US5039291A
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Foam molding assembly
Assignee: Bridgestone Corp
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Filing: 1989-12-01
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Granted: 1991-08-13
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Expires: 2009-12-01
Abstract
Abstract Molding a foamed product is carried out by using a front and a rear mold for molding a front and a rear portion of the foamed product and a core interposed between the front and rear molds. The front and rear molds are closed at a moment when a lapse of time arrives at 30%-100% of a rise time of the foaming stock solution later applied. Thereafter the closed molds are maintained in a position where an angle of the closed molds relative to a horizontal plane is within a range between 90° and an angle more than 0°. The front and rear molds are pivotally connected to each other with their one ends by means of a pivot shaft. The core is pivotally supported with its one end by a shaft arranged in parallel to the pivot shaft. The core is formed with a through-hole and said rear mold is provided with a protrusion to be hermetically fitted in the through-hole of the core.
Inventors
- 👤 Toshio Iwasawa
- 👤 Takeo Yoshida
- 👤 Junji Sakata
- 👤 Kazushige Ebe
- 👤 Itsumi Komada
- 👤 Toshihiro Hamaji
- 👤 Akihito Kimura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:01
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C33/00; B29C33/20; B29C33/26; B29C44/00; B29C44/02; B29C44/04; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/58; B29L2031/751; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A mold assembly for molding a foamed product comprising: a front mold having a mold cavity for retaining a foaming stock solution for a front portion of the product, a rear mold having a mold cavity for retaining a foaming stock solution for a rear portion of the product, a core positioned to be interposed between the front and rear molds, a pivot shaft for pivotally connecting ends of each of front and rear molds, and a shaft pivotally supporting one end of said core, said shaft in parallel to said pivot shaft to pivot said front and rear molds and said core to substantially horizontal positions thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A mold assembly for molding a foamed product comprising: a front mold having a mold cavity for retaining a foaming stock solution for a front portion of the product, a rear mold having a mold cavity for retaining a foaming stock solution for a rear portion of the product, a core positioned to be interposed between the front and rear molds, a pivot shaft for pivotally connecting ends of each of front and rear molds, and a shaft pivotally supporting one end of said core, said shaft in parallel to said pivot shaft to pivot said front and rear molds and said core to substantially horizontal positions thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A mold assembly as set forth in claim 2, wherein a gate-frame is pivotally supported by said pivot shaft for said front and rear molds and said shaft connected to said core is supported by said gate-frame. PG,42
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
A mold assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said shaft connected to said core is the pivot shaft of the molds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A mold assembly as set forth in claim 1, wherein said core is formed with a through-hole and said rear mold is provided with a protrusion to be hermetically fitted in said through-hole of the core.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
54 words
A mold assembly as set forth in claim 2, wherein either of the front and rear molds is provided in a free end with a gate in fluid communication with molding surfaces of said mold assembly, and a closure member pivotally connected to the shaft supported by the gate frame to close said gate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mold assembly according to claim 1 further comprising protrusions on said core, said protrusions providing apertures in said product.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
A mold assembly according to claim 1 further comprising a frame mounted on said pivot shaft and carrying said shaft supporting said core, a base for mounting said frame, and means for supporting said frame at an angular orientation relative to said base.
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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) | 1994-08-12 | 1995-02-11 | 1995-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-08-12 | 1999-02-11 | 1999-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-08-12 | 2003-02-11 | 2003-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |