US4795331A
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Mold vent plug
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1987-10-06
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Granted: 1989-01-03
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Expires: 2007-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A vent plug for a mold having a head, neck and collar where the collar seats the plug in a bore in the mold, and the head forms an annulus with the bore for passage of air to the neck and past the collar to a cross vent and drilled hole providing a labyrinth to vent the mold. The bore may be counterbored to receive the head.
Inventors
- 👤 Don A. Cain
- 👤 Michael F. Dewaele
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:30
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22D; B22D37/00; B29; B29C; B29C33/00; B29C33/10; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/0601; B29D30/0606; B29D2030/0607; B29D2030/0617; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A mold defining a cavity having walls surrounding the cavity and venting apparatus in a bore in the walls between the cavity and the outside atmosphere, comprising: a vent plug with a head of lateral area less than the area of the bore forming the opening to receive the plug which plug is located adjacent the cavity, the head defining a gap, between said head and said walls defining said bore, of generally annular form and generally uninterrupted; a plug portion having an indented annulus adjacent said head; an engaging portion for engaging the walls defining said bore; a body portion for guiding said plug into the bore and means for passing fluid past the engaging portion from the mold cavity, the passages formed by the gap, forming a labyrinth with the indented annulus and said means for passing fluid.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A mold defining a cavity having walls surrounding the cavity and venting apparatus in a bore in the walls between the cavity and the outside atmosphere, comprising: a vent plug with a head of lateral area less than the area of the bore forming the opening to receive the plug which plug is located adjacent the cavity, the head defining a gap, between said head and said walls defining said bore, of generally annular form and generally uninterrupted; a plug portion having an indented annulus adjacent said head; an engaging portion for engaging the walls defining said bore; a body portion for guiding said plug into the bore and means for passing fluid past the engaging portion from the mold cavity, the passages formed by the gap, forming a labyrinth with the indented annulus and said means for passing fluid.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vent plug defined in claim 1 wherein said engaging portion is located adjacent the indented annulus.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The vent plug defined in claims 1 or 2 wherein said head portion has a circular cross section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vent plug defined in claims 1 or 2 wherein said head portion has a contoured face.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The vent plug defined in claims 1 or 2 wherein said engaging portion includes an extended collar for engaging the bore in the mold.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The vent plug defined in claim 5 wherein said means for passing fluid and providing a labyrinth include walls in the collar forming grooves for passage of fluid past the collar.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vent plug defined in claims 1 or 2 wherein said body portion has a smaller diameter than the head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The vent plug defined in claim 7 wherein the indented annulus is adjacent the head.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
55 words
The vent plug defined in claim 7 wherein said means for passing fluid includes said body portion having walls forming a vent hole extending longitudinally of the vent plug and said indented annulus portion having walls forming a cross vent hole to fluidly interconnect with the part of the mold bore below the vent plug.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
The vent plug defined in claim 7 wherein said means for passing fluid includes said body portion and engaging portion having walls forming flutes longitudinally of the vent plug to fluidly interconnect with the part of the mold bore below the vent plug.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The vent plug defined in claim 7 wherein said indented annulas is concentric with the vent plug.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vent plug defined in claim 11 wherein said plug has a lower portion below the groove for engagement with the mold.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The vent plug defined in claim 11 wherein said engaging portion has a peripheral face for engagement with the mold.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The vent plug defined in claims 1 or 2-13 wherein the head length of the vent plug is between 0.050" and 0.010".
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
68 words
The vent plug defined in claims 1 or 2-13 wherein the head length of the vent plug is between 0.050" and 0.010", the collar length is between 0.25" and 0.50", the plug length is approximately one half inch long, the body portion diameter is less than that of the head and the collar has grooves for fluid passage with an area greater than the annulus around the head.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
23 words
The vent plug defined in claim 15 wherein the head includes an expansion diffusion contour adjacent the annular portion and opposite the cavity.
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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) | 1992-01-03 | 1992-07-04 | 1993-01-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-01-03 | 1996-07-04 | 1997-01-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-01-03 | 2000-07-04 | 2001-01-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |