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US4925379A
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Device for producing a plastic sheet of high optical quality
Assignee: Saint Gobain Vitrage SA
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Filing: 1988-11-14
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Granted: 1990-05-15
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Expires: 2008-11-14
Abstract
Abstract A process and a device for producing a plastic sheet of high optical quality and including at least one layer having a base of a polyurethane exhibiting energy-absorbing properties. The polyurethane layer is obtained by extrusion followed immediately after by a finishing by a pressing at a temperature higher than the temperature of the softening point of the polyurethane layer. The finishing imparts to the sheet optical quality making it suitable for use in the production of laminated glazings.
Inventors
- 👤 Claude Bourelier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 18:33
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B17/00; B32B17/06; B32B17/10; B32B17/10005; B32B17/1055; B32B17/1077; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/03; B29C48/07; B29C48/08; B29C59/00; B29C59/02; B29C59/04; B29C71/00; B29C71/02; B29K; B29K2075/00; B29K2995/00; B29K2995/0018; B29K2995/0026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A device for producing a plastic sheet of high optical quality, said device comprising: (a) an extruder for continuously extruding a plastic sheet; (b) a press placed at fixed station downstream from said extruder, the working surfaces of said press being coated with an anti-adhering product that obtains optical quality on the plastic sheet, said press intermittently gripping the plastic sheet in use, whereby the movement of the plastic sheet downstream of said press is step-by-step; (c) a heating means placed immediately upstream of said press for heating the plastic sheet to a temperature higher than the temperature of the softening point of the plastic sheet; (d) a plurality of fixed rollers over which, in use, the plastic sheet is trained, said plurality of fixed rollers being located between said extruder and said heating means; and (e) a waltzing roller located between said extruder and said heating means, said waltzing roller being vertically movable to maintain tension in the plastic sheet upstream of said press while said press is closed.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A device for producing a plastic sheet of high optical quality, said device comprising: (a) an extruder for continuously extruding a plastic sheet; (b) a press placed at fixed station downstream from said extruder, the working surfaces of said press being coated with an anti-adhering product that obtains optical quality on the plastic sheet, said press intermittently gripping the plastic sheet in use, whereby the movement of the plastic sheet downstream of said press is step-by-step; (c) a heating means placed immediately upstream of said press for heating the plastic sheet to a temperature higher than the temperature of the softening point of the plastic sheet; (d) a plurality of fixed rollers over which, in use, the plastic sheet is trained, said plurality of fixed rollers being located between said extruder and said heating means; and (e) a waltzing roller located between said extruder and said heating means, said waltzing roller being vertically movable to maintain tension in the plastic sheet upstream of said press while said press is closed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A device according to claim 1 wherein said plurality of fixed rollers comprise: (a) a first fixed roller located downstream of said extruder; (b) a second fixed roller located downstream of said first fixed roller and upstream of said waltzing roller; and (c) a third fixed roller located downstream of said waltzing roller and upstream of said heating means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
A device according to claim 2 wherein: (a) said extruder extrudes the plastic sheet downwardly; (b) said first fixed roller is located beneath and to one side of said extruder; (c) said second fixed roller is located above and to one side of said first fixed roller; and (d) said third fixed roller is located above and to one side of said second fixed roller.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device according to claim 1 and further comprising means for supplying an additional layer on the plastic sheet, said means being placed downstream from said press.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device according to claim 1 and further comprising means for the later treatment of the plastic sheet, said means being located downstream of said press.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-05-14 | 1993-11-13 | 1994-05-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-05-14 | 1997-11-13 | 1998-05-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-05-14 | 2001-11-13 | 2002-05-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |