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Enclosing a substrate with a heat-recoverable article
Assignee: Tyco International Ltd Bermuda
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Filing: 1994-09-19
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Granted: 1995-11-28
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Expires: 2014-09-19
Abstract
Abstract A substrate (12,14) is enclosed with a heat recoverable backing with a layer of a thermosetting adhesive composition (20) comprising an amorphous thermoplastic resin and a thermosetting resin positioned between the heat recoverable article (10, 26) and the substrate (12,14). The adhesive composition can be in the form of a self supporting sheet or tape or it can be on a surface of the heat recoverable article (10). In some embodiments, a polymeric insert (32) is also used to ensure adequate sealing between the substrate and the thermosetting adhesive.
Inventors
- 👤 James A. Rinde
- 👤 Richard M. Rowe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:40
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C66/00; B29C66/50; B29C66/51; B29C66/52; B29C66/522; B29C66/5221; B29C61/00; B29C61/06; B29C61/0608; B29C61/0616; B29C65/00; B29C65/66; B29C65/68; B29C66/01; B29C66/05; B29C66/10; B29C66/11; B29C66/112; B29C66/1122; C; C09; C09J; C09J7/00; C09J7/10; C09J7/20; C09J7/22; C09J7/30; C09J7/35; H; H01; H01C; H01C7/00; H01C7/02; H01C7/027; B29C66/70; B29C66/71; B29C66/73; B29C66/731; B29C66/7311; B29C66/73111; B29C66/73112; B29K; B29K2995/00; B29K2995/0003; B29K2995/0005; B29K2995/0012; B29K2995/0013; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/08; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/13; Y10T428/1328; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2813; Y10T428/2817; Y10T428/2826
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of enclosing a substrate comprising: (a) positioning a heat recoverable article around the substrate; (b) positioning a flexible layer of a thermosetting adhesive composition between the heat recoverable article and the substrate to be enclosed, said adhesive composition (i) comprising a blend of (1) about 25 to about 45 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an essentially amorphous thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting Of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polystyrene, polyphenylene oxide, amorphous polyamides, phenoxy resins, amorphous polyimides, polyetherimides, polyetherimide/silicone block copolymers, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, styrene/acrylonitrile and styrene block copolymers, and (2) about 75 to about 55 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an uncured thermosetting resin, and (ii) being such that it will remain substantially uncured for at least about one year at 25° C.; and (c) heating the article and adhesive to cause the article to recover toward the substrate and the adhesive to cure, thereby enclosing the substrate.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of enclosing a substrate comprising: (a) positioning a heat recoverable article around the substrate; (b) positioning a flexible layer of a thermosetting adhesive composition between the heat recoverable article and the substrate to be enclosed, said adhesive composition (i) comprising a blend of (1) about 25 to about 45 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an essentially amorphous thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting Of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polystyrene, polyphenylene oxide, amorphous polyamides, phenoxy resins, amorphous polyimides, polyetherimides, polyetherimide/silicone block copolymers, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, styrene/acrylonitrile and styrene block copolymers, and (2) about 75 to about 55 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an uncured thermosetting resin, and (ii) being such that it will remain substantially uncured for at least about one year at 25° C.; and (c) heating the article and adhesive to cause the article to recover toward the substrate and the adhesive to cure, thereby enclosing the substrate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein steps (a) and (b) are carried out simultaneously by positioning around the substrate a heat recoverable article having a layer of the adhesive on the inner surface thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein step (b) precedes step (a).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein the step of positioning the adhesive layer between the heat recoverable article and the substrate comprises wrapping a sheet of the adhesive around the substrate.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method in accordance with claim 3, wherein the step of positioning the adhesive layer between the heat recoverable article and the substrate comprises wrapping a tape of the adhesive helically around the substrate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the substrate comprises adjacent sections of abutting pipes and the method of enclosing the substrate joins the pipes together.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the adhesive composition further comprises a curing agent.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A method in accordance with claim 1 wherein the adhesive composition comprises a thermosetting resin selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, polyurethanes, bismaleimide resins and unsaturated polyesters.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
75 words
A method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the adhesive composition comprises a thermosetting resin comprising an epoxy resin and further comprises a curing agent selected from the group consisting of isophthaloyl dihydrazide, benzephenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride, diethyltoluene diamine, 3,5-dimethylthio-2,4-toluene diamine, dicyandiamide, substituted imidazoles, diaminodiphenyl sulfone, substituted ureas, substituted dicyandiamides, solid polyamides, solid aromatic amines, solid anhydrides, pyromellitic dianhydride, phenolic resin hardeners, poly(p-hydroxy styrene), imidazoles, 2-phenyl-4,5-dihydroxymethylimidazole and 2,4-diamino-6 [2'-mehthylimidazolyl-(1)] ethyl-s-triazine isocyanate adduct, and boron trifluoride:amine complexes.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method in accordance with claim 9, wherein the adhesive composition further comprises an curing accelerator.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
120 words
An article of manufacture comprising a heat recoverable article having on a surface thereof a flexible layer of a thermosetting adhesive composition which (a) comprises a blend of (i) about 25 to about 45 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an essentially amorphous thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polystyrene, polyphenylene oxide, amorphous polyamides, phenoxy resins, amorphous polyimides, polyetherimides, polyetherimide/silicone block copolymers, polyurethanes, polycarbonates and acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, styrene/acrylonitrile and styrene block copolymers, and (ii) about 75 to about 55 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an uncured thermosetting resin; and (b) is such that it will remain substantially uncured for at least about one year at 25° C.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
120 words
An article of manufacture comprising a heat recoverable article having on a surface thereof a flexible layer of a thermosetting adhesive composition which (a) comprises a blend of (i) about 25 to about 45 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an essentially amorphous thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polystyrene, polyphenylene oxide, amorphous polyamides, phenoxy resins, amorphous polyimides, polyetherimides, polyetherimide/silicone block copolymers, polyurethanes, polycarbonates and acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, styrene/acrylonitrile and styrene block copolymers, and (ii) about 75 to about 55 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an uncured thermosetting resin; and (b) is such that it will remain substantially uncured for at least about one year at 25° C.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
An article in accordance with claim 11, wherein the adhesive composition further comprises a curing agent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
An article in accordance with claim 11, wherein the adhesive composition comprises a thermosetting resin selected from the group consisting of epoxy resins, polyurethanes, bismaleimide resins and unsaturated polyesters.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
75 words
An article in accordance with claim 11, wherein the thermosetting resin comprising an epoxy resin and the adhesive composition further comprises a curing agent selected from the group consisting of isophthaloyl dihydrazide, benzephenone tetracarboxylic dianhydride, diethyltoluene diamine, 3,5-dimethylthio-2,4-toluene diamine, dicyandiamide, substituted imidazoles, diaminodiphenyl sulfone, substituted ureas, substituted dicyandiamides, solid polyamides, solid aromatic amines, solid anhydrides, pyromellitic dianhydride, phenolic resin hardeners, poly(p-hydroxy styrene), imidazoles, 2-phenyl-4,5-dihydroxymethylimidazole and 2,4-diamino-6 [2'- mehthylimidazolyl-(1)] ethyl-s-triazine isocyanate adduct, and boron trifluoride:amine complexes.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
An article in accordance with claim 11 which is in the form of a sheet, tape, tube or molded article.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
184 words
A method of enclosing a substrate comprising: (a) positioning a heat recoverable article around the substrate; (b) positioning a flexible layer of a thermosetting adhesive composition between the heat recoverable article and the substrate to be enclosed, said adhesive composition (i) comprising a blend of (1) about 25 to about 45 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an essentially amorphous thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polystyrene, polyphenylene oxide, amorphous polyamides, phenoxy resins, amorphous polyimides, polyetherimides, polyetherimide/silicone block copolymers, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, styrene/acrylonitrile and styrene block copolymers, and (2) about 75 to about 55 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an uncured thermosetting resin, and (ii) being such that it will remain substantially uncured for at least about one year at 25° C.; (c) positioning a polymeric insert between the thermosetting adhesive layer and the substrate to be enclosed; and (d) heating the article, the thermosetting adhesive, and the polymeric insert to cause the article to recover toward the substrate and the thermosetting adhesive to cure, thereby enclosing the substrate.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
184 words
A method of enclosing a substrate comprising: (a) positioning a heat recoverable article around the substrate; (b) positioning a flexible layer of a thermosetting adhesive composition between the heat recoverable article and the substrate to be enclosed, said adhesive composition (i) comprising a blend of (1) about 25 to about 45 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an essentially amorphous thermoplastic resin selected from the group consisting of polysulfones, polyethersulfones, polystyrene, polyphenylene oxide, amorphous polyamides, phenoxy resins, amorphous polyimides, polyetherimides, polyetherimide/silicone block copolymers, polyurethanes, polycarbonates, and acrylic resins such as polymethyl methacrylate, styrene/acrylonitrile and styrene block copolymers, and (2) about 75 to about 55 parts by weight of the adhesive composition of an uncured thermosetting resin, and (ii) being such that it will remain substantially uncured for at least about one year at 25° C.; (c) positioning a polymeric insert between the thermosetting adhesive layer and the substrate to be enclosed; and (d) heating the article, the thermosetting adhesive, and the polymeric insert to cause the article to recover toward the substrate and the thermosetting adhesive to cure, thereby enclosing the substrate.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method in accordance with claim 16 wherein the polymeric insert is an adhesive.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method in accordance with claim 17 wherein the polymeric insert comprises a hot-melt adhesive.
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