such as cooling agents, reactive agents, devolatilizing agents or the like into high viscosity thermoplastic melts.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip C. Lewellen
- 👤 Jaime S. Son
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:39
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29B; B29B7/00; B29B7/30; B29B7/58; B29B7/60; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/25; B29C48/285; B29C48/29; B29C48/36; B29C48/395; B29C48/50; B29C48/68; B29C48/685; B29C48/687; B29C48/03; B29K; B29K2105/00; B29K2105/0005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least two axially separated stages of helically threaded screw flights, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at an axial position intermediate to the two said stages of screw flights, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root and directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least two axially separated stages of helically threaded screw flights, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at an axial position intermediate to the two said stages of screw flights, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root and directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the injector outlet is positioned at least about 75% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the injector outlet is positioned at least about 80% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the injector is positioned at least about 85% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
213 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least one stage of helically threaded screw flight at an upstream axial position along the root and at least one stage of an element for mixing or propelling at a downstream axial position along the roof, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at an axial position intermediate to the upstream screw flight stage and the downstream element stage, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root and directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
213 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least one stage of helically threaded screw flight at an upstream axial position along the root and at least one stage of an element for mixing or propelling at a downstream axial position along the roof, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at an axial position intermediate to the upstream screw flight stage and the downstream element stage, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root and directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the injector outlet is positioned at least about 75% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the injector outlet is positioned at least about 80% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 7, wherein the injector outlet is positioned at least about 85% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
185 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least two axially separated stages of helically threaded screw flights, and said screw root having a circumferential channel at an axial position intermediate to the two stages of screw flights, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at the axial position of the channel in the screw root, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
185 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least two axially separated stages of helically threaded screw flights, and said screw root having a circumferential channel at an axial position intermediate to the two stages of screw flights, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at the axial position of the channel in the screw root, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the injector outlet extends into the channel in the screw root.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the channel has a depth at least as great as the width of the injector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the injector outlet is positioned at least 80% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the injector outlet is directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the injector outlet is directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
230 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least one stage of helically threaded screw flight at an upstream axial position along the root and at least one stage of an element for mixing or propelling at a downstream axial position along the root, and said screw root having a circumferential channel at an axial position intermediate to the upstream position of the at least one stage of screw flight and the downstream position of the at least one stage of said element, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at the axial position of the channel in the screw root, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
230 words
A screw-type extrusion apparatus adapted for the extrusion of a viscous primary extrusion stock and particularly adapted for the mixing into said primary extrusion stock of an additive of lower viscosity, which comprises (a) an elongated barrel, (b) means for introducing the primary stock into an upstream end of said barrel, (c) means for discharging extrusion stock from a downstream end of said barrel, (d) a rotatable screw worm axially disposed within said barrel for advancing the primary stock from the upstream end of said barrel to the downstream end of said barrel, said screw having a screw root and affixed to said root at least one stage of helically threaded screw flight at an upstream axial position along the root and at least one stage of an element for mixing or propelling at a downstream axial position along the root, and said screw root having a circumferential channel at an axial position intermediate to the upstream position of the at least one stage of screw flight and the downstream position of the at least one stage of said element, and (e) an injector for introducing the additive into the barrel at the axial position of the channel in the screw root, said injector extending inward through said barrel wall and having an inlet external to said wall and an outlet positioned substantially at the surface of said screw root.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the injector outlet extends into the channel in the screw root.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the channel has a depth at least as great as the width of the injector.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the injector outlet is positioned at least 80% of the radial distance from the interior barrel wall to the surface of the screw root.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the injector outlet is directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the injector outlet is directed for flow of injected additive tangential to the direction of rotation of the screw root.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1990-04-13 | 1990-10-13 | 1991-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-04-13 | 1994-10-13 | 1995-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-04-13 | 1998-10-13 | 1999-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |